How to solve a squeky stairs problem?

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Originally Posted by nfld456

how to solve a squeky stairs problem?

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The nails that hold the treads have worked loose. Pre-drill a pilot hole and use wood crews of an appropriate size. A dab of wood glue into each hole before the screw goes in will help. If screws cannot be used, install the nails at opposing angles to reduce pull-out.
I hope this helps!

Id use 10penny finish nails, if there hard wood treads
If its carpet you can use nails but it will work better if you use finish screws.

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Squeaking means movement and its likely the nails have worked loose like Captain and Glavine suspect. If you can get at the underside of the stairs I would also apply construction adhesive along all seams in addition to the nailing or screwing. The only snap off screws I have seen were for carpeted floors but maybe they would work for you, you will still see the hole but you can dab a small amount of wood dough on the spot.

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I recently had a little "fix it" job of squeaky stairs. After nailing down all the treads to the stringers I still had squeaks. When I looked underneath I saw that the manufacturer had nailed up from the tread into the 3/4 plywood riser. About half of these nails split out the side of the riser. These were what was squeaking. This was a cheap set of builder stairs to the basement. I install a number of L brackets with short screws to tie the treads to the riser. Still had some squeaks but helped a lot. Made it acceptable when carpet was installed on stairs.