Attic Door Stuck Closed
Can t take the hinges off as these are also above the door.
Attic door stuck closed. There can be a door latch stuck open or a door latch stuck closed but the reasons for each can vary quite a bit. Common problems with pull down stairs. If your frame is not square insert shims to square it. We have a pull down attic wood ladder with heavy duty springs on each side.
By pulling down on a string the trap door opens revealing a fold up ladder held in place by springs and hardware. In order to get the door to close we have to bend the arm back in as much as we can and hook the spring back over the bracket at the top. The first step is to troubleshoot the issue and get a sense of what the symptoms are with the door latch stuck in its position. Check the springs or struts of your ladder and make sure they are working correctly.
This video will show you how to get your closed door open because of a latch failure. Maybe it won t release because it never fully closed in the first place. Discussion in floors stairs and lofts started by rayoscar 6 nov 2011. Troubleshooting a stuck door latch try to open the door while it is shut.
This video will show you how to get your closed door open because of a latch failure. On one side the spring always comes off its bracket when the door opens. Loft hatch door stuck help please.