Troubleshooting a stuck door latch try to open the door while it is shut.
Attic door stuck closed.
We have a pull down attic wood ladder with heavy duty springs on each side.
Discussion in floors stairs and lofts started by rayoscar 6 nov 2011.
The arm on that side looks like it s bent out.
Maybe it won t release because it never fully closed in the first place.
Brought down to the floor accessing the attic crawl space is simply a matter of climbing the ladder.
Check the springs or struts of your ladder and make sure they are working correctly.
On one side the spring always comes off its bracket when the door opens.
Can t take the hinges off as these are also above the door.
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.
Loft hatch door stuck help please.
If your frame is not square insert shims to square it.
Common problems with pull down stairs.
There can be a door latch stuck open or a door latch stuck closed but the reasons for each can vary quite a bit.
By pulling down on a string the trap door opens revealing a fold up ladder held in place by springs and hardware.
This video will show you how to get your closed door open because of a latch failure.