Q: We have a house that was built in the 20’s. The stair case going upstairs to the master bedroom (a.k.a. attic) is leaking very cold air. We’re fighting to heat the upstairs. Can you advise what would be the best sealant for the stairs?
Any other thoughts? We would like to put in a carpet runner to help keep out the cold after we do the sealant. Thank you for your time.
A: If it was possible to gain access to the back of the stair case, this would allow you to have the stair treads and stringers tightened up and seal any areas along the wall where air in coming in.
Related Questions
Open stair caseI am installing oak hardwood flooring, using stair nosing's, on a staircase which is partially open on one side. What is the best way to match up the ends of the risers with the stair skirt?
Blotchy stair treads and blotchy banisterWe moved into our new home 4 years ago. We recently noticed our oak stair treads are turning dark in some places, and they look very bad all over the finish look, dull and dirty. What would cause this? what can we do?
Wrapping stair nosingI have stairs with pickets. I assume from the other questions that I have to take those up and put them back when done. Is it OK to just glue down the hard wood and use no nails, and if not, is it OK to nail in engineered planks? I…
Pine stair treadWe recently removed the carpeting on one of our circa 1970 open stair case treads to find a pine stair tread. We love the look of the wood but wonder if pine is a good material, it seems a bit soft for stairs. Each tread will need much refinishing due…
Stair spindles and installing flooring on the stairsQ: How do I deal with stair spindles while trying to install laminate or wood flooring on the stairs to my second floor? Assuming I remove the spindles, how do I fit the wood or laminate so that the spindles can be replaced? A: You really need a professional stair…