Folding Attic Stairs Hinge - Where?

eddiem74

Hello,

I have a folding Attic Stairs similar to a Stira, however one of the hinges has broken, which initially meant I could not close it, but I have since removed it, and the stairs now does close, although hangs down a little on the side where the hinge was removed.

Are these standard hinges? If yes, where would I source one? If no, can you recommend any companies who would service this, and fix in the North County Dublin area.

I believe the one currently fitted which is 7+ years old was sourced up North, just can't recall the name of the company. :rolleyes:

Any information appreciated. Thanks !

muffler

I think this may get more replies in the DIY forum.

Thread moved from construction & planning.

eddiem74

Anyone ?

muffler

I think I give it the kiss of death by moving it :eek:

If you dont get a reply or two in the next day or so then send a PM to delly and ask him to move it back to construction & planning

Darraghnormal

eddiem74 wrote: »

Hello,

I have a folding Attic Stairs similar to a Stira, however one of the hinges has broken, which initially meant I could not close it, but I have since removed it, and the stairs now does close, although hangs down a little on the side where the hinge was removed.

Are these standard hinges? If yes, where would I source one? If no, can you recommend any companies who would service this, and fix in the North County Dublin area.

I believe the one currently fitted which is 7+ years old was sourced up North, just can't recall the name of the company. :rolleyes:

Any information appreciated. Thanks !

My bedroom is in an attic with a styra stairs and this exact thing happened, woodies sell new one for around 100 euro, I was better off just gettin the new ladder as the damn hinges are so hard to find.

IrishB.ie

Can you post a photo of the one thats not broke? Presuming its the same

eddiem74

As requested some pictures:






In the picture directly above the bracket which connects the arm/hinge for the stairs and the spring, basically came away from the metal plate which is screwed into the joist.

gsxr1

write off

you could try the manufacturer .

dodzy

eddiem74 wrote: »

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In the picture directly above the bracket which connects the arm/hinge for the stairs and the spring, basically came away from the metal plate which is screwed into the joist.

Or if my thinking is correct and the retaining bracket joiner to the hinge mechanism is snapped, maybe you could just drill a 150 mm x 6mm bolt through the components and side frame to rejoin. Or is the faulty side mechanism completely shagged ???

eddiem74

dodzy wrote: »

Or if my thinking is correct and the retaining bracket joiner to the hinge mechanism is snapped, maybe you could just drill a 150 mm x 6mm bolt through the components and side frame to rejoin. Or is the faulty side mechanism completely shagged ???

Basically how the arm/hinge was connected to the plate/joist has broken. The metal got weak, and the bolt in the center just pulled out of the square plate.

paddy147

You will get the hinge down in MILA who supply all types of hinges and brackets to window/door fitters and to trade.They also deal with the public.:)

Mila are in the industrial estate behind the Toyota car dealer ship,Killbarack Road Dublin 13..

Kristopherus

www.mila.co.uk. Same company.

Joey the lips

Its for this reason i am saving for a stira...parts for most of the generic ones are hard to get...if not impossible where as stira

10 Year parts guarantee...
1 year parts and labour...

Granted its more expensive but its better quality...

dodzy

eddiem74 wrote: »

Basically how the arm/hinge was connected to the plate/joist has broken. The metal got weak, and the bolt in the center just pulled out of the square plate.

Based on your explanation, do you not think that a bolt as suggested might be feasible ? Seems likely to me. Granted, aesthetically, not a match for the far side but with a seldom seen attic stair hinge, who gives a sh!t;)

eddiem74

dodzy wrote: »

Based on your explanation, do you not think that a bolt as suggested might be feasible ? Seems likely to me. Granted, aesthetically, not a match for the far side but with a seldom seen attic stair hinge, who gives a sh!t;)

Maybe something could be done, but when the join broke/failed the hinge/arm got bent from a combination of the pressure from the spring, and trying to get the door open/closed, so that probably really needs to be replaced.

dodzy

eddiem74 wrote: »

Maybe something could be done, but when the join broke/failed the hinge/arm got bent from a combination of the pressure from the spring, and trying to get the door open/closed, so that probably really needs to be replaced.

I guess you knew this was coming

gsxr1

dodzy wrote: »

I guess you knew this was coming

or maybe this in conjunction with the hammer

paddy147

Just go down to Mila in Killbarack and they will sort you out.:)

eddiem74

I had also emailed a company up north who I thought might have provided the stairs with some pictures. They said €70 for a hinge posted, or €140 for a service call and hinge install.

Thought's on the price ?

dodzy

eddiem74 wrote: »

I had also emailed a company up north who I thought might have provided the stairs with some pictures. They said €70 for a hinge posted, or €140 for a service call and hinge install.

Thought's on the price ?

Thoughts? A feckin joke. simple as that. Seriously, post some detailed pics of the affected part. I'm sure it's possible to repair . You could get a complete replacement stair new for 100 in a local store. Up to you though

paddy147

This a very easy to get and simple part for not alot of euros.

Dont go making a mountain out of a molehill.;)

Buford T Justice

eddiem74 wrote: »

I had also emailed a company up north who I thought might have provided the stairs with some pictures. They said €70 for a hinge posted, or €140 for a service call and hinge install.

Thought's on the price ?

It depends on how badly you want it fixed as opposed to buy a new one. €140 aint bad really if you consider that they are travelling from the north to repair it and back....

dodzy wrote: »

Thoughts? A feckin joke. simple as that. Seriously, post some detailed pics of the affected part. I'm sure it's possible to repair . You could get a complete replacement stair new for 100 in a local store. Up to you though

Sure, replace it could cost you about €100, but thats only for the stairs, not including labour to remove and replace the unit, and the redecorating costs. Not necessarily cheaper when you factor all of this in.

lotmc

Searching for a olution to my dodgy attic door hinge I came across this thread......

I have the exact same hinge with the same problem.

OP - how did you sort out the problem?