WOODEN STAIRS IN A DAMP CELLAR Damp can be a major issue in the home. Find answers to questions or post your own here.

[ANTFRASER]

I HAVE A 1930'S SEMI WITH A CELLAR THE OLD STAIRS DOWN INTO THE CELLAR ARE AGAINST THE EXTERNAL CELLAR WALL AND AS A RESULT THE GENERAL DAMP HAS CAUSED THE WOOD TO ROT.

ARE THESE STAIRS GENERALLY PART OF THE STRUCTURE SUPPORTING THE FLOOR?

CAN I REPLACE THEM WITH INDIVIDUAL TREADS SUPPORTED ON METAL FIXINGS (JOIST HANGERS?) ATTACHED TO THE BRICK WALLS ON EACH SIDE?

ANY THOUGHTS VERY WELCOME

[Perry525]

Look at the direction of the joists in the cellar, look at the way the stairs lean/join the floor upstairs.