When you walk through your home, do you notice a creaking sound in certain spots?
Does your teenager know where to hop and jump to avoid being noticed late at night?
Do you have a walking pattern to avoid the sqeeks as you make your way from kitchen to living room to bedroom?
The older the home, the more spots probably come to mind. And while creaking floors can be quite a nuisance, they can actually be an indicator of a problem.
The creaking comes from the shrinking and swelling of the wood. Varied moisture levels can cause wood to shrink and swell. Over time, the problem becomes permanent. The boards then rub against each other when you walk across them – this creates the creaking sound.
To repair the problem, you have to immobilize the moving wood. If you can access the wooden floor from a basement, you may be able to insert a wood shim to keep the boards from moving. [Read more…]
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