Squeaky chipboard and "Squeak No More"

[masscrazy]

We have done a loft conversion and there is chipboard on the floor. This chipboard has been bare and has been walked on for over 4 months. Consequently it has squeaks in it and was considering replacing the whole thing but at as a absolute last resort.

The problem is that the squeaks are at the point where the chipboard edge isnt entirely on the joist but slightly off.

I found this thing called "Squeak no more kit" its got mixed reviews on amazon. Its for stopping squeaks on carpets/wood floor already laid.

Anyone used this kit? And it it worth using with existing screws?

 

[masscrazy]

Alternatively replacing the entire floor would cost £80 ish quid. With these Loft Panels Pack of 3. This would also stop the squeaking issue with the floor.

These any good, and is it worth the hassle?

 

[pinenot]

Talcum powder puffed into the moving sections, will do the same job...pinenot

 

[ree]

If the flooring is screwed down then why not lift it, tack on sistered bearers where the edges are missing the joists and re-lay with screws.

You could "belt and braces" it with something like "liquid nails" (and screws) but you would then have difficulty in future lifting any panels.

 

[masscrazy]

If the flooring is screwed down then why not lift it, tack on sistered bearers where the edges are missing the joists and re-lay with screws.

You could "belt and braces" it with something like "liquid nails" (and screws) but you would then have difficulty in future lifting any panels.

Can you simply lift tongue and groove boards? Maybe if there some areas where the board is quite far apart (10mm) maybe?

 

[ree]

Of course, as above, simply unscrew a couple of chipboard panels with cut edges, and vibrate them apart then pry them up - then repeat.

First, before lifting, mark all the panels for direction and location.

If they are nailed, or secret fixed, then come back here.