After living in my new house for about a year the creaky floors boards have really started to annoy me. The house was built in 1988 and is a private estate so all the houses are the same. We do not have regular floor boards they are large sheets of wood, I am not sure what type though. The walls to the house have been built over the top of the sheets so when walking in the bathroom the floor also creaks in one of the bedrooms. Can anyone suggest a way to prevent all this creaking? Any help would be much appreciated.
Creaky Floors
- Thread starter narmstro
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You need to screw the boards down to the joists using 2" screws. Make sure you know where you're screwing though - you don't want to go through any pipes or cables. You're usually pretty safe if you stay close to where they have previously been fixed/nailed.
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breezer
how about you?
you only need a screwdriver and screws, too small a job for a company, well within a diy spec
you only need a screwdriver and screws, too small a job for a company, well within a diy spec
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breezer
it is, but the person taking up the carpets is unlikely to want to put screws down.
Either be brave and have a go yourself, or look for a handyman type - like me! Unfortunately I don't travel to London. 
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breezer
gcol said:look for a handyman type - like me! Unfortunately I don't travel to London.
thats not very handy then is it?
Well I can do, if the travelling expenses, hotel etc bills are paid.
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