Tip for lifting chipboard T&G floor boards

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Hi,

Has anyone got a fool proof tip on getting chipboard T&G floor boards up without damaging them too much?

I know I have got a gas pipe directly beneath them so I am a little reluctant to use a circular saw.

Also, what is the best type of wood to use to replace the chipboard with? I was thinkinkg MDF but someone told me ply would be better?

Thanks in advance.

Howard
 
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HowardC said:
Has anyone got a fool proof tip on getting chipboard T&G floor boards up without damaging them too much?

I know I have got a gas pipe directly beneath them so I am a little reluctant to use a circular saw.
Shut off the gas supply near the meter, set the circular saw depth to the thickness of the chipboard, and get going.

Also, what is the best type of wood to use to replace the chipboard with? I was thinkinkg MDF but someone told me ply would be better?
MDF? Hideous. Ply? Wonderful. Use at least 18mm.
 
It might be a good idea to set the depth of the saw ,to the exact thickness of the flooring .Which no doubt you have already thought of ;)
 
splinter said:
It might be a good idea to set the depth of the saw ,to the exact thickness of the flooring .Which no doubt you have already thought of ;)

Earlier said:
...set the circular saw depth to the thickness of the chipboard...
 
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