Creek On The Second Floor

How to fix a squeaky upstairs floor.

Creek on the second floor.

Squeaky floors are almost always caused by nails that missed the floor joists when the installer was installing the floor. They soon discovered termites had feasted from the attic to the basement. Over time the portions of the floor that have been sucked down will try to go back to a flat and level position. Welcome to walnut creek.

When nailed down the sub flooring will be sucked down unevenly. It had been renovated prior to their purchase. A week after moving in they found termite damage behind a second floor closet. A must see large open floor plan offers 5 beds 3 1 2 baths hardwoods floors tile floors on all baths and laundry room gas range and stainless steel appliances included wrought iron stair railing second floor walk in laundry room and an open loft area luxurious and spacious owner s suite with spacious walk in.

When you glue a hardwood floor to concrete the subfloor must be completely level. If there are voids the boards can flex into them and make creaking sounds as they rub together. Floor joist tops not level.