Creaking floors are a frequent irritation in many homes but are normally not linked with serious building defects, they are usually caused by loose-fitting nails that grip the subfloor boards or plywood to the wood framing. These loose nails permit the subfloor to raise slightly. When someone steps on one of these loose and lifted spots, the nail slides down and up again with foot pressure, producing unnecessary squeaking sound.

The best way to resecure the subfloor to the framing and thereby eliminate this repetitious droning is to reinforce the wood joints with drywall screws. Regrettably, this involves the cost and trouble of having the carpets rolled back prior to fastening the floors, and then reinstalled after the corrective work is completed.

Some people have had success by drilling drywall screws through the carpet and padding, which can be done by driving the screws three quarters of the way down and then breaking off the heads. The problem with this method is that carpet fibers can wind around the screws, causing runs. Or the padding can wind around the screws, resulting in clumps. The best approach, as noted in the previous paragraph, is to have the work done the old fashioned way by a professional carpet layer.

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