Causes That Make Hardwood Floors Yelp and Results for the Same
Squeaky hardwood floors are a common occurrence not only in old homes but even in some newer constructions. Most people believe that using the right kind of hardwood floor care products Virginia, can help them get rid of the frustrating sound that emerges every time they step on the floor. Many others also believe that the irritating squeaking sound can be eliminated by simply covering the hardwood floors with thick carpets. However, neither of the above options proves beneficial in completely curbing the squeak of hardwood floors. This is because the sound is created due to lack of proper design and materials in the floorboard, lack of appropriate workmanship or even due the intrinsic nature of wood itself. One of the major reasons behind the hardwood floors becoming squeaky is the porous nature of the wood used for their construction. As the moisture content within the environment changes, the wood tends to expand and contract accordingly. Consequently, the adhesives and fasteners used to keep the hardwood boards joint together and with the base tend to become weak over time due to the constant shrinking and expansion of wood. This in turn causes the floor to become loose and resulting in it producing the squeaking sound when pressure is applied in the form of footfalls.
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