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Floor squeak repairs

As is typical of building, blemishes tend to show up more clearly after the project is finished, and repairs are more difficult.

In this instance a floor squeak was observed in a bad location.  Diagnosis of the squeak is fairly easy, but the cure can be tricky.

First the carpet and pad is pulled back and solutions are considered

A careful cut is made for further exploration, and a diagnosis of the squeak can now be made.

A block is inserted and the floorboard that is cut out can now be fastened with deck screws.  The squeak is gone, carpet can be stretched back in place.