The expansion or contraction of the wood in conditions of varying humidity.
I would not. The wood has to expand and contract with temp changes. Your floor will buckle if you do.
There can be numerous causes for a floor to buckle over a floor joist. Flooring was not installed perpendicular to floor joist. Flooring was not allowed for proper expansion - expansion gap needed. Flooring was not properly fastened or not enough fasteners was applied. Excessive water or moisture got onto the flooring causing it to buckle - check appliances, plumbing, windows and doors for water. Damaged or cracked floor joist.
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The space is to allow for expansion of the flooring. Otherwise the flooring may buckle and lift in places.
Wood is wood.
wood floor
A floor made out of wood.
Floating Installation This method the floor floats over foam cushioned padding.
Remove lower seat cushion by popping the front of it upward from the 2 retaining clips, then sliding it forward. The seat belt buckle is bolted to the floor.
The connector should be by floor next to buckle