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Why is the wood flooring on the first floor buckling above floor joists?
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∙ 12y ago
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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