High and low areas

Cracked tone

Lack of adhesive

Lack of adhesive

Milling issues

Wrinkled vapor barrier - Photo courtesy of Brad Welsh

Subfloor flatness measurement

Noise under load

Noisy Floor Systems (Hardwood Flooring)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Noisy floor systems in hardwood flooring involve audible sounds generated during load application or foot traffic due to relative movement between components within the flooring–subfloor–structural assembly. Sound production occurs when friction, compression, or mechanical restraint is overcome and energy is released at contact interfaces. Audible response may occur with or without

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