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)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

What You Need to Know

• Audible noise in hardwood flooring systems may present as snapping, crackling, popping, or squeaking during foot traffic or load application
• Minor or intermittent noise may occur in otherwise serviceable floors and is not uncommon in wood flooring systems
• Persistent, repeatable, or location-specific noise may indicate movement occurring between interacting

Technical Guidelines

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