# Timber Flooring Squeaks ### Issue Image: ![[Pasted image 20250114161405.png]] ## Issue Description: - Floating Timber floors are prone to squeaking. - This can be caused by - changes in temperature - changes in humidity - Insuficcient gaps for expansion around door jambs, walls or joinery. - Insufficient levelling of the floor - Customers will often notice it can be worse after a long period of rain, or when the seasons change. - A floating timber floor is designed to act as element that can expand and contract. - If the floor is not is installed perfectly - you can get some squeaks. - From Past experience, these squeaks are a major headache to repair. Dual Bond Flooring systems work quite well see: - [Tyrell's Tools](https://app.buildingtools.co/tools/finishes-timber-floor-installation-concrete-subfloor?zoom=0.8162978768908519&shareId=mnjaOC-1736831537019&menu_id=3-2&x=513.5323784&y=265.3206398) - [ATFA](https://www.atfa.com.au/information-sheets/) ## Actions to Prevent this Issue: - [ ] Project Manager shall ensure that the Builder Installs Dual Bond Flooring System. - [ ] Architect Shall allow for 30mm of floor levelling compound when setting out the floor to floor levels of the building. ## Source