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kikener

06:00AM | 06/01/05
Member Since: 05/31/05
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Are squeaky stairs/floors dangerous?

Tags: Flooring & Stairs
I just moved into a townhouse and the top and bottom of the carpeted stairs squeak. When I walk in the bathtub and shower the floor squeaks too. Is this dangerous? It's a little annoying but I can deal with it for a year or so if it's not something I have to fix immediately.

Is this safe?

Thanks for any input.

BV002215

11:11PM | 10/01/13
Squeaky floors are safe, except if you are not the one making the squeaking.

danielleb

11:25AM | 10/03/13
Member Since: 12/20/10
130 lifetime posts
They're safe as long as they're not spongy feeling too. Squeaks are caused by the wood either moving against the nails or against another slab of wood. Some can be stopped by putting baby powder between the joints or screwing the boards down tighter. A spongy, squeaky floor can be water infiltration or poor support under the floor.
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