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Need help with ‘squeeky floor’.

FramerT | Posted in General Discussion on

Anyone have any tips[for lazy guys] for finding joists without rolling back the carpet? This is my place and not a customer’s. Stud Finders work?

I DIDN’T DO IT…THE BUCK DOES NOT STOP HERE.

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  1. Hubedube | | #1

     If a floor register exists, temporarily remove it and see where the joist is.

    most joists are on 16" oc.

     then with a claw hammer and a  2" finishing nail and a piece of chalk start locating them.

    it will not hurt the carpet

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