Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jan 18, 2023 1:45 pm We took possession of our new build almost 5 months ago. As part of the 3 month check up, we listed a few pretty minor things that were attended to or checked without fuss. However, one of the issues I raised was the beginning of floor board creaks at the top of the stairs. General creaks/cracks from the floor when it gets walked on first thing in the morning, isn't a problem. The floor cracks/creaks once and that's it. But there are a few spots where the boards creak quite loudly. The 5 month old house sounds like it's been here 50 years. Anyway, I raised this as part of our 3 month checkup, but that issue was basically brushed aside on the grounds that board creaks generally wouldn't even get a look in at the 3 month checkup since the issue would usually resolve itself over time. I don't buy that. Am I now stuck with creaky boards to remediate on my new build at my expense? Re: Creaking floor boards 2Jan 18, 2023 3:33 pm depending on the severity, it could be an installation issue. I'm sure somone knowledgeable will come along and give the detail. Ive seen it here before. maybe @buildingexpert? I had a few creak in the foirst months, they seem to have all settled in. but doesnt sound like what youre experiencing Hebel 75mm floor: The glue added will do nothing, will not miraculously stick panel together. Often the panels get cracks in them from handling and if a joist is… 3 3002 Ain't that the truth! We used to have a tile roof and had it replaced with colorbond and suddenly everything throughout the entire house sounds louder! 4 8391 ![]() |