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Default Tips for using reclaimed solid wood flooring??

On 10 Sep 2006 02:30:01 -0700, Eusebius wrote:

e) Using nails doesn't make it a floating floor - what am I going to
lose from the soundproofing angle - a lot or a little?


My gut feeling is a lot as you are fairly effectively coupling the two
floors together. Also I suspect that over time the nail heads will "rise
up" through the Maple boards as the sound profing layer between collapses
due to the weight and wear.

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