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Default Pipes, Joists & Floorboards

On Sunday, 6 October 2019 16:14:05 UTC+1, Gummo wrote:
Many years ago, I put down T&G floorboards in the bedroom. I've ripped up the
carpet in the landing to continue T&G into the landing.

The problem is that, when I did the bedroom, I used a 190mm, plain board to
avoid a joint over the pipes. It seemed a good idea at the time but, over
time, traffic has created a crack in stages, length-wise along the 190mm board.

Any suggestions as to how I can fix this, firstly in the bedroom and then
before I attempt the landing?


https://www.homeownershub.com/img/jr


Replace it with 1 side only t&G-ed, after adding extra support under it close to the pipe. Fix it nearish the non-t&g edge, permitting expansion/contraction movement.


NT