To be honest Dave I got out the circular saw and cut down through the T&G,
did a great job expcept that on the first cut the depth plate slipped and I
cut a 1" slot in the ceiling joist. Can't see it being a problem as it's a
20cm deep joist, however, will make good using 'sister' pieces and bolts.

I'll replace the old c.board with new and screw them down not nail gun it.

However, I don't understand why they had to use such long nails when the
upstairs hallway boards are screwed down. I've got to go through at least
another 2 boards yet.

Whadya think of the router option to cut the board away from the nails?


"Dave Plowman" wrote in message
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MattP {add mattspersonal before @} wrote:
My problem is that I have a Barrets home, and so the floorboards are
made of chipboard and the've used 6" nails to secure the boards down.
It has been impossible to lift the board for the sockets without
breaking it, if I've got to replace the whole cable that's a lot of
destructive work. Plan B is to use a router to cut around the nails and
replace with screws.

Trouble with chipboard flooring is the edges are T&G joined, so even if
it's screwed down it usually breaks when lifting - unless you lift the
entire floor.

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Dave Plowman London SW 12
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