Sqeaky floor boards

Soldato
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New property has flat wooden floor boards.(as in wooden sheets rather then single slats)
Very creaky in places and need to stop this.
What do you guys recommend to cure this? Lifting then drilling them back down again into the joists or use glue?
Can see this might be a pain of a job.
Any advice welcome. Thanks
 
Chers
Sounds like its butt jointed ply (rubbing against each other making the squeaking noise) rather than tongue & groove chip board. Unless you plan to replace the ply, you'll have to try and get some screws along the lines of the joint. However, you do run the risk of potentially damaging any plumbing or electrical services behind the floor board.

Did you buy the property new? have you removed the floor finishes to investigate?

Thanks for all replys so far

The property is 30years old and k have took the carpet up in on bedroom and it looks like chipboard to me.
I think what I may do I try and lift a board to see any potential cables /pipes then screw the boards down onto the joists is my best bet.
 
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