Any way to keep attic floor boards from expanding/contracting. Trying to keep down noise in house!?
Question:Had insulation and floor boards put in attic so we could use for storage.
Can hear the boards "popping" - seems to be more when its colder out or at night.
Boards are plywood which were screwed down on the joices (sp)
Trying to see what can be done to help keep down the noise. Not sure if there's some kind of sealer that can be used on the boards or if there's something else that can be done?
Thanks!
Answers:
We put in an attic fan to regulate the temperature, and there is this adhesive or shellac stuff you can put on them as well. Ask the Home Depot guys about the problem - they should point you right to that stuff.
sub-floor construction adhesive (like liquid nails brand) would do the trick
You need to minimize the changes in temperature. Think power vent, radiant barrier and ridge vents.
This is a normal problem, but all the answers before me are correct.
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