Method and apparatus for construction of flooring to prevent squ

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture – Methods – Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

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52480, 524031, 52420, 52393, 206345, E04B 100, E04D 1300

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054034140

ABSTRACT:
A method of constructing a floor so as to prevent squeaking due to movement of the floor decking relative to the joists. The joists are installed, and strips of resiliently compressible cushioning tape are laid on the upper edges of the joists so that an adhesive side of the tape adheres thereto to keep the strip in position, and so that a non-adhesive side of the tape faces upwardly therefrom. Floor decking is placed on top of this so that the strip of tape is sandwiched between the decking and the joists, and the non-adhesive surface of the tape permits the decking to be slid thereover to a desired position. Fasteners are then driven through the decking and into the joist to secure the decking in position, and the resilient cushioning tape fills any gaps between the joists and the decking so as to prevent the decking from moving on the joists and causing squeaks. A tool for laying the strips of tape is made up of a handle portion and a spool portion. The spool portion has a peripheral channel which engages the upper edges of the joist, and the tape is wound in this channel with the adhesive side out so that this adheres to the joist and unrolls the tape as the spool is rolled along the joists using the handle.

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