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The fix....I finally removed the plank ceiling that was covering the area in question and found the sub floor was loosely attached to the joists. I was able to shim with cedar shakes in the areas that had a little bounce and it seems to be good. I am leaving the area uncovered until I am sure...

Yes, there are two problems with the replacement boards, they were not glued after the half of the groove was cut. They were face nailed but apparently over the course of the last 78 years I am guessing the sub floor sagged, it's 1x6 on the diagonal over 16 on center joists. I've been living...

Thanks for some good ideas.

The floor was refinished and I would rather not take it apart from above. Right now it’s a little squeaky and a few boards flex when stepped on but otherwise the flood looks great. I’ve been living with it because it looks so good. I’m really going to hate it if a repair ruins the look. The...

I have a 1940 Cape with hardwood floors recently refinished, some boards were replaced and part of the groves were removed to allow them to be inserted. Those boards are deflecting because I suspect there's a gap between them and the subfloor. I have access from below, the subfloor is 6 inch...