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    Apr 4, 2007, 08:11 PM
    Laminate Flooring
    My husband and I bought some laminate flooring and after about 5-6 months it seems like one area of the floor has air underneath it. We left a .25 inch space around the whole livingroom but we still have a huge problem. What can we do to fix this. It seems like one section of the flooring looks like its almost at a v. What can we do??
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    Apr 5, 2007, 07:42 AM
    I pray your flooring was the kind that snaps together and is not glued or nailed. Your subfloor was probably not level or it recently settled. Is there a chance you have very high humidity? The laminate company will give you their specs for leveling the floor, often plastic shims. Unfortunately I think you will need to take up the floor for proper repair. I would wait a full season to see if things settle down with the change of seasons.
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    May 26, 2007, 08:59 AM
    Your Right About The 1/4" Gap , That's Good But Check Door Jambs Also If You've Cut Them Tight It Will Also Cause This,
    Is Your Floor Concrete, Maybe A Basement, Reason I Ask Is You May Be Getting Some Moisture Under The Floor, If So Use A Dehumidifier And See If This Helps
    If You Can Push Your Floor Back Down It Must Be Tight Somewhere Your Not Seeing

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