ok..
first flloring installed with nails or staples as well?
reasoning is to try and eliminate or narrow down.
I have been in wood flooring 24 years now.
I have only once in my life encountered an improperly milled material ( from a reputable manufacturer) not lumber liquidators..
some may argue the "reputable" on Bruce..but they do make a good product
it was a Bruce I believe at the time but can not confirm as its been too long.
this was about 15 years ago..noticed it right away once install commenced.
knocked in maybe 40 sf before the install was scrapped.
materials were replaced and no issue..it does and can happen..but once in 24 years highly reduces the idea.
is fastening the issue..well yes I believe so..but I think it maybe a hold problem..not a number problem.
every excessively squeaky sub floor I have encountered has been OSB..there are known manufacture deficiencies and qualities produced due the manufacturing process..
do a little homework on the issue and you will see it truly exists.
another issue can be broken tongues..but that may to cause wide spread squeaking? unlikely?
maybe you can pull a few boards and take a look.
regardless..
whoever did the install or contract
ed the install is responsible to remedy
Thanks for the replies guys. We're done with dinner now and will reply.
The floor did sit for 7 weeks before the new maple was installed.
Must emphasize that the first floor was fine.
I think the reason why the entire floor was replaced was to match it all up.
The subfloor was not squeaky before the install. It seems to be attached fine to the joists.
Looks like we have determined it is either the new floor wood or improper floor (milling).
I was thinking the osb could have been compromised during the removal process and we would do good to put 1/2" of plywood on top of it. This of course would cause problems with the transitions.
So lets move on to the solution.
You guys think to remove it all and start over and make sure there is a nail every 6" or what?
Screw it from the unfinished basement below?