my floor in my modular home gives and squeaks when walking on it?

Question

what can I do to keep it from moving and squeaking

Answer 1

Some interesting answers provided above... lol....

Well... Ive done this repair in a LOT of homes (modular and mobile) over the years... (own a warranty service business). Stop and think folks... these homes are trucked down the interstate at 70mph....Ive been PASSED by some of these drivers, lol... and I know that when a home is bounced around like that... something is going to give.

There are a couple of reasons for a noisy floor in a manufactured home... since you mention specifically that you have a modular, then we can skip the one about the steel frame. Your noisy floor is where the subfloor has lifted just a bit, up off of the floor joist. When you step on it, it rubs on the staple, as it goes down.

EASY FIX -- I repair all of my subfloor squeaks using a product called Squeak Ender. You attach it from underneath the floor. Have someone step on the sqeaky location, while the 'repair person' crawls under the home, to that location (makes it easy to find). Install the Squeak Ender as instructed on the package, and it will draw the subfloor down to the floor joist and secure it. I do a lot of these, and it takes me about 15 minutes total. The Squeak Enders can be found at most building supply stores (Lowe's carries them I know) for about $7 each.

Youll have to open the underbelly to get to the space, and patch it when done. I like to use a 6 mil plastic patch. You can find underbelly patch at mobile home stores, or you can just buy the plastic, and use a good quality spray adhesive, or contact cement. I 'stitch' the opening I cut in an underbelly together with a high quality duct tape, and then cover it all with this patch. Spray the adhesive to the underbelly, and the plastic patch... allow it to dry, until , while still tacky, it does not stick to your finger when you touch it. (while too wet, it will tend to come off onto your finger) If you apply the patch while the glue is still too wet, it will only hold temporarily.

Like I said, Ive had lots of practice, and have got a repair like this down to about 15 minutes... just need a flashlight, screwgun, and a wrench to install the Squeak Ender. This is something any homeowner could do, if they don't mind crawling around under their home.

Here is the link to their web site, so you know what to look for in the store - http://www.squeakender.com/html/squeak.html

Have Fun

Answer 2

It sure sounds like it needs some shoring up underneath it. Is it on a slab or does it have a basement? I'd think it can't be on a slab of concrete and moving and squeaking. You didn't say how old it is. A good modular home should be as good as any other home.

Answer 3

Sounds like the manufacture of your home cheaped out on the sub floor. The sub floor is either less than 1/2 inch, or is not securely nailed to the support joists. If you can get to the joists, they sell shims that can take care of the floor squeak. if it is a NEW Modular Home, please contact the manufacture of the home. I am betting you have 1/2 or less sub floor................Home Depot has products that also will help in this case.