springy floors

[kick1]

i am trying to get rid of carpets and get quickstep 950 mm laminate installed
our floors are springy at places and the floorer who visited today checked that its chip board rather than floor boards underneath and said its always going to be like that
what can i do to get the the best out of this situation
which floor will be more suitable

 

[JohnD]

It is possibe that the springy bits are where two pieces of chipboard meet each other, the tongue and groove is fitted but there is no joist underneath. I have some like this and they need to be cut out and replaced.

I am told that if the T&G is glued when laid, it will hold together reasonably well. If you have a look under the carpet at the springy bits you will be able to see if there is a join there, and if it is giving way.

 

[kick1]

thanks
i had look under the carpet and underlay,could not find any joints underneath springy part
what else can i look for and any what floor will be best to go on
laminate/wood

 

[masona]

Ground floor or upper floor level and how old is the property?

 

[kick1]

hi
the property is 23 yrs old
we moved a short time ago
the floors we are intending to replace are the ground floor ones

 

[masona]

Okay, the sleeper wallplates shouldn't be rotted then. I'm agreeing with John, most likely the T&G isn't glued to bond the whole floor together, is it possible to lift some flooring to check everything is sound underneath?