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1. 
   IanDG | Jul 20, 2005 08:53am | #1

   There will be enough resilience in the carpet that the boards can move up and down on the nails and squeak.<br>
   I'd only consider a floating installation or a 3/4" plywood overlay

   IanDG

2. 
   FastEddie1 | Jul 20, 2005 02:28pm | #2

   Sounds like a bad idea.  I don't see any benefit, except that the HO takes the cheap way out.  I would expect a lot of call-backs and complaints about squeeks, uneven joints, and a generally crappy job.

    

   I'm sorry, I thought you wanted it done the right way.

3. 
   timkline | Jul 20, 2005 02:37pm | #3

   just wait until you start the job....

   what do you mean you have to cut the boards to fit at the ends  ?

   that's going to make a lot of dust.

   you had better make all of the cuts at your shop.

    

   carpenter in transition

4. 
   andybuildz | Jul 20, 2005 03:03pm | #4

   Any concern about moisture buildup?

   The secret of Zen in two words is, "Not always so"!

   When we meet, we say, Namaste'..it means..

     I honor the place in you where the entire universe resides,

   I honor the place in you of love, of light, of truth, of peace.

   I honor the place within you where if you are in that place in you

   and I am in that place in me, there is only one of us.

    

    

   
    

    

5. 
   Dave45 | Jul 20, 2005 04:08pm | #5

   Carefully read the installation instructions for the flooring.  If necessary, get a written opinion from the manufacturer.  When you find out (and I'm sure you will) that this installation will void any warranty, show the customer and proceed from there.  If he still insists, give him the tail light guarantee - or just walk away from this one.

6. 
   spcflooringdubai | May 16, 2022 04:07am | #6

   You offer a good idea about wood flooring over the carpet. Thanks a lot