Q: I have a lot of lift on my floor. I think it’s called camel-backing / camel backing; like, the floor is a little hilly in some spots as if the staples have come out and now the floor is lifting.
What is the cause? How do I fix it?
A: Is this something that has just developed? Is it possible you have a water leak and it is expanding the boards and causing it to heave?
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