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If you live in an older home in Long Branch, NJ , you've probably heard it that annoying squeak every time you walk across the floor. It might seem like a small thing, but squeaky floors can be a sign of bigger problems hiding underneath. Why Do Floors Squeak? Squeaky floors happen when the wood in your floor moves and rubs against something — usually a nail, another board, or the subfloor beneath it. Over time, wood dries out and shrinks a little. Nails that were once tight start to loosen. When you step on the floor, those loose pieces rub together and make that creaking sound. In Long Branch and the rest of the Jersey Shore area, the humidity and salt air make this even worse. The constant change between wet and dry seasons causes wood to expand and contract more than in other areas. That repeated movement loosens everything up over time. Common Causes in Older Homes Loose subfloor: The subfloor is the layer of wood under your finished floor. If it pulls away from the floor jo...