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[Mac975]

Hi all,
I've just removed my laminate flooring in the kitchen to find in one corner the floorboards are really soft, turns out its because of woodworm. I'm thinking I need to replace all the floorboards to make sure I get rid of the problem even though the rest of the floor seems ok but still with evidence of wood worm. its a raised floor so my question is can I replace the boards with moisture resistant chipboard for ease and cost benefits or should I replace with normal floorboards...if so which ones would you recommend? Thanks

[stoneyboy]

Hi mac975,
Go for chipboard but you may need to use 22mm thick to match remaining floorboards.
Treat joists and remaining floorboards with water based woodworm killer.
Regards S