Why Does My Vinyl Siding Make Noise In The Wind

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Why does my vinyl siding make noise in the wind.

Every time the wind starts to blow the siding on my house start to creak. Unfortunately if it isn t installed properly some kinds of vinyl cladding can make noises that last for weeks or even months. On 2017 11 23 by mod cody. If your siding makes noise when the wind blows or when the temperature changes it s a good sign something hasn t been done right.

Active 4 years 4 months ago. Improperly installed vinyl siding can make noise when it s windy or when the temperature changes suddenly. The exterior is vinyl siding and the soffits are metal. The head of the bed is next to an exterior wall that has no windows.

Loose fitting aluminum soffits can develop annoying rattles when the wind blows in the right direction but the problem is easily solved with a few lengths of screen spline. Thanks for your help. My next guess is that expansion contraction of the siding is causing the noise. The problem is a noise problem that occurs when it is quite windy.

If you grab the middle piece then pull on it it is very loose and you can pull it and it will make that same noise i am hearing. Vinyl siding trim pieces called j strips catch and channel wind around frames. One of the most common questions we get is about the popping or crackling sounds they hear from their vinyl siding. Ask question asked 4 years 4 months ago.

Viewed 3k times 1. I am curious to hear a recording of vinyl siding expanding. In some severe cases it can happen on and off for the life of the installation. Does the sound of vinyl siding expanding make noise similar to rain hitting it.

It has woken me up on several occasions. The house is a split entry or bi level. If your siding is nailed too tight you may hear some cracking or popping sounds. Push the soffit tight against the top of the channel with rubbery screen spline.

Aluminum soffits are maintenance free. When it is windy there is a lot of noise which seems to be in the wall. Why does my vinyl siding make noise when it is windy. The stronger the wind the louder the sound.