Why Does My Vinyl Siding Make Noise In The Wind

If your siding is nailed too tight you may hear some cracking or popping sounds.

Why does my vinyl siding make noise in the wind.

What can i do with that wide siding to fix the issue. I am curious to hear a recording of vinyl siding expanding. Why does my vinyl siding make noise when it is windy. The stronger the wind the louder the sound.

The only play is that this siding on the exposed part it is two pieces wide. It has woken me up on several occasions. 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. Active 4 years 4 months ago.

Does the sound of vinyl siding expanding make noise similar to rain hitting it. The problem is a noise problem that occurs when it is quite windy. The house is a split entry or bi level. Unfortunately if it isn t installed properly some kinds of vinyl cladding can make noises that last for weeks or even months.

It seems like wind is shaking those pieces and causing the noise. When it is windy there is a lot of noise which seems to be in the wall. My next guess is that expansion contraction of the siding is causing the noise. Ask question asked 4 years 4 months ago.

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. 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. In some severe cases it can happen on and off for the life of the installation.

One of the most common questions we get is about the popping or crackling sounds they hear from their vinyl siding. Aluminum soffits are maintenance free. Viewed 3k times 1. Every time the wind starts to blow the siding on my house start to creak.

Improperly installed vinyl siding can make noise when it s windy or when the temperature changes suddenly. On 2017 11 23 by mod cody. Thanks for your help. Vinyl siding trim pieces called j strips catch and channel wind around frames.