Why Does My Vinyl Siding Make Noise In The Wind

The head of the bed is next to an exterior wall that has no windows.

Why does my vinyl siding make noise in the wind.

Does the sound of vinyl siding expanding make noise similar to rain hitting it. In some severe cases it can happen on and off for the life of the installation. Vinyl siding trim pieces called j strips catch and channel wind around frames. What can i do with that wide siding to fix the issue.

It seems like wind is shaking those pieces and causing the noise. The exterior is vinyl siding and the soffits are metal. If your siding is nailed too tight you may hear some cracking or popping sounds. It has woken me up on several occasions.

Active 4 years 4 months ago. Unfortunately if it isn t installed properly some kinds of vinyl cladding can make noises that last for weeks or even months. The stronger the wind the louder the sound. Ask question asked 4 years 4 months ago.

One of the most common questions we get is about the popping or crackling sounds they hear from their vinyl siding. When it is windy there is a lot of noise which seems to be in the wall. Push the soffit tight against the top of the channel with rubbery screen spline. On 2017 11 23 by mod cody.

I am curious to hear a recording of vinyl siding expanding. Improperly installed vinyl siding can make noise when it s windy or when the temperature changes suddenly. The problem is a noise problem that occurs when it is quite windy. The only play is that this siding on the exposed part it is two pieces wide.

Aluminum soffits are maintenance free. 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. The house is a split entry or bi level. Viewed 3k times 1.

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. Every time the wind starts to blow the siding on my house start to creak. Incomplete caulking particularly under the window sill where it s less obvious may provide a whistle. My next guess is that expansion contraction of the siding is causing the noise.