Why Does My Vinyl Siding Make Noise In The Wind

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

Why does my vinyl siding make noise in the wind.

My next guess is that expansion contraction of the siding is causing the noise. On 2017 11 23 by mod cody. The stronger the wind the louder the sound. Thanks for your help.

The only play is that this siding on the exposed part it is two pieces wide. It seems like wind is shaking those pieces and causing the noise. The head of the bed is next to an exterior wall that has no windows. What can i do with that wide siding to fix the issue.

It has woken me up on several occasions. The house is a split entry or bi level. Vinyl siding trim pieces called j strips catch and channel wind around frames. Improperly installed vinyl siding can make noise when it s windy or when the temperature changes suddenly.

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. 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. Aluminum soffits are maintenance free.

Push the soffit tight against the top of the channel with rubbery screen spline. Ask question asked 4 years 4 months ago. Every time the wind starts to blow the siding on my house start to creak. Active 4 years 4 months ago.

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

Viewed 3k times 1. One of the most common questions we get is about the popping or crackling sounds they hear from their vinyl siding. I am curious to hear a recording of vinyl siding expanding. When it is windy there is a lot of noise which seems to be in the wall.