Why Does My Vinyl Siding Make Noise In The Wind

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.

Why does my vinyl siding make noise in the wind. Why does my vinyl siding make noise when it is windy. 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. 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. When it is windy there is a lot of noise which seems to be in the wall.

The head of the bed is next to an exterior wall that has no windows. If your siding is nailed too tight you may hear some cracking or popping sounds. It has woken me up on several occasions. On 2017 11 23 by mod cody.

In some severe cases it can happen on and off for the life of the installation. The problem is a noise problem that occurs when it is quite windy. My next guess is that expansion contraction of the siding is causing the noise. Aluminum soffits are maintenance free.

Vinyl siding trim pieces called j strips catch and channel wind around frames. 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. What can i do with that wide siding to fix the issue.

The exterior is vinyl siding and the soffits are metal. Unfortunately if it isn t installed properly some kinds of vinyl cladding can make noises that last for weeks or even months. Incomplete caulking particularly under the window sill where it s less obvious may provide a whistle. Every time the wind starts to blow the siding on my house start to creak.

The stronger the wind the louder the sound. Thanks for your help. Push the soffit tight against the top of the channel with rubbery screen spline. 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. One of the most common questions we get is about the popping or crackling sounds they hear from their vinyl siding. Active 4 years 4 months ago. Does the sound of vinyl siding expanding make noise similar to rain hitting it.