Why Does My Vinyl Siding Make Noise In The Wind

My next guess is that expansion contraction of the siding is causing the noise.

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. Every time the wind starts to blow the siding on my house start to creak. The exterior is vinyl siding and the soffits are metal. On 2017 11 23 by mod cody.

When it is windy there is a lot of noise which seems to be in the wall. Vinyl siding trim pieces called j strips catch and channel wind around frames. Push the soffit tight against the top of the channel with rubbery screen spline. One of the most common questions we get is about the popping or crackling sounds they hear from their vinyl siding.

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. 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. What can i do with that wide siding to fix the issue.

The only play is that this siding on the exposed part it is two pieces wide. Does the sound of vinyl siding expanding make noise similar to rain hitting it. I am curious to hear a recording of vinyl siding expanding. It has woken me up on several occasions.

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. 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. Why does my vinyl siding make noise when it is windy.

The problem is a noise problem that occurs when it is quite windy. It seems like wind is shaking those pieces and causing the noise. Viewed 3k times 1. Ask question asked 4 years 4 months ago.

Thanks for your help. The stronger the wind the louder the sound. Active 4 years 4 months ago. If your siding is nailed too tight you may hear some cracking or popping sounds.