The house is a split entry or bi level.
Why does my vinyl siding make noise in the wind.
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.
Push the soffit tight against the top of the channel with rubbery screen spline.
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Does the sound of vinyl siding expanding make noise similar to rain hitting it.
The stronger the wind the louder the sound.
I am curious to hear a recording of vinyl siding expanding.
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Improperly installed vinyl siding can make noise when it s windy or when the temperature changes suddenly.
The only play is that this siding on the exposed part it is two pieces wide.
Unfortunately if it isn t installed properly some kinds of vinyl cladding can make noises that last for weeks or even months.
The head of the bed is next to an exterior wall that has no windows.
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.
One of the most common questions we get is about the popping or crackling sounds they hear from their vinyl siding.
Vinyl siding trim pieces called j strips catch and channel wind around frames.
The problem is a noise problem that occurs when it is quite windy.
Why does my vinyl siding make noise when it is windy.
Incomplete caulking particularly under the window sill where it s less obvious may provide a whistle.
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Aluminum soffits are maintenance free.
My next guess is that expansion contraction of the siding is causing the noise.
Thanks for your help.
The exterior is vinyl siding and the soffits are metal.
It seems like wind is shaking those pieces and causing the noise.
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What can i do with that wide siding to fix the issue.
In some severe cases it can happen on and off for the life of the installation.