Roof Creaking In Wind

Roof creaks when it s windy.

Roof creaking in wind. Squeaking and creaking traced to wind blown things attached to building exteriors such as signs antennas aerials weather vanes. And that all faces to the north the walkout exit. Described in detail below a reader reported wind caused movement as traced to a squeaky sign mounted on a metal bracket another reader reported the squeaking was her roof mounted tv antenna. So what happens is when there s a good strong north wind in the winter we get a nice creaking sound over our heads when we sleep against that north wall.

When it is windy there is a creaking noise from around the edges of the roof area which is heard very distinctly in the bedrooms. The builder has brought in the roofing contractor who seems to have no idea what is causing it. That will mitigate the wood contraction that causes creaking sounds from the roof. Click here to get tim s free funny newsletter.

You want to place at least two four inch long timber screws through the 2 by 6 where it passes over the underside of the roof rafter or truss. Diagonal braces almost always stop the noise. Residential structural engineer is the pro to get for a consult. Spray foam insulation added to the attic ceiling immediately opposite the roof will keep the wood frame and rafters at a more steady temperature.

Popping in the morning and evening is thermal expansion. What we ve got is a ranch house and a walkout basement and the house has quite a tall ceiling.