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