And that all faces to the north the walkout exit.
Roof creaking in wind.
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.
That will mitigate the wood contraction that causes creaking sounds from the roof.
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.
Spray foam insulation added to the attic ceiling immediately opposite the roof will keep the wood frame and rafters at a more steady temperature.
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.
Diagonal braces almost always stop the noise.
Roof popping in the wind is flexing the rafters or trusses.
The builder has brought in the roofing contractor who seems to have no idea what is causing it.
In other cases a roof will creak at any time of day whenever there s the slightest wind.
Popping in the morning and evening is thermal expansion.
Roof creaks when it s windy.
What we ve got is a ranch house and a walkout basement and the house has quite a tall ceiling.
The diagonal bracing transfers the concentrated wind.
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