Creaking In Attic
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Creaking in attic. The creaking sound is perfectly normal and is caused by the movement of roof timbers responding to changes in temperature. Sometimes popping sounds begin when hot water is turned on somewhere in the house. It can ofter sound as if the roof is broken in some way or the roof is going to collapse. The most common noise inquiries we get from homeowners are concerns about sounds coming from the attic.
At night the outdoor temperature lowers and the wood contracts. One of the main causes of cracking and popping noises that seem to occur randomly in a house mainly deep within the walls floors and ceilings is known as thermal expansion. Watch the video to discover why this happens and what can be done to prevent it. Sometimes these creatures are just looking for temporary shelter.
Identifying what in the world is making that noise in your attic can help you determine what animal has made their home yours. Fast moving scurrying noises are often rodents like squirrels or rats says bob. There are a few possible sources for this sound but none of them ghostly or even worrying enough to call in the pros. During the day the wood expands.
Popping noise in walls attic house is settling. At night attic can sometime make loud creaking and cracking sounds. Since you are saying it is in the attic it likely is when the sun heats up the roof the wood contracts and when the roof cools it expands and also makes noises i also have that issue we live in a log home so sometimes the log s creak and crack with heat and cold as well it is like having your own home sound effect system nothing to worry about. Squirrels mice rats bats raccoons and other rodents can all decide that your attic is the perfect place to curl up for the winter.
No that s not the sound of chains rattling in the attic. Heavy pounding noises in the attic or ceiling squealing typically a sign of baby raccoons damage to electrical wiring. The wood frame under your roof experiences temperature changes from the outdoor air because the attic does not receive much heating or air conditioning. Signs raccoons are in your home.