As the temperature continues to drop these animals tend to make their way into our homes or businesses for warmth and shelter.
Attic noise cold weather.
As i sit here in bed trying to get some sleep i cannot.
As you crank up the heat when temperatures drop the airflow affects the metal ducts and hot air coming through a cold duct causes the metal to expand.
What you re hearing however is the effect of low temperatures on the building materials.
Awakening in the middle of a cold night by repeated loud banging from your home s roof can be quite alarming giving rise to visions of falling tree limbs or intruders on the roof.
A loud popping noise in the attic is often very common especially when there are extreme temperature differences such as large and rapid fluctuations between night and day temperatures.
One of the most common critters to find in your home throughout the winter months are bats.
Also when the temperature becomes very hot or very cold or when sunlight warms one part of a home and not another these noises may become more pronounced.
Its not all in one area.
Hvac units tend to make a certain amount of noise as a general rule.
Find out which attic noises and actions are coming from which pest with our handy little guide.
Most of the noises seem to be coming from the top of the walls.
It literally sounds like someone punching sheetrock.
What are some other causes of attic noise.
It comes from all around the room.
Your home s hvac system may be behind some of the bangs and groans in your attic.
Fluttering noises in the attic.