Have you noticed strange noises coming from your exterior walls? In this situation, it’s natural to wonder: why is my vinyl siding so noisy? Several factors can contribute to cracks and pops in your home’s exterior, including improper installation, temperature changes, and wind.
If you have noisy siding, our team at Opal Enterprises can help. Our Chicago siding replacement specialists can assess this common issue, determine the root cause, and discuss methods to fix the problem with you, starting right now. Find out more about noisy siding by calling us or completing our online contact form.
Is It Normal for Vinyl Siding to Make Noise?
Sometimes, sliding makes noise even after proper installation. For example, exterior siding may make noise due to temperature changes or windy conditions. However, appropriately installed materials should make minimal noise, even in these conditions.
Why does Siding Make Noise When Temperatures Change?
The most common cause of noises, such as pops or creaks, is the expansion and contraction of your outer wall as the seasons change. When temperatures soar, vinyl expands; when it’s cold outside, it contracts and becomes more brittle.
This expansion and contraction is sometimes accompanied by crackling or creaking when the temperature changes are dramatic. However, the sounds shouldn’t be noticeable if professionals correctly installed the materials to allow for this action. Hiring an experienced Naperville siding contractor can minimize the issues associated with poor installation.
Does Siding Make Noise When It’s Windy?
Sometimes, strong winds can result in noisy siding in Illinois. However, this issue is more likely if you’re dealing with loose siding. The wind can grab the outer wall and shift it around, resulting in loud noises such as wailing. Strong windows can also leave you with a damaged home exterior if the wind pulls it completely off of your wall.
While it can be normal to hear a whistling sound when the winds are extremely high, it isn’t normal to hear it on a regular basis. One of our professional contractors can come to your home and thoroughly examine your house to determine whether the problem is the vinyl exterior and can recommend a solution.
We can also suggest a different replacement material, such as fiber cement siding, that will improve your home’s beauty and energy efficiency while eliminating the problem of unexpected noises. Fiber cement siding can benefit your home in additional ways, and our team is excited to explain how when you meet with us.
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How Can You Check Your Home Exterior for Proper Installation?
If you’ve recently had new exterior materials installed and you want to check their stability, you can do so in three easy steps. Here’s how you can check if your exterior siding was properly installed:
- Try to slide each length of material back and forth
- Each section should be able to shift about ¼” of an inch either way
- If there is no movement, the section is nailed too tightly, and you should contact a professional to redo the installation properly.
How do You Fix Noisy Home Exteriors?
One of the most common questions we get is about the “popping” or “crackling” sounds you hear from your vinyl exterior. Unfortunately, if workers fail to install it properly, some kinds of vinyl cladding can make noises that last for weeks or even months.
In some severe cases, it can happen on and off for the life of the installation. So, how do we fix issues with noisy vinyl exteriors? In these cases, prevention is the best method to handle this issue. You want a reputable contractor to install your exterior properly.
Why does Improper Installation Cause Your Exterior to Make Noise?
In many cases, proper home exterior installation by renovation companies can reduce or eliminate any sounds caused by normal expansion and contraction of the vinyl. Although the nails are the smallest element of the exterior cladding on your house, they are critical to proper installation. If they are nailed down too tightly to the sheathing, they may pop out over time as the pressure builds up between the siding and the frame or stud it is nailed to.
If contractors don’t align each nail properly in the nailing slots, there won’t be enough room for expansion and contraction. They must be centered in each slot to allow movement. In most instances, the nails should go into the frame or studs behind the materials to a depth of no more than 3/4 of an inch.
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Does Older Siding Make More Noise?
Even properly installed home exteriors can start making loud sounds as they grow older. Continued exposure to hot and cold weather can loosen formerly tight materials, resulting in increased noises and other issues. Without proper intermittent maintenance, your home’s exterior materials could start to deteriorate.
Loose home exteriors can cause more than cosmetic issues. They can also allow moisture into your home, potentially causing damage to your walls. When you contact us for help, we’re ready to handle issues with vinyl materials, including unwanted noises.
Should You Replace a Noisy Home Exterior?
Sometimes, the best way to handle noisy or loose siding is a replacement when maintenance isn’t an option. Our team can come out to your property, assess the issue, and provide recommendations about resolving the problem. We can help you plan out renovations. You can:
Select the Right Kind of Exterior Materials for Your Property
You have many types of siding to choose from if you’re interested in renovations. You don’t have to stick with vinyl materials. Instead, you might choose:
- Aluminum siding
- Fiber cement siding
- Steel siding
- Wood siding
We’ll help you go over popular choices for property owners around Chicago. Each material has different benefits. For example, fiber cement siding is very durable, handling direct sunlight well and maintaining its color over many years. The material is also a low-maintenance option.
Work With Skilled Professionals
Our team at Opal Enterprises has years of experience handling home exterior replacement services. We have the tools and training to do the job right the first time, ensuring that you have a great renovation experience.
Additionally, we back our work with a five-year workmanship warranty. Therefore, if you notice noises or other issues that indicate a problem, you can reach out to us for fast help with a resolution. We also handle window and door replacement along with patio installation.
Choose High-Quality Materials
We have professional relationships with name-brand manufacturers, like James Hardie, allowing us to offer clients high-quality vinyl siding. These options stand up well to weather and temperature changes over time, reducing the odds of issues with noise.
What does Home Exterior Replacement Cost?
The cost to replace home exteriors in and around Chicago varies based on factors like the kind of materials you choose and the size of your property. We can provide a cost estimate for the job when you reach out to us after dealing with noise issues.
Additionally, if you need repairs on the siding we installed within our warranty window, it may impact the costs of repairs. Find out more by contacting us.
We’re ready to discuss your needs and concerns today. You can count on us to handle all issues with vinyl siding quickly.
Speak to Us About Issues with Noisy Vinyl Siding
If you discover a defect in the installation of your home exterior, and it has been less than five years since the installation, we can redo it per our workmanship warranty. While we re-install your siding, we’ll give you tips on how to clean vinyl siding so you can keep your new exterior in great shape.
You can schedule siding replacement services with our team at Opal Enterprises today. Call or complete our online contact form to begin the process.
