Continuing Popping Noises In The Attic

Getting rid of these attic dwelling pests.

Continuing popping noises in the attic.

The creaking sound is perfectly normal and is caused by the movement of roof timbers responding to changes in temperature. It s thermal expansion and contraction. In the case of a vent install a mesh wire screen. The sun hits your roof and heats it up.

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. 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. Seal off all openings. Undoubtedly the noises come from the expansion or contraction of the roofing or ceiling framing members.

Any type of food draws rodents and birds close to your home and makes them. Mice rats birds or other animals may have entered the home and are chewing digging and pecking on the interior of your home from the attic or inside the walls. As the lumber expands it moves. Avoid leaving pet food outside.

The air will still be able to exit your home but birds and other pests. At night attic can sometime make loud creaking and cracking sounds. One problem that could be causing a popping sound in your walls or in the attic is pests.