I live in Phoenix, Arizona. I do not see any cracks in any of the walls. The creaking sounds are coming from the roof and will travel across the room. The sounds seem louder, and occur more often day and night
2007-01-12 14:58:56 · 11 answers · asked by just wondering 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the earth moves due to tempurature changes deep underground
which is also why there are earthquakes.
but i'm not sure why that would make the roof creak. could still be temp changes idk.
2007-01-12 15:02:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The house is "creaking" because of the expansion and contraction of the various materials in your home. Different materials expand and contract at different rates, ergo the "creaking". The fact that it seems to be getting louder and occur more often could be the change in seasons and greater swing in temperature and humidity or quite simply that you started worrying about it and now you notice every little thing, whereas everybody else house "creaks and most people don't notice it. In other words... it's in your head, relax, have a beer and enjoy your home. Good Luck.
2007-01-16 09:08:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
a house creaking does not recommend that's haunted. The physique and all the different wood and diverse aspects utilized in development a house get lose over the years. that's an rather organic element, each older abode does it. don't be scared.
2016-10-19 22:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by janovich 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason could be the change in temp inside your attic. Temp changes can cause the roof to swell or contract a bit. It could be the house just settling, a house will squeak and crack through out their lifetime. For your own comfort get a contractor to look at it.
2007-01-12 15:07:25 · answer #4 · answered by medicto02 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thermal expansion. When things heat up, they grow, when they get cold, they shrink. Ever been in a cold pool? Yeah..... Anyway, what you're hearing is thermal expansion.
2007-01-12 15:06:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just the wood expanding and contracting. No worries.
2007-01-12 15:02:23 · answer #6 · answered by Fireman T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old is the house? alot of times it is the house settling.
2007-01-12 15:03:10 · answer #7 · answered by rizinoutlaw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's shifting.
2007-01-12 15:02:48 · answer #8 · answered by 123..WAIT! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its old
2007-01-12 15:03:09 · answer #9 · answered by americangurl_28 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
loose boards. the nails have become loose.
2007-01-12 15:01:54 · answer #10 · answered by dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋