For the past few days, I have noticed banging sounds in the attic/roof area . I have cathedral ceilings in the house with very little attic space. It is minus 20 degrees right now, could that cause expansion and contraction, and would that cause the banging sound.
2007-01-25 15:30:20 · 4 answers · asked by cosmic45 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There is no heating pipes in the attic and the only pipe that does go throught the roof is the stack from the bathroon. It bangs in different loactions of the ceiling/ roof. There are vents in the roof but not the type that flap. The poor cat runs to hide everytime it happens.
2007-01-25 16:23:19 · update #1
Things do expand with the cold weather, so that might be what you are hearing. Do you have roof vents that might be expanding and maybe blowing with the wind?
2007-01-25 15:42:01 · answer #1 · answered by idaho_native57 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lived in a building once that had steel I beam construction. On days that were extremely cold the beams would contract, & let off a loud bang that would startle everyone.
It's possible that your roof has some steel beams in it to provide extra support in the areas where the cathedral ceilings are.
I don't know how such a thing can be fixed.
You may want to consult a structural engineer.
2007-01-25 16:40:52 · answer #2 · answered by No More 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be heating pipes banging around inside if your plumbing has pipes going through your ceiling. If that's the case, there could be something with the flow of your heating system.
2007-01-25 15:38:44 · answer #3 · answered by MM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's your heating pipes you can feel it by holding the heating pipe anywhere in the house. You will feel the pounding within.
If it's the vents, you need to find a way to tie them in place and see if it stops.
Good luck
2007-01-25 15:51:22 · answer #4 · answered by Nort 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋