Roof Was Fixed But Hearing Drip Noises In The Ceiling

As the lumber expands it moves and rubs against other pieces of wood that aren t moving at the same rate.

Roof was fixed but hearing drip noises in the ceiling. Dripping while plumbing is running is a sign there is something wrong with the plumbing system and possibly the plumbing of a specific item if you hear the drip only when you flush the upstairs toilet for example. In the attic you may find damp and soggy insulation. One of the main causes of cracking and popping noises that seem to occur randomly in a house mainly deep within the walls floors and ceilings is known as thermal expansion. As the lumber expands it moves and it will rub against other pieces of wood that aren t moving at the same rate.

My bathroom floor makes a. If you hear the leak only during certain times for example while it is raining it is a sign of leak in the roof or wall itself. Most of the noises seem to be coming from the top of the walls. This movement creates the popping noise.

Right now it is 8 degrees f outside. When we stayed in our guest bedroom while doing some updating in our master we would hear the same noises but localized in one area. Spray foam insulation added to the attic ceiling immediately opposite the roof will keep the wood frame and rafters at a more steady temperature. Gain access to the attic and look for areas of insulation that show signs of wetness.

Because ice dams occur along the edges of the roof the ceiling damage or leaking is often near the edge of the room or may even appear on an exterior wall since the water may be dripping directly down into the walls. You could drill a tiny 2mm hole through the ceiling to see if there is any pooled water up there. However as a few people have said pipes moving is more likely. The sun hits your roof and heats it up.

It literally sounds like someone punching sheetrock. This movement creates the popping noise. The sun hits your roof and heats it up. A dirty air filter can indirectly cause water to drip from the ac vent in the ceiling by causing the ac to freeze up.

The noises dont have a pattern and happen at random. As the frost melts usually after you turn off your ac the condensation can drain via your ac vents.