I didn't get hurt, but the pressure of the wind on that single sheet of plywood was far greater than the combined strength of my leg, arm and back muscles to resist the wind's force. I clearly remember years ago as a young carpenter being blown over when I hoisted up a piece and was promptly put on the ground by Mother Nature. It's pretty easy to understand what's going on if you've ever had to carry a single sheet of plywood or oriented strand board (OSB) around on a windy day. But in severe wind storms, it's normal for a house to make a few noises. If your home is creaking and moving with each slight breeze or moderate wind, then I'd say you've got a valid complaint.

Even my own current home, which I didn't build, creaks and strains when powerful nor'easters batter her. What's causing the problem and how can we stop the frightening creaking? Martha A., Egg Harbor Township, NJĭEAR MARTHA: While I'm not a structural engineer, I've built enough wood-frame houses to know that they can groan, creak and moan when the wind is howling. We can't live like this for the rest of our home ownership. It's very unsettling! The builder sent fellow to add 2x4's to some of the trusses. It sounds like something is going to come crashing down through the ceiling above our bed. Why Do Houses Creak for No Apparent Reason? New Construction | Outdoor | Structural text: Tim CarterĭEAR TIM: Our four-year-old house's attic creaks as well as has cracking noises during windy times.

House creaks when windy