Roof Popping Noise Snow

Snow and ice build up are another reason for roofs to pop and creak.

Roof popping noise snow.

When you step on them parts that did not stick are being pushed down into the floor sticking slightly and then popping up again making that crackling noise. The most dangerous situations are when the roof is about to collapse because of too much snow and ice. As the lumber expands it moves and it will rub against other pieces of wood that aren t moving at the same rate. The sun hits your roof and heats it up.

It s the same sound you would get if you pried up the vinyl tile as the sticky part separates from the floor. Roof cracking sounds in the winter are common. Ideally it shouldn t get a lot of snow buildup. This movement creates the popping noise.

Sounds of creaking popping or cracking. If you hear any of these noises while your roof is under strain from the snow you should get out of the house immediately. While these are easily explained and remedied some other offensive sounds are not. These are warning signs of an impending collapse.

Your complaint of unusual cracking noises during the winter is a common one from occupants of homes built pre 1980 s. If you notice excessive or unusually loud cracking and popping sounds after mother nature has piled frozen precipitation on your roof it may be wise to investigate further. As for the popping noise in the morning and evening that s a different mechanism. Most noises in our homes are due to loud music being played rambunctious kids annoying appliances or excessive traffic noise outside.

It s thermal expansion and contraction.