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Scott Thomas
Feb 5, 2003, 7:27:53 AM2/5/03
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When there are winds I have a problem with the gable wall of my house
creaking. It is 3 level town house with a timber frame with plywood on
the external side and plasterboard internally. Outside the frame the
house is brick built. The noise seems to come from the timbers
moving/rubbing during the wind, however I cannot see or feel any
movement. There is quite a draught coming down between the brick and
the timber from the roof, is this normal?
I have removed the plasterboard in one room and the loft and have put
a couple of noggins and extra screws in to try and strengthen it. It
may have made it a little better but not much. However you cannot hear
the noise in the loft. Does anybody have the same problem, or know
what I can do to fix it? Is it just a case of making the structure
firmer?
Any help will be gratefully appreciated as this is driving me nuts!
Thanks
creaking. It is 3 level town house with a timber frame with plywood on
the external side and plasterboard internally. Outside the frame the
house is brick built. The noise seems to come from the timbers
moving/rubbing during the wind, however I cannot see or feel any
movement. There is quite a draught coming down between the brick and
the timber from the roof, is this normal?
I have removed the plasterboard in one room and the loft and have put
a couple of noggins and extra screws in to try and strengthen it. It
may have made it a little better but not much. However you cannot hear
the noise in the loft. Does anybody have the same problem, or know
what I can do to fix it? Is it just a case of making the structure
firmer?
Any help will be gratefully appreciated as this is driving me nuts!
Thanks
robgraham
Feb 5, 2003, 10:54:14 AM2/5/03
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Is it the noise you don't like or are you worried about the structure? If
the latter, you're bound to get movement in a timber frame and I wouldn't
worry about it provided the brickwork isn't cracking.
the latter, you're bound to get movement in a timber frame and I wouldn't
worry about it provided the brickwork isn't cracking.
Rob Graham
dg
Feb 5, 2003, 2:04:31 PM2/5/03
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On 5 Feb 2003 04:27:53 -0800, bss_...@hotmail.com (Scott Thomas)
wrote:
wrote:
We have a number of similar problems with our 70's timber frame
housing stock.
Its' not only to do with wind blowing through the cavity, but also
pressure differentials as well - ie opening doors and windows.
You can try to seal as much of the cavity as possible, but you also
need to remove plasterboard and add extra timber and screw existing
joints of the frame.
However you may need a proper survey with a borescope to check what
the cavity is like too.
dg
Scott Thomas
Feb 5, 2003, 5:18:36 PM2/5/03
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"robgraham" <robg...@teethntlworld.com> wrote in message news:<ota0a.414$zA1.1...@newsfep1-win.server.ntli.net>...
Thanks Rob,
The brickwork is sound, no cracking. The real problem is the noise. It
is really loud and can be easily heard over the TV. It is impossible
to sleep thorough.
deepthought
Feb 6, 2003, 9:57:14 AM2/6/03
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"Scott Thomas" <bss_...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Another is, a one newish one near where I live was hit by a car that was not
going fast and practically the whole side of the house had to be rebuilt.
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