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Roof sounds like it is going to lift off

  • 15-05-2010 4:46pm
    #1
    magichat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi,Built our house almost 4 years ago - bungalow on own site. The problem is the sound of the wind in the roof and chimney. Even on moderately windy day the roof sounds as if it is being 'lifted'. It is very disconcerting. Does anyone know if there something that can be done to rectify this? Also the noise of the wind in our open fireplace in the sitting room is unbelievable at times. Is this normal? Appreciate any advice.


Comments

  • #2
    DOCARCH
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,451 Mod ✭✭✭✭DOCARCH


    Would suggest if you are that worried you get a structural engineer to thoroughly check over your roof structure to ensure all is correct.

    With regard to the wind and the chimney, I'm sure there is probably some sort of cowl that could be fitted to the chimney pot to reduce noise?


  • #3
    gsxr1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,167 ✭✭✭gsxr1


    it may be cheaper to hire a roofing carpenter to have a look in your attic.


  • #4
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 42,171 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    gsxr1 wrote: »
    it may be cheaper to hire a roofing carpenter to have a look in your attic.

    maybe buying cheap created the problem.....

    OP, get a structural engineer.... they will have the insurance to take responsibility for the remedial works... a tradesman wont be able to do this.


  • #5
    jwshooter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,612 ✭✭✭jwshooter


    do u have a crow guard in the chimney


  • #6
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,688 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    IN my opinion, the ventilation requirement is too much for exposed areas and can lead to problems as discussed. Poor sealing between roof & living areas might be the problem then.


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