Ground floor door vibrates when walking upstairs

mentol

Hello!
We have recently moved and we noticed that the internal door to the living room vibrates. At first we thought it was because of air coming through windows but we have now found out that if someone walks upstairs (even in a bedroom that is not directly above the door) the door vibrates. It is very annoying (it's loud) but what is worrying me is that I don't understand why this happens and I'm afraid it could mean that there's something wrong with this property. Any thoughts?

I'm sorry if this isn't the right place to put this message. I hope it gets moved if it isn't.

societys_child

Hi, welcome

It sounds like slight movement of the floor joists is transmitting to the wall and causing the door to rattle. You could probably stop the vibration with the use of a couple of sticky back foam pads stuck in the door frame (or adjustment of the lock plate)

But that wouldn't explain why it's happening in the first place. What's the age of the property, have any walls been removed, is the wall concerned load bearing, single brick, plaster board? need a bit more info.

mentol

Hi! Thanks for replying. The property is only 8 years old. I think no walls have been removed and I think the wall is plasterboard (unsure thought). Is this normal? Would it indicate any major problems?

Thanks!

societys_child

Don't think there's a real problem, probably just the lightweight build quality of modern houses. I'd try something like small foam pads to make the door close tightly against the frame and stop it rattling.

mentol

Thanks! I just hope the house doesn't fall down because of that