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House vibrating in high winds
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sandybags66
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We live in the top floor flat of a Victorian detached house.
During the recent high winds I could feel the bed and sofa vibrate - a bit like when someone is 'jigging' their leg in bed/on the sofa.
Is this normal?
We are about to buy the freehold between all residents so I'm keen to know whether or not I should be worried.
Has anyone experience this in their home?
During the recent high winds I could feel the bed and sofa vibrate - a bit like when someone is 'jigging' their leg in bed/on the sofa.
Is this normal?
We are about to buy the freehold between all residents so I'm keen to know whether or not I should be worried.
Has anyone experience this in their home?
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You might want to get a structural engineer to look in the roof space, make sure everything is where it should be.Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
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sandybags66 wrote: »During the recent high winds I could feel the bed and sofa vibrate - a bit like when someone is 'jigging' their leg in bed/on the sofa.
Is this normal?
The only time(s) I've experienced vibration of furniture was either during an earthquake (yes, we do experience small ones in England) or as a result of some heavy duty demolition work on a nearby building site.Her courage will change the world.
Treasure the moments that you have. Savour them for as long as you can for they will never come back again.0 -
People living near busy roads can feel traffic vibration through their homes. Sometimes I can sense when a lorry or bus passes by.
But wind should not be an issue unless you are referring to excessive winds - perhaps 40 mph at a guess.
One pictures a typical Victorian detached home as a solid structure that resists wind. However countless conversions to create flats have not been well built. You will have to seek professional help here -a full structural survey and perhaps more specialist advice.0
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