[Shelley Rose]

Help - I'm so desperate to solve this problem.

Every night I hear a dripping noise in the roof right above my bed. I believe it is probably coming from the bathroom next door and sometimes u can see a drip on the end of the shower head - but then why would I hear it in the roof?? Other times the shower head is definitely not dripping but I hear the dripping noise in the roof for hours sometimes.

We have checked the roof numerous times and cannot see any leak. Also the dripping noise doesn't seem to be noticiable during the day.

Its driving me insane!! Please help

[speedball1]

Hi Shelly,
You call it a "drip". But can 't locate any moisture. I have a different take on it.
Knocking, popping, creaking and crackling pipes are a common complaint, especially in colder weather. I can tell you what's happening and take the mystery out of it but you're not going to like the repair. When a draw is made on a hot water line the line expands against a pipe strap next to a stud and when you drain hot water from your tub or shower it goes into a chase that is a little cooler then room temperature. The heat expands the pipe causing it to rub against the stud to which it is pipe strapped. This is the sound you hear. As it cools it contracts and the noise is heard again. To repair it you must tear open the walls and locate the pipe strap that's causing the problem and shim it tight. Most people when they learn what causes it just elect to live with it. Regards and thank you for rating my answer, Tom