Nothing convincing..... But is out of hearing range , and would be muted too as close to the ground as it is.
I didn't have the window open so it had to be close or quite loud.
Tractor bucket load still secure after double checking , and no tracks in the sand/gravel drive .
Checked entrance to old trail into woods nearby. No traffic there either.
Temp has increased quite a bit and no pops of expansion noted. Eventually today the East side exterior wall siding should expand enough for a couple quieter snapping sounds. It don't thunk.
If close , the dogs will note decking rapid expansion too. At least they holler in the winter on cold nights as boards contract and nails pop.
