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How can I locate a rhythmic knocking sound when it seems to move between rooms?

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Structural sound travels through joists and ducts; record timestamps from several positions and compare with heating, pipe and lift cycles.

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How should I begin locating a rhythmic knocking sound when it seems to move between rooms?

Structural sound travels through joists and ducts; record timestamps from several positions and compare with heating, pipe and lift cycles.