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Precision Fiberglass Insulation, LLC
4.9(
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - Install

Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Project: blown in fiberglass insulation to bring R30 rating. Very responsive and professional. Competitive price with a credit for retired military. Came out day after first call, week later job done. Completely satisfied. Ask for Ethan."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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La Familia Insulation and Builder Services
5.0(
5
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I recently had the pleasure of working with La Familia for my home insulation project, and I couldnâ t be more impressed. From start to finish, they demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a true commitment to quality. The team was incredibly knowledgeable, guiding me through the various insulation options and recommending the best solution for my needs. The installation process was seamless. They arrived on time, worked efficiently, and left the space spotless when they were done. Not only did they improve the comfort of my home, but Iâ ve already noticed a significant reduction in my energy bills. The attention to detail and the quality of their work is truly top-notch. What sets La Familia apart is their dedication to customer satisfaction. They followed up after the installation to ensure everything was perfect, and their friendly, approachable attitude made the entire process a breeze. If youâ re looking for an insulation company that goes above and beyond, I highly recommend La Familia. They deliver outstanding results and exceptional service!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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National HomeCraft LLC
4.5(
191
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - InstallInsulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1967

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Not only does the roof look gorgeous it's efficient and quiet! It reduced our electric bill along with being cooler, it much quieter. We went with the insulated metal roofing system, which we would recommend, it takes a bit longer and it's more costly but worth the time and money. Frank and his team are friendly, straight forward, and easy to work with. They were efficient and clean, our neighbors even commented how much they appreciated how well they cleaned up each day to keep our road and driveway clear. We would highly recommend them for any roofing job!"
All of the doors and windows were replaced by National HomeCraft.
Shower Replacement
The customer wanted a custom pattern created with the vinyl siding.
Metal shingles that look like real clay tiles. The color will last forever and the shingles will stand up to 200mph winds!
Shower with concrete wall pattern and black fixtures

+11

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Therma Pros Insulation Systems, Inc.
3.3(
37
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Injection Insulation - Install

Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was a lot more messy than expected even though they covered walls and floors with plastic tarps. The actual foam injection was the messy part since I didn't have enough space between concrete and drywall. The excess foam left marks on the walls. The wall repair is costing another big amount of money that wasn't originally budgeted. Biggest disappointment is the sound proofing value just isn't there. At best it muffled the noises from neighbors by about 10%. In my book not worth the effort and expense - I expected better."
Therma Pros Closed Cell Foam in Metal Building
Closed Cell in Metal Building
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Drywall Insulation questions, answered by experts

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

While not always necessary, you can glue a drywall ceiling in addition to using screws or nails. Drywall is typically secured to ceiling joists with fasteners, which is often sufficient. However, adding construction adhesive can offer benefits like preventing sagging, bridging gaps, and reducing air leaks for better energy efficiency. It may also be used for specific acoustic or insulation needs. On the other hand, many professionals advise against it because properly placed screws make the drywall structural, glue doesn't add strength, and it makes future repairs or replacements significantly more difficult. Ultimately, it's best to follow local building codes and project-specific requirements to decide if adhesive is right for your ceiling.

It doesn’t matter which way you lay drywall, and you can choose to install it horizontally or vertically depending on the size of the wall and how tall the ceiling is. It’s easier to lay drywall sheets vertically if you have a taller ceiling, but laying sheets horizontally makes it easier to apply joint compound.

A common cause of separation between a wall and the ceiling is truss lift—this can happen to the ceiling of rooms directly under the attic when the seasons change and wood building materials dry out, shrink, and shift. Roof trusses often dry out at different speeds, and if the bottom pieces dry out faster than the top pieces, they can shrink and pull the attached drywall away from ceilings and walls, causing cracks. Fortunately, truss lift is only a cosmetic problem, not a structural problem, and you can fix it by separating the ceiling drywall from the roof trusses, and patching the cracks.

You can usually tell if you have plaster or drywall by touch (plaster is harder, colder, and smoother than drywall) or by tapping on it (drywall sounds hollow, plaster does not). If you still cannot tell, peek under an outlet cover and check the cut edges. The rough edges show the composition of the wall. You will see either drywall (two paper sheets sandwiching gypsum material) or only plaster material (no paper sheets).

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