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Hensel Plastering, LLC
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Serving Albany, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Contractor clean and respectful of my property. did a wonderful job in multiple areas of my home. He arrived as scheduled and completed job as scheduled."
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Response time9 hrs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Chris Miller Contracting LLC
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Serving Albany, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Chris Miller Contracting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a\nstandard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is\nthe quality of service we bring to our customers. We have accurate knowledge of our trade\ncombined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our\ncustomers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Nick's Drywall Services
4.6(
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Serving Albany, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"the project was drywall repair and texturing: customer satisfaction, quality work done efficiently is nicks work ethic and priced right you can't go wrong with Nicks Drywall Service."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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James & Sons Plaster & Drywall
5.0(
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Serving Albany, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!\n

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Response time7 hrs
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QC FIRST CLASS CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.0(
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Serving Albany, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

QC FIRST CLASS CONSTRUCTION LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!\n

Response time2 days
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Serving Albany, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Had to file a claim for new clothes dryer, and repairs on fridge. Foothills Star Appliance came to look at both. Eric was the repairman. He was friendly, answered all my questions, and very professional. I would highly recommend his company."
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

You do not need to drywall over most types of garage insulation. However, doing so can increase noise reduction, make the space more attractive, and keep children and pets from touching harmful fiberglass insulation. If you’re using cellulose or some other type of blown-in insulation (fiberglass and mineral wool are common), you will need drywall to contain the insulation material.

While a normal moisture level for drywall is between 5% and 12%, replacement is recommended if you get consistent readings above 17%. At this level, the drywall is likely too compromised by extensive moisture damage to be considered safe. You can replace either the entire sheet or just the affected section. If you are unsure after a visual inspection, it is best to have a contractor or water restoration provider use a professional moisture meter to get an accurate reading.

The cost to install drywall is between $1.50 and $3 per square foot, while shiplap installation costs between $2 and $7 on average. In most applications, shiplap installations cost more than that of putting in drywall. However, several ways exist to reduce shiplap prices, especially for small locations or accent walls, which can keep the total cost of shiplap competitive with that of drywall.

You should leave a gap between drywall sheets because they naturally expand and contract along with the building framing as temperature and humidity change. Most pro drywall installers leave a gap of about ⅛ inch between drywall sheets, allowing the sheets to expand, contract, and shift without cracking or becoming damaged. If you don’t leave enough gaps between slabs, the edges will press against each other when they expand, and the pressure can cause visible cracks.

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