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Peak Performance Insulation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ashton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great company to work with. Consultation and estimate process was thorough and transparent. Work was excellent and exceeded expectations. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for insulation work."
Blown in Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation

+5

Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
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Neil Umphress construction
4.9(
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Serving Ashton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Neil Umphress explained exactly how he would complete the installation of insulation in my attic including the type of material he would use. When a problem was encountered he discussed how it could be handled and left the decision to me. They worked all day with a lunch break Then another problem occurred and I thought they wouldn’t be able to finish in a day, but they pushed through, cleaned up and even insulated an area that was not in the contract just because it needed it. I have more work and will definitely call Neil Umphress to do it."
Blown-in
blown-in
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blown-in insulation
blown-in

+11

Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
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Peak Performance Insulation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ashton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After contacting Jace, he came and did an assessment. He sat down and gave us a very fair bid on adding blown in insulation to our attic. We accepted the bid and he and his partner were back in a week’s time. They were very timely on arriving and were finished in their estimated time. They cleaned up the area very good. I highly recommend this company for any insulation needs."
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GF Company
4.6(
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Serving Ashton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"we had a large double window two windows one opening replaced they did a a good job made that room much warmer in winter which is what we were after it is now the warmest room in the house in the winter which is good as it is the room we spend most our time in. will defiantly be having them out to price gutters when we are ready in the spring."
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Saunders Insulation Specialist
4.6(
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Serving Ashton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

"Knowledgeable, polite, professional, easy to work with Shane is polite, efficient, and knowledgeable about the different types of insulation products, and their applications. Steven and Shane, a father and son team, provided an accurate estimate of cost and installation time. They explained the variety of options available for our applications, with pros and cons for each choice (including the cost and installation time.)"
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Skylights by Solar*Brite Ltd
4.9(
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Serving Ashton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job. They were professional and were excellent with customer service. The owner was on site the entire day and they used very high quality materials. We would highly recommend them and we would definitely use them again."
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Drywall Insulation questions, answered by experts

Technically speaking, you can use drywall primer over plasters. However, oil-based primers work the most effectively on wall plasters. Meanwhile, water-based primers work just as well with drywalls. Nowadays, there are also universal primers suitable for drywall and plaster. Overall, you will be fine as long as you are using a trustworthy brand.

The age of your home can clue you in to whether you have plaster or drywall ceilings. Homes built after the ‘70s are more likely to have drywall ceilings and walls, while older homes have plaster. You can also do the pushpin test: A pushpin will go into drywall, whereas it’s much harder to push one into a plaster wall. If you’re still unsure, ask a drywall professional to let you know which type of ceilings and walls you have.

It is more difficult to drywall a ceiling than it is to drywall a wall, but not so hard that DIYers can’t tackle it. One of the main issues with hanging drywall on your ceiling is getting it into place. Drywall isn’t light so, if you are hanging full drywall panels, you will need at least two (it’s better with more) people to hold the panel while you drill it into the ceiling as a single piece can weigh between 40 and 60 pounds and will need to be held in place for up to 10 minutes.

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

Whether to repair or replace water-damaged plaster depends on the scale of the damage. For small, limited areas, you can often perform a repair yourself. If you choose to paint over small patches, ensure the surface is completely dry and apply a coat of antifungal primer first to prevent mold growth. However, simply painting or plastering over the damage is only a temporary solution that doesn't address the core problem. For more extensive or long-term damage, the plaster may be compromised, and there is a risk of mold. In these cases, it is recommended to remove the damaged section of plasterboard and replace it. You may consider hiring a professional for the repair, and it's worth noting that water damage is often covered by home insurance.

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