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Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
272
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We originally had Home Genius do our roof last year, so when it was time to do our siding a few months ago we called them again because of their exceptional service and professionalism. And now we just had some windows replaced and will be calling them for any future needs."
3437 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Home Comfort, Inc.
4.9(
157
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - Install

Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1948

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Very established company with dedicated, respectful, courtesy employees. One of their products is blown-in insulation. We had them insulate our attic, foundation, and a crawl space under a room which gets cold during winter months. Our home is a large L-Shaped Ranch. It has made a difference in heating of our home. We had them take the old insulation out of the attic, which they vacuumed into bag and hauled away. Home Comfort also offers repair of driveways, where cracks have either sunken or raised the concrete. They repaired the few spots in my driveway, making it where someone won't trip on the crack and fall. I definitely recommend Home Comfort Insulation."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Home Comfort Insulation
4.6(
12
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - InstallInsulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1948

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team were very professional, owner came at end of day to check up on quality of job (I asked him to look at my attic insulation, he could have easily conned me into paying for more - he didnt, and told me I didnt really need it... he found another insulation issue but recommended I solve it DIY style!)... so he wasnt interested in the $$$$.... Once he found I was happy with work he left me an invoice, no pressure to pay on the spot. The work has done exactly what he promised and I can recommend using them."
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Neil Umphress construction
4.9(
22
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - Install

Serving Ottawa, 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
insulation
blown-in insulation
blown-in

+11

Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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USA Insulation South Elgin
4.4(
25
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - Install

Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Once they got here it didn't take long for them to blow in the foam insulation. They only had two guys and they were quick. The one blowing it in show me what he does and explained it to me. Very nice people."
New Construction Injection Foam Install
Removing Siding for Injection Foam Install
Exterior Install of USA Premium Injection Foam
Drilling Holes for Exterior Install of USA Foam
Siding Removal for Exterior Injection Foam Install

+2

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Drywall Insulation questions, answered by experts

While it’s most common to sand plaster dry, it is possible to wet-sand plaster, too. Doing so can reduce the amount of plaster dust released into the air and make it easier to work in smaller, more delicate areas (such as around wall trim). However, some people find that wet sanding leads to more imperfections, which is why larger walls are more often dry sanded to ensure an even finish.

You can take a few steps to save money on drywall installation, even when hiring a professional to do the bulk of the work for you. These ideas include the following:

  • Buy the drywall and other materials yourself to avoid product markup and delivery fees

  • Ask about discounts if you use the same company to tape, spackle, and paint

  • Hire drywall professionals in the winter when demand is the lowest

  • DIY as many parts of the project as possible, like replacing insulation and painting

When you are learning how to tape and mud drywall, waiting for things to dry requires a lot of patience. So how long does drywall mud take to dry? On average, it takes about 24 hours. However, it depends on things like the thickness of the mud, as well as the room’s temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Using thin layers of mud in a warm, low-humidity room with good airflow reduces average drying time. You also could speed up drying time by making use of hot drywall mud, which consists of a powder that you mix with water, instead of using pre-mixed mud. 

Whether it’s better to screw or glue drywall depends on your specific budget and project timeline. Professional drywall installers are more likely to use screws and fasteners than adhesives, but it takes longer. But if you are DIYing your drywall installation, glue is a perfectly fine choice if you’re willing to pay extra for adhesive.

Many homeowners choose to install tongue and groove over drywall. The great thing about this type of ceiling is that it hides imperfections. If your drywall is a little bit wonky or has some minor damage, the tongue and groove planks should cover it and give it an even appearance. Installation is simplest if you install battens over the existing framing before installing your tongue and groove planks.

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