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AmeriCain Construction is a locally family owned and operated, budding construction enterprise serving the greater area of Chanute, KS and its outlying regions. AmeriCain Construction specializes in basic home construction/additions/remodels to exquisite home improvements; as well as, renovations to commercial buildings and business. ACC can facilitate with catapulting your home or business to the next professional and/or luxurious level with ease and of sound mind. ACC separates itself into a newly progressive category by its insurmountable degree of professionalism, honest work and undoubtable integrity in its American made products. All work and materials are definitively backed by our 100% satisfaction guaranteed philosophy – Our job is not complete until you've completed your building masterpiece. Allow us to create your house into a home, your business into a fellow enterprise and keep your city American with AmeriCain Construction. We look forward to working with you in the future.

AmeriCain Construction is a locally family owned and operated, budding construction enterprise serving the greater area of Chanute, KS and its outlying regions. AmeriCain Construction specializes in basic home construction/additions/remodels to exquisite home improvements; as well as, renovations to commercial buildings and business. ACC can facilitate with catapulting your home or business to the next professional and/or luxurious level with ease and of sound mind. ACC separates itself into a newly progressive category by its insurmountable degree of professionalism, honest work and undoubtable integrity in its American made products. All work and materials are definitively backed by our 100% satisfaction guaranteed philosophy – Our job is not complete until you've completed your building masterpiece. Allow us to create your house into a home, your business into a fellow enterprise and keep your city American with AmeriCain Construction. We look forward to working with you in the future.





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Provide the highest quality construction, home repair and remodeling available. Our jobs are not done until the customer is happy and all work is done right the first time.

Provide the highest quality construction, home repair and remodeling available. Our jobs are not done until the customer is happy and all work is done right the first time.


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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Furring strips, thin strips of wood or metal, are not always required for ceiling drywall installation. If the ceiling surface is even and in good condition, drywall can be directly attached to the ceiling joists using screws. However, furring strips become essential when dealing with irregular surfaces or when additional insulation or soundproofing is needed. They create a level substrate for attaching the drywall. Ultimately, the decision to use furring strips depends on the condition of the existing ceiling and the specific requirements of the project.

Drywall installation is considerably faster and more affordable than plastering. Because plastering involves applying a wet material, it’s more time-consuming, takes longer to dry, and is more prone to cracking. It doesn’t tend to be as insulative either. If you need resurfacing work done on the walls, it's not unusual for the cost of plastering to hit $10 per square foot, which is much higher than the drywall installation costs of $1.50 to $3 per square foot.

If you’re looking for good soundproofing and want a high-end look in a historic home, though, plastering may be the better option.

You should stagger drywall sheets to help prevent cracking. The joints between drywall sheets are the weak spots, so if you install drywall with seams aligned, you’ll create weak lines that run across the length of the wall and extend from floor to ceiling. But when you stagger drywall, the solid sections of panels will support the joints. This can prevent seams from cracking or separating due to fluctuating temperature and humidity, vibrations from movement inside the home, and gravity.

There are several things you should not do when installing drywall. Common mistakes include: adding too many screws, over-sanding, not adding backing support, and installing drywall unevenly. You also should avoid screwing into the same place twice, installing Sheetrock with tapered edges on the outside, and making too many joints.

If you’re installing new drywall, you may need to skim coat the drywall first for a smooth finish and to allow the primer to adhere to the wall. It’s only necessary if there are imperfections in your drywall due to issues with the studs or improper drywall installation. If you’re refreshing existing walls, you may want to skim coat if there are imperfections across the wall. As an alternative, you can repair your drywall and sand it for a smooth finish before painting.

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