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Avatar for Hector Mendez Construction & Renovation, LLC
Hector Mendez Construction & Renovation, LLC
3.8(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Downsville, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"Hang my security camera Repair floor that is sagging Tighten screws on dining room chairs Add hole to kitchen sink for water sprinkler Several other projects, etc"
Interior work
Roof replacement
Roof
House renovation
Extension home

+6

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CMS-Handyman, LLC
5.0(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Downsville, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

CMS-Handyman L.L.C. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Interior Remodel
Interior Remodel
Interior Remodel
Interior Remodel
Interior Remodel

+62

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All in One S & P Contracting Services, LLC
4.3(
18
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Downsville, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Not only did S&P provide the smaller things but when asked to price and complete a covered gazebo on a concrete slab with a retaining wall around half of it they not only provided a good price but a good finished quality product as well. I would recommend S&P for any of your needs big or small. P.s. I wish I had pictures of before and after work but they were not on a cloud but on my old phone."
Ramp Built and Stained
Ramp Built and Stained
Ramp Built and Stained
Ramp Built and Stained
Ramp Built and Stained

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Beadboard is a decorative element and lacks the structural integrity of drywall. It cannot hold much weight and is not meant to be used as an insulator or moisture barrier, like drywall is. In almost all cases, beadboard is placed over an existing wall surface which, in modern days, is usually drywall, but decades ago could have been wood paneling.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

While you can put new drywall over old drywall, it’s not always the best option. In some cases, drywalling over drywall can make it harder to find wires and pipes behind your walls and conceal more serious problems with your walls. It can also make the room smaller. On the plus side, putting drywall over drywall can improve soundproofing and insulation. Plus, it’s often less expensive than tearing down and adding new drywall.

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).

There are several benefits to wet-sanding drywall, but the main perk is that it produces far less dust than dry-sanding. As a result, wet-sanding poses fewer health risks and makes less of a mess in your home. Plus, damp sponges are less abrasive than sandpaper, so there’s a smaller chance of scratching or damaging the drywall paper. Wet-sanding also creates a smoother finish than dry-sanding.

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