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Avatar for The Patch Boys of Greater New Orleans
The Patch Boys of Greater New Orleans
4.5(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Gretna, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I booked Patch Boys for drywall repair from water damage from the last hurricane. The site visit/quote was quick, and scheduling was easy. Tony was meticulous, friendly, and clean during the actual repair. I would definitely use again and recommend to others. Iâ m just very happy to put the storm damage behind me, and thanks to this company for helping me get there."
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+8

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JB Renovations
5.0(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Gretna, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John is a super nice guy, and he explains everything that he plans on doing before actually doing the job. John close in the drywalls and put in borders surrounding the sliding glass door I had installed. He also finishes the job by painting the wall to match and he redid the ceiling. The job came out superb. I will download pictures later. Thanks again, John!"
Response time12 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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One Vet One Hammer
5.0(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Gretna, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"A tree knocked down a section of my 4’ fence and my neighbor’s chain link fence. They replaced the damaged sections and then did repairs to the rest of the wooden fence, stabilizing sections and replacing pickets. Friendly and knowledgeable."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jose Remodeling Company LLC
4.6(
14
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Gretna, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Jose did a fantastic job staining my fence - the work was incredibly clean and professional, and he was reliable throughout the process. I'll definitely be using his services again for any future needs and highly recommend him to anyone looking for fence staining or handyman work."
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Knowing what causes drywall damage can help stop it before it starts. Here are some of the most common causes of drywall damage: 

  • Water damage from roof leaks or leaky pipes. 

  • Small holes caused by doorknobs, minor accidents, and rodent infestations. 

  • Wall dents stemming from moving furniture and minor accidents. 

  • Wall cracks that form from a settling foundation or seismic activity. 

  • Nail pops from nails and screws in the walls. 

  • Large holes that are caused by accidents with heavy objects, children and pets, or sporting equipment.

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.

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.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

The time it takes for thinset to dry is determined by your room’s ambient temperature and humidity levels. Assuming the average humidity level is around 40% with an average temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit, thinset can dry within 48 hours. Lower temperatures and higher humidity can extend the curing process beyond 72 hours, while high heat and zero humidity can shorten the curing process. However, thinset can crack if it dries too fast.

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