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All About Remodeling LLC
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Serving Albany, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kacey's work is exceptional! For us he did drywall, painting, carpentry, roof repair, flooring, and all was on time, at a great price and professionally done. If you can get him, you will treasure his work."
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Recommended by6%of homeowners
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Northern Lakes Drywall
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Serving Albany, MN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Jeremy gave us a quote on all repairs for the work that had to be done reasonably estimate and also some extras … the crew was on time and did a exceptionally great job on all was done in the time they had said !! The job was done great from start to finish !!! I would recommend Jeremy and Northern Lakes Drywall to all !!!!! If your looking for a professional job and a reasonable price this is your place !!!! Thanks again!!!"
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Ace Drywall, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Albany, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Great quality! Very responsive with texting and more than willing to accommodate any obstacles like furniture moving or even scheduling. 5 stars is not enough. More like 6 out of 5!"
Response time2 days
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

A common cause of separation between a wall and the ceiling is truss lift—this can happen to the ceiling of rooms directly under the attic when the seasons change and wood building materials dry out, shrink, and shift. Roof trusses often dry out at different speeds, and if the bottom pieces dry out faster than the top pieces, they can shrink and pull the attached drywall away from ceilings and walls, causing cracks. Fortunately, truss lift is only a cosmetic problem, not a structural problem, and you can fix it by separating the ceiling drywall from the roof trusses, and patching the cracks.

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).

A post-drywall inspection could uncover many problems that weren’t present during the pre-drywall inspection, including insufficient insulation, missing weather stripping, improperly installed plumbing and lighting fixtures, flooring damage, drywall damage, plumbing leaks, aesthetic issues, and more. Structural problems, which are often expensive to fix and are common reasons to walk away after a home inspection, are easier to see before the drywall goes up, but a post-drywall inspection may highlight minor issues with house settling and foundation problems.

While not always necessary, you can glue a drywall ceiling in addition to using screws or nails. Drywall is typically secured to ceiling joists with fasteners, which is often sufficient. However, adding construction adhesive can offer benefits like preventing sagging, bridging gaps, and reducing air leaks for better energy efficiency. It may also be used for specific acoustic or insulation needs. On the other hand, many professionals advise against it because properly placed screws make the drywall structural, glue doesn't add strength, and it makes future repairs or replacements significantly more difficult. Ultimately, it's best to follow local building codes and project-specific requirements to decide if adhesive is right for your ceiling.

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.

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