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SennSational Construction

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SennSational Construction

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2 years of experience

With years in the industry here at SennSational Construction we pride our company on attention to detail, punctuality, reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. Our attention to detail is that of no other. We look forward to earning your business. Give us a call today!

With years in the industry here at SennSational Construction we pride our company on attention to detail, punctuality, reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. Our attention to detail is that of no other. We look forward to earning your business. Give us a call today!

Dakota Brick LLC

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Dakota Brick LLC

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13 years of experience

At Dakota Brick, we pride ourselves in being the only masonry contractor in the area who provides a COMPLETE line of masonry services, including brick, block, and stone veneers, reinforced brick/block masonry, poured concrete, tile, and ornamental plaster. We are also the only masonry pro in the area who offers a custom stone casting and brick making service. From a backyard fire pit, to a full masonry home, Dakota Brick has you covered. Contacts us for a free consult, or to view our available products and floor plans.

At Dakota Brick, we pride ourselves in being the only masonry contractor in the area who provides a COMPLETE line of masonry services, including brick, block, and stone veneers, reinforced brick/block masonry, poured concrete, tile, and ornamental plaster. We are also the only masonry pro in the area who offers a custom stone casting and brick making service. From a backyard fire pit, to a full masonry home, Dakota Brick has you covered. Contacts us for a free consult, or to view our available products and floor plans.

Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Plastering comes at a higher cost than installing drywall, but it also provides some pretty enticing benefits. First, plaster usually lasts longer than drywall, so long-term costs will usually be lower. Second, plaster is a highly insulative material, so it might help make your living area feel more comfortable and keep your heating and cooling costs lower, especially in the summer and winter. Finally, plastering is naturally textured, so it helps hide imperfections and often adds warmth to your home that drywall won’t.

If you already have plaster walls and ceilings, adding new plaster costs $2 to $10 per square foot. For an average-sized room, that would come out to $1,200 to $10,000. However, the cost to replace plaster with drywall is higher—running between $720 and $1,250 for a 10-by-8-foot wall or ceiling (not including drywall finishing).

All plaster walls will crack over time with expansion and contraction from temperature and moisture changes, as well as from normal house settling. In these cases, the cracks will usually be thin and don’t mean there are major structural issues. However, excessive cracking, wide wall cracks, and cracks that span around corners can sometimes mean you have a foundation issue. Identifying severe problems is a key reason why hiring a professional for plaster repair is usually a good idea.

Drying alone can take 1 to 4 hours to dry to the touch per plaster layer, but some types of plaster take several hours longer to dry. However, this doesn’t mean the job is done because plaster doesn’t fully harden until it cures, which can take a few days to a couple of weeks. It may take even longer if you’re building a new, pretty thick plaster wall. Allow the plaster to cure before painting it.

Small hairline cracks in plaster walls are not serious and are mostly cosmetic, but larger or widespread cracks indicate structural problems that need repair. 

  • Cracks 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) or thinner: Cosmetic cracks you can repair if desired.

  • Cracks wider than 0.5 centimeters or widespread cracks: Structural repair is needed, either DIY or by a pro.

  • Cracks 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) or wider: Contact a plaster repair professional.

Watch for large, deep cracks, multiple cracks in the same area, and cracks along the walls where they meet the ceiling. Repair these cracks to prevent further damage.

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