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Harris Construction

412 Kennedy Ct
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Harris Construction

412 Kennedy Ct
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14 years of experience

10 + Years of Construction Experience, We can take care of all your construction needs from windows and doors to home additions or New Construction. No project to big or small. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

10 + Years of Construction Experience, We can take care of all your construction needs from windows and doors to home additions or New Construction. No project to big or small. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

Laeger Construction

50161 Brannan Rd
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Laeger Construction

50161 Brannan Rd
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28 years of experience

We are a general contractor servicing primarily the Western Panhandle Region of Nebraska. We offer services for both residential and commercial applications. We utilize our strong team of experts to provide outstanding service in a professional and timely manner.

We are a general contractor servicing primarily the Western Panhandle Region of Nebraska. We offer services for both residential and commercial applications. We utilize our strong team of experts to provide outstanding service in a professional and timely manner.

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Two of the biggest mistakes with drywalling are not measuring (and therefore buying the wrong amount of drywall) and trying to install drywall yourself. A sheet of drywall can weigh around 50 pounds, so it can be difficult to install without a pro or at least some experienced friends willing to help with a DIY installation. It can also get expensive if you don’t measure at least twice before buying the drywall sheets.

It is more difficult to drywall a ceiling than it is to drywall a wall, but not so hard that DIYers can’t tackle it. One of the main issues with hanging drywall on your ceiling is getting it into place. Drywall isn’t light so, if you are hanging full drywall panels, you will need at least two (it’s better with more) people to hold the panel while you drill it into the ceiling as a single piece can weigh between 40 and 60 pounds and will need to be held in place for up to 10 minutes.

Yes, it matters which side of drywall you use. One side is smooth, and the other is rough. The smooth side should be facing outward, toward the room, while the rough side should be hidden and facing the studs and framing of the house. The smooth side will be easier to apply tape, joint compound, and, later, paint to.

You can take a few steps to save money on drywall installation, even when hiring a professional to do the bulk of the work for you. These ideas include the following:

  • Buy the drywall and other materials yourself to avoid product markup and delivery fees

  • Ask about discounts if you use the same company to tape, spackle, and paint

  • Hire drywall professionals in the winter when demand is the lowest

  • DIY as many parts of the project as possible, like replacing insulation and painting

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.

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