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Marty Gauger Drywall
3.9(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Marty and crew are good at installing drywall in timely matter. My only negative comment is did nothing to clean up drywall dust. I would recommend them to other potential customers looking for quick install of drywall. Thanks Marty."
Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Jonsey's Home Repair
4.4(
14
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mike helped me with some flooring for me and added baseboards and transitions for a floor I laid but couldn't figure out how to completely finish. He then advised me how to fix a bedframe that had broken. He showed up when he said he would, and when the job took longer than expected, he stuck around later to finish. He was an absolute pleasure to work with! I would absolutely hire him again."
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R-Dubs Remodeling & Property Maintenance
New to Angi
Drywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

My Name is RJ Williams (Owner/Carpenter) with R-Dubs Remodeling & Property Maintenance LLC, where we are here to provide various services for your most important and expensive investment. I have been remodeling homes starting with a flooring career, to windows & doors, kitchens & bathrooms and more. We pride ourselves on our care for our clients (communication & Cleanliness), competitive pricing, attention to details, and virtual (hassle-free) estimate/booking process.

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A2Z General Contracting
4.5(
33
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

"I hired A2Z for a bathroom remodeling job. He had to take floors out repair damage install floors put in tile. He took out shower and wall dividing shower and whirlpool. He also replaced floor in toilet area. He did all this at budget and did an outstanding job. Now this would be enough for a 5 star he went a step or two further. When I called him to look at job I had another job done a day before my water heater broke and was replaced by someone else. I noticed a gas leak and a water leak the guy that replaced heater couldn't repair his mess up until a day or so. I called Joe and he repaired."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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PARLOR CITY DRYWALL & PAINTING, Inc.
3.8(
13
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

"We hired Parlor City to do a re-do of our main living area. It included redoing all the drywall, painting, applying shiplap on a feature wall and constructing 2 large beams for the ceiling. We're very happy with the finished product, especially with the wooden beams. All of the workers were attentive to details and to our wishes, especially the carpenter, Chris, who is a fine craftsman. The only issue we had was that due to some scheduling problems, the project went on a little longer than expected. We would definitely hire Parlor City for any jobs in the future!"
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

You should stagger drywall sheets to help prevent cracking. The joints between drywall sheets are the weak spots, so if you install drywall with seams aligned, you’ll create weak lines that run across the length of the wall and extend from floor to ceiling. But when you stagger drywall, the solid sections of panels will support the joints. This can prevent seams from cracking or separating due to fluctuating temperature and humidity, vibrations from movement inside the home, and gravity.

The amount of drywall you need for a 1,000-square-foot basement depends on the ceiling height, angles, number of doors and windows, and more. To find the wall square footage, multiply the width and height of each wall, minus any gaps from windows or doors, and add the totals together. You’ll also need enough drywood nails or screws to install the drywall correctly.

Look for flaking paint or air bubbles that burst and then flake away. Paint will begin to flake after being exposed to minimal moisture or water, so it’s a good indicator of any water damage. If you notice your paint starting to flake, feel the plaster underneath to see if it is soft or damp.

A local drywall contractor can texture your drywall for you. Drywall contractors are a better choice than general handy people because the contractors have a lot of experience working with drywall mud. The process is somewhat of an art thanks to the complexity of working with the mud, so call in a drywall pro who knows what they’re doing.

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