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Central New York Insulation
5.0(
23
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Cny insulation came to my facility and our attic had very little insulation. They put blown in insulation, cellulose, along with fixing a bathroom vent, and a ventilation pipe. The before and after pictures showed over 15" of cellulose. They left the premises (church) immaculate. I would recommend to anyone. What a great job!"
finished attic
Response time6 hrs
Response rate88%
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Foam It Insulation
4.5(
14
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had the pleasure of meeting Kevin Frank and Tyk they came and spray foamed my basement they were all very pleasant very professional and did a awesome job and a very timely manner I would highly suggest format insulation to anybody who needs any kind of insulation done"
Before and After Thompson PA
Foundation Wall
Foundation Wall
Response time2 days
Response rate97%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Northern Spray Foam Insulation
4.5(
16
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Injection Insulation - InstallBlown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had the underside of my cabin sprayed with foam insulation. I couldn't be happier. The floors were MUCH warmer this past winter. As a couple unexpected bonuses, the floors were much quieter, no creaking and the overall warmth of the cabin was NOTICEABLY warmer.. work was completed sooner than expected at a reasonable price! Thank you! Mike S."
 Finished wall section
 Hospital Bldg. Open cell
 New construction
 More new construction
 Exterior of Fire Dept.

+4

Response time4 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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IMI Home
4.8(
72
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - Install

Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"IMI arrived on time even after a last minute request to add new vent baffles in my attic. They did a great job installing blown in cellulose insulation and took before and after photos and videos. I now have 20â of insulation in my attic."
Finished Product
old fiberglass
Al in a day's Work
Badly insulated attic
Rodents love Fiberglass

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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'R Factor Inc.'
5.0(
2
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - InstallInsulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Scott arrived punctually for our first meeting and thoughtfully and thoroughly analyzed our problem (mold on peak of cathedral ceiling).  He listened carefully to our thoughts and explained his analysis clearly and completely.  He provided us with examples of similar situations he had addressed, successfully, in the past. He also showed us photos of his previous work. He spent over an hour with us, answering all questions and outlining his processes.  

After we agreed to have him do the job, he provided an extensive written contract for the work.  Our lawyer reviewed the contract and made several suggestions.  Scott quickly adjusted the contract to address our lawyer's concerns.  He scheduled the work promptly and it was completed in the agreed upon time frame.  We asked for the new electrical circuit to be labelled, and Scott took care of this without additional reminders, although I don't believe this was part of his usual service. There were no add ons to the bill.

After the work, Scott responded to questions and promised referrals to mold remediation services if required.  We've called him several times with questions, and he has always responded promptly with useful answers.

We have been totally satisfied with Scott Knapp and Rfactor from start to finish and would recommend him enthusiastically and without reservation to anyone with a similar problem."
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Drywall Insulation questions, answered by experts

Water-damaged drywall should almost always be replaced. Not only does it look bad, it’s a breeding ground for toxic mold. Even if you think the area is dry and there’s no active leak, the only way to be sure is to cut out the damaged area and see for yourself.

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

The best tool for skim coating drywall is a skim coating blade, which can smooth out joint compound in wide stretches. While you could use a smaller drywall knife for skim coating, the smaller size means it’ll take longer to smooth out each section. Instead, consider investing in a skim coating blade for the quickest application.

Which style of corner bead you choose—whether metal or paper-faced—depends on your preference and if you’re comfortable using metal-cutting tools and a hammer. Metal bead offers superior strength and durability but its installation is slightly more involved. We’d say for most cases, it’s better to use metal bead but if you’re not comfortable working with metal, paper-faced bead will work just fine. 

Popular wall textures include orange peel, knockdown, spray sand, and smooth finishes. Orange peel and knockdown are particularly common choices for drywall as they are simple and cost-effective. Orange peel texture has a lightly bumpy surface resembling the skin of an orange, while knockdown (sometimes called knockout) looks like a stucco finish with flattened high spots. In contrast, popcorn texture has fallen out of fashion, partly due to its past association with asbestos and a shift toward more restrained interior design styles.

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