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ORiley
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Drywall - Install

Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was very professional and friendly. He went over and above in the completion of the job! His prices are more than fair and he was on time and finished the job in one afternoon! I will definitely hire him again!"
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Seligman General Contracting
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With over 10 years of experience in the remodeling industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from kitchens to roofing to plumbing. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Seligman General Contracting a call today, we look forward to working with you!

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Furring strips, thin strips of wood or metal, are not always required for ceiling drywall installation. If the ceiling surface is even and in good condition, drywall can be directly attached to the ceiling joists using screws. However, furring strips become essential when dealing with irregular surfaces or when additional insulation or soundproofing is needed. They create a level substrate for attaching the drywall. Ultimately, the decision to use furring strips depends on the condition of the existing ceiling and the specific requirements of the project.

You’ll get better results if you soundproof the whole wall. A hole through which light can pass can also let sound waves in. Acoustical or silicone sealant applied to holes and cracks can block enough sound to make a difference. However, the more layers absorb vibrations and slow or stop sound waves, the less noise you’ll have. 

The two most common drywall thicknesses for ceilings are 1/2-inch and 5/8-inch. For most standard residential applications, 1/2-inch drywall is sufficient and widely used. It provides adequate support and is lighter and easier to handle during installation compared to thicker sheets. However, 5/8-inch drywall is often used for specific cases where additional benefits are needed. It is heavier but provides superior sound dampening and fire resistance. You should consider using 5/8-inch drywall for ceilings in commercial buildings, between a garage and a living space, or above a finished basement to meet building codes or for enhanced soundproofing.

The person’s skill will affect how many drywall sheets they can hang in one day. Some people can hang 10 or more sheets in a day, while others may only hang six or seven sheets. It also depends on the framing complexity since custom cutting and fitting the drywall can prolong the process.

The cost to install drywall is between $1.50 and $3 per square foot, while shiplap installation costs between $2 and $7 on average. In most applications, shiplap installations cost more than that of putting in drywall. However, several ways exist to reduce shiplap prices, especially for small locations or accent walls, which can keep the total cost of shiplap competitive with that of drywall.

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