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RP Home Improvement & Handyman Services
5.0(
9
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Mcalester, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Communicated every step of the project! Was very knowledgeable! Upon completion I was very satisfied! Hard finding people who won't burn you. Job took multiple days and he showed back up every single day!Highly recommend this guy for just about anything you may need!!!"
The beginning
Empty Cabin
Cabin Exterior
Porch Delete
Stone Patio

+11

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
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Black Diamond Roofing LLC
4.7(
24
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Mcalester, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quick, smooth, easy. Heath is a trustworthy man and runs a tight ship. He even saved me money on top of being the best value when I was quoting for the job! Living in Oklahoma we have lots of severe weather, so the roof had taken a beating. Now it looks great! Thanks Trifecta!"
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Full Roof Replacement Paid By Insurance
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Roofing Project
Synthetic Felt Installed

+56

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

You should leave a gap between drywall sheets because they naturally expand and contract along with the building framing as temperature and humidity change. Most pro drywall installers leave a gap of about ⅛ inch between drywall sheets, allowing the sheets to expand, contract, and shift without cracking or becoming damaged. If you don’t leave enough gaps between slabs, the edges will press against each other when they expand, and the pressure can cause visible cracks.

According to the EPA, mold grows within 24 to 48 hours if left untreated after a water leak. So unless you notice the leak and stop it right away, you only have a day or so before mold is a real concern. If you don’t notice the leak, it can take about three weeks for the mold spores to become visible. That means you’ve likely had an active mold infection for a few weeks by the time you notice discoloration.

Regularly in areas prone to moisture or high traffic to catch issues early.

How you hang the drywall can affect the finishing process. It's often easier to finish horizontal drywall panels, as the seams run across the wall rather than up and down. Standard drywall panels are 48 inches wide, so the seam is easy to reach without bending down or stretching your arms.

If your home’s foundation shifts slightly over time, any seams in the drywall represent the weakest point in the wall, leading to cracks. If your home has significant changes in temperature and humidity, this can cause the drywall to swell and contract slightly, causing a crack at the weak point of the seam. If your drywall installer did a poor job securing the panels to the wall studs, this could cause a weak layout and cracks in the seams.

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