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Bradrew Custom Woodworks

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Bradrew Custom Woodworks

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12 years of experience

Bradrew Custom Woodworks is a local custom woodshop/carpentry company in East Springfield PA. We specialize in custom woodwork projects (Cabinet building, furniture making, antique refinishing, custom trim, bars, etc.) as well as any interior or exterior home remodeling projects.

Bradrew Custom Woodworks is a local custom woodshop/carpentry company in East Springfield PA. We specialize in custom woodwork projects (Cabinet building, furniture making, antique refinishing, custom trim, bars, etc.) as well as any interior or exterior home remodeling projects.


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Advanta Construction

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11 years of experience

Advanta Construction is an expanding company servicing the greater New York area. We are experienced in both commercial and residential projects. Our organization consists of our coordinated, client oriented office team and our crew of skilled craftsmen well practiced in many trades; including carpentry, plumbing, waterproofing, painting, and much more. Such a vast team allows us to provide for all of your construction needs.

Advanta Construction is an expanding company servicing the greater New York area. We are experienced in both commercial and residential projects. Our organization consists of our coordinated, client oriented office team and our crew of skilled craftsmen well practiced in many trades; including carpentry, plumbing, waterproofing, painting, and much more. Such a vast team allows us to provide for all of your construction needs.






R A Young General Contractors

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R A Young General Contractors

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25 years of experience

We average 25 years of experience per employee. We provide affordable prices. Our attention to detail is what sets us apart. We don't leave the job until the customer is 100% satisfied. No job is too big or too small.

We average 25 years of experience per employee. We provide affordable prices. Our attention to detail is what sets us apart. We don't leave the job until the customer is 100% satisfied. No job is too big or too small.



MoistureTech Consulting

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MoistureTech Consulting

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35 years of experience

My primary business is consulting on buildings that have construction defects that allow moisture intrusion, rot, mold, etc. I also work with builders on new buildings to assist in the sequencing and selection of products to prevent moisture intrusion, promote long-term building performance, ie., concrete curing, roof flashing, window and door installation, moisture barriers, basement waterproofing, etc.

My primary business is consulting on buildings that have construction defects that allow moisture intrusion, rot, mold, etc. I also work with builders on new buildings to assist in the sequencing and selection of products to prevent moisture intrusion, promote long-term building performance, ie., concrete curing, roof flashing, window and door installation, moisture barriers, basement waterproofing, etc.


MARK SCHOLTZ PLASTERING-STUCCO

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MARK SCHOLTZ PLASTERING-STUCCO

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We are a small family-owned business with over 40 years of experience. We do work for the large developers as well as for the private individual in need of our services. Our expertise covers both residential and commercial applications. Our estimates our always free. We do not accept credit cards.

We are a small family-owned business with over 40 years of experience. We do work for the large developers as well as for the private individual in need of our services. Our expertise covers both residential and commercial applications. Our estimates our always free. We do not accept credit cards.

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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Smaller is better when patching holes with spackle. Any holes wider than four to six inches in diameter tend to be too wide to repair with spackle alone. You'll likely want to patch bigger holes with a drywall panel. 

Even holes measuring up to 6 inches may be challenging to fill with spackle alone. For best results, purchase a wall repair patch made from wire mesh. Cut the patch to fit over the hole, then use the spackle to hold it in place. Apply the spackle over the patch as you would for a smaller hole.

It is possible to apply plaster on the interior or exterior of your home, but we don’t recommend it. Plaster is easy to apply in theory, but in reality, it can be a challenging material to work with, and it’s difficult to get the finished product to look clean, even, and smooth. Many DIYers end up calling in a professional afterward to touch up the area or even redo it entirely because of mistakes they made in the process. Hiring a plaster pro will cost more, but it’s usually the best option to achieve high-quality results.

Depending on the quality of the plaster and the moisture in the building, plaster can last over 100 years in some cases. It may develop cracks in some places, but many find it aesthetically appealing. As long as no structural damage affects the plaster and maintenance is being performed—mainly repairing small patches and addressing water damage—plaster can last a long time.

Small hairline cracks in plaster walls are not serious and are mostly cosmetic, but larger or widespread cracks indicate structural problems that need repair. 

  • Cracks 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) or thinner: Cosmetic cracks you can repair if desired.

  • Cracks wider than 0.5 centimeters or widespread cracks: Structural repair is needed, either DIY or by a pro.

  • Cracks 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) or wider: Contact a plaster repair professional.

Watch for large, deep cracks, multiple cracks in the same area, and cracks along the walls where they meet the ceiling. Repair these cracks to prevent further damage.

The short answer is yes, a sagging plaster ceiling is dangerous. Sagging plaster on a wall is something you should fix immediately, but it isn’t a major concern. If the same type of sagging occurs on a ceiling, however, you could be in danger of your ceiling falling in large chunks. When plaster sags, it loses its strength and ability to hold itself up. The bonds that hold it together are strong, though, so if a sagging area falls, it will take large pieces down with it.

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