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Lehigh Valley Insulation, Inc.
4.8(
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - Install

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The garage ceiling was insulated by Lehigh Valley Insulation because our bedroom above the garage was always cold. After completing the job, we immediately felt the difference in the temperature of our bedroom. Thank you for such a great job."
Response time2 days
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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RetroFoam of Philadelphia
5.0(
22
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Injection Insulation - Install

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are extremely satisfied with the whole process of our house being insulated. First we had the walls done, and then a couple weeks later we had our attic insulated. The crew were so nice, friendly, and knowledgeable. We are very satisfied with everything. Thank you, everyone."
RetroFoam Wall Insulation
Installing RetroFoam
RetroFoam with Siding
RetroFoam with Brick
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
127 neighbors recently requested a quote
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High Point Insulation LLC
4.9(
11
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I can't say one thing bad about this business: very professional, reasonable price, and they cleaned up that you would not know they were ever here. I will certainly recommend to anyone adding insulation to their house and like us insulating the garage. Excellent job to Hassan and his team."
fiberglass attic top-up
fiberglass attic top-up
Soundproofing process
Soundproofing process
Soundproofing inside wall

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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
534
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe and jason were very professional and made sure to clean everything perfectly while doing my attic insulation, I will be recommending them to everyone!"
Roofing
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Roofing
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Atticrawl, LLC
4.7(
17
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Atticrawl, LLC \nWe pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
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Western Pest - Spring House
4.5(
11
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1928

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Western Pest - Spring House has been providing quality pest control for residential and commercial customers in the Northeast since 1928. We take pride in doing things the right way the first time. This is evident in how we treat your home, your business and you. We are state certified and have ongoing training to keep us up to date with all new technology. Western Pest - Spring House employees will work hard until you are completely satisfied, guaranteed. \n

Response time2 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Orr Industries of Pennsylvania, LLC
4.4(
28
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - Install

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very good. They responded quickly and gave me a quote. They did a great job expediting the work. Their workers were on time and courteous and did a great job. I would recommend them to anyone who needs old insulation replaced with spray foam insulation"
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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UGI Heating Cooling & Plumbing
4.8(
41
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - InstallInsulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Operate 24/7 for emergency service to repair your heating, cooling and water heating equipment, Specialize in Installation, Service Repairs & Maintenance. Also perform Energy Audits & Duct Cleaning. We Service All Makes & Models of your HVAC Equipment that are Natural Gas, Electric, Propane or Oil. Call us today at 1-877-844-4822!

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Drywall Insulation questions, answered by experts

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

While fumigation chemicals cannot pass through solid objects, they will seep into any openings in walls, doors, or other closed spaces. This allows them to get into tight places where pests may be hiding and causing damage, like termites ruining the foundation of your home. It also means that your home needs to ventilate for 48 hours before returning to ensure that no harmful chemicals remain in your space. 

Yes, you can use drywall repair techniques for some types of plaster damage. Tiny holes and small cracks in plaster can be patched in similar ways to drywall. You apply the necessary compound to fill the hole, wait for it to dry, then sand it down. For larger damage, like water damage or mold, you need to use plaster-specific techniques and materials.

There are six levels of drywall finish, from 0 to 5, that refer to the amount of work performed during the finishing process.

Level 0: Drywall is hung with no finishing work.

Level 1: Tape is placed over the seams between drywall sheets.

Level 2: A thin layer of mud is applied over the tape and screw holes. This level is common for utility rooms or walls that will be covered.

Level 3: A full coat of mud covers the screw holes and tape, but the surface is not sanded. This is often used in garages.

Level 4: This is the most common finish for visible interior walls. It involves applying two coats of mud over seams and screw holes, with sanding between each coat, creating a smooth surface ready for flat paint.

Level 5: This is a high-end finish for luxury homes. It includes full taping, mudding, and sanding, plus a final skim coat over the entire surface before painting.

It's generally recommended to hang drywall on the ceiling first before moving on to the walls. This sequence allows the ceiling sheets to provide support for the vertical wall sheets. By attaching the ceiling drywall initially, you establish a solid framework to align and attach the wall panels accurately. This method ensures a seamless and sturdy connection between the ceiling and walls, resulting in a more professional finish.

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