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Avatar for RetroFoam of Philadelphia
RetroFoam of Philadelphia
5.0(
22
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Injection Insulation - Install

Serving Reading, 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
137 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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High Point Insulation, LLC
5.0(
2
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - InstallInsulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"High Point Insulation, LLC is a trusted insulation contractor serving the greater Lehigh Valley, Pocono Township, and Central Jersey areas. We have 9 years experience and specialize in providing residential and commercial clients with superior insulation solutions."

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Western Pest - Lancaster
5.0(
1
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1928

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Western Pest - Lancaster, 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 - Lancaster, employees will work hard until you are completely satisfied, guaranteed.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Terminix
5.0(
1
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

We have taken great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time3 hrs
Response rate90%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Orkin Pest Control
Orkin Pest Control
4.5(
35
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - Install

Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Before selling my house, I wanted to upgrade the insulation in the crawl space. A fine job was done in installing & pest control. I found it a bit pricey. And I’m still waiting for a copy of the receipt. But good work."
Insulation crew
Bat droppings in attic
Basement encased insulation
Insulation Removal
Crawl Space Insulation and  Moisture Control

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Premier Siding & Roofing
4.5(
180
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - InstallInsulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What a great experience. Pete was awesome to deal with, professional at all times and assisted me in dealing with my very slow insurance claim. He even replaced my shutters for me so that the end result would be spectacular. His crew was very considerate and did a great job of cleaning up. I am 100% completely satisfied and would recommend this company to all."
Residential Job
Residential Job
thanos restaurant
2012 PA Home Show
PSR Postcard Front

+4

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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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.

Yes, you can mount a TV on plaster walls—as long as you attach it to the studs. Alternatively, you can use toggle bolts, molly bolts, or another type of hardware that’s strong enough to support a TV. 

If you aren’t comfortable with this type of project, you can hire a pro. The cost of mounting a TV to a plaster wall ranges from $25 to $600 (or more), depending on the TV’s weight, size, and other factors.

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.

When you are learning how to tape and mud drywall, waiting for things to dry requires a lot of patience. So how long does drywall mud take to dry? On average, it takes about 24 hours. However, it depends on things like the thickness of the mud, as well as the room’s temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Using thin layers of mud in a warm, low-humidity room with good airflow reduces average drying time. You also could speed up drying time by making use of hot drywall mud, which consists of a powder that you mix with water, instead of using pre-mixed mud. 

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