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Avvampato Home Improvement

35 Lingle St. Apt. E
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Avvampato Home Improvement

35 Lingle St. Apt. E
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Currently a one-man operation. I have a variety of experience in different fields. I'm a full-time teacher looking for side projects and Summer work. I service Clearfied County and most of Centre county.

Currently a one-man operation. I have a variety of experience in different fields. I'm a full-time teacher looking for side projects and Summer work. I service Clearfied County and most of Centre county.





neal witmer construction

1215 Mayberry Ln
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neal witmer construction

1215 Mayberry Ln
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18 years of experience

I am owner and work hands on with instillation and hire out sub - contractors as needed..ie major electric and plumbing. I require a certain percentage down depending on job and material.

I am owner and work hands on with instillation and hire out sub - contractors as needed..ie major electric and plumbing. I require a certain percentage down depending on job and material.




MoistureTech Consulting

940 Juliana Street
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MoistureTech Consulting

940 Juliana Street
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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.


H2Pro Restorations

243 Mine Bank Rd
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H2Pro Restorations

243 Mine Bank Rd
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H2pro is a full service, fully certified insurance restoration and construction company. We work with all insurance companies and have been in the industry for over 15 years. If you are looking for a company to provide you with quality workmanship in a timely, professional manner than H2pro is the company for you. Call us today!

H2pro is a full service, fully certified insurance restoration and construction company. We work with all insurance companies and have been in the industry for over 15 years. If you are looking for a company to provide you with quality workmanship in a timely, professional manner than H2pro is the company for you. Call us today!


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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

Drying alone can take 1 to 4 hours to dry to the touch per plaster layer, but some types of plaster take several hours longer to dry. However, this doesn’t mean the job is done because plaster doesn’t fully harden until it cures, which can take a few days to a couple of weeks. It may take even longer if you’re building a new, pretty thick plaster wall. Allow the plaster to cure before painting it.

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.

Common causes include water leaks, settling, and impact. Address underlying issues to prevent recurring damage.

There are several warning signs that a ceiling crack is connected to a larger issue. For starters, if the crack is wider than 1/8 inch or longer than 12 inches, you might have a more serious problem. The same applies if you have multiple smaller cracks or cracks going across the ceiling and down the wall. In any of these situations, you should ask a professional to assess the damage.

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