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Northwoods Custom Builders

64870 West Bass Road
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Northwoods Custom Builders

64870 West Bass Road
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

AS A SEMI-RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR WITH 45 YEARS IN THE TRADE, I HAVE THE LICENSES, BONDING AND ABILITY TO DO ANYTHING CONSTRUCTION RELATED. I LIKE SMALLER PROJECTS AND COMING UP WITH CREATIVE SOLUTIONS. AREAS OF SERVICE ARE THE IRON RIVER, WI AREA, ASHLAND AND THE SOUTH SHORE, BUT COULD EXTEND TO THE TWIN PORTS. Spend winter months in Florida

"I'm very pleased. The response was prompt and the repair was expertly done. The communication was perfect and friendly. I highly recommend this company!"

Elizabeth F on April 2024

AS A SEMI-RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR WITH 45 YEARS IN THE TRADE, I HAVE THE LICENSES, BONDING AND ABILITY TO DO ANYTHING CONSTRUCTION RELATED. I LIKE SMALLER PROJECTS AND COMING UP WITH CREATIVE SOLUTIONS. AREAS OF SERVICE ARE THE IRON RIVER, WI AREA, ASHLAND AND THE SOUTH SHORE, BUT COULD EXTEND TO THE TWIN PORTS. Spend winter months in Florida

"I'm very pleased. The response was prompt and the repair was expertly done. The communication was perfect and friendly. I highly recommend this company!"

Elizabeth F on April 2024

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H & K Drywall Finishing, LLC

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H & K Drywall Finishing, LLC

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5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned company, doing business across the country since Rod founded the company in 1997. Rod was taught the drywall trade by the best and has passed that knowledge on to his sons, Spencer and Sterling who have been on jobsites since they were old enough to walk and began taping soon after. Family is a very important part of our company and we strive to treat each job as if it were our very own home. We offer exceptional service in every aspect of drywall, from patches to complete residential or commercial projects. Our drywall projects are completed in a prompt, professional manner every time ensuring our customers a hassle free experience. Our goal is 100% satisfaction with your drywall and nothing else! We combine our industry knowledge, the highest quality building supplies and equipment, and our dedication to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

"I had a drywall guy stand me up, so I called H&K. The boss sent two guys out within an hour and finished my job for me. He even called the next day to make sure I was satisfied."

Chad H on April 2020

We are a family owned company, doing business across the country since Rod founded the company in 1997. Rod was taught the drywall trade by the best and has passed that knowledge on to his sons, Spencer and Sterling who have been on jobsites since they were old enough to walk and began taping soon after. Family is a very important part of our company and we strive to treat each job as if it were our very own home. We offer exceptional service in every aspect of drywall, from patches to complete residential or commercial projects. Our drywall projects are completed in a prompt, professional manner every time ensuring our customers a hassle free experience. Our goal is 100% satisfaction with your drywall and nothing else! We combine our industry knowledge, the highest quality building supplies and equipment, and our dedication to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

"I had a drywall guy stand me up, so I called H&K. The boss sent two guys out within an hour and finished my job for me. He even called the next day to make sure I was satisfied."

Chad H on April 2020

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Best Bet

100 W Carpenter
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100 W Carpenter
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17 years of experience

Specializing in the Erection of Pre-Engineered Steel buildings. Offering buildings designed to fit your needs by Nucor Building Systems and Metallic Steel Fabrication services also available, Food grade sanitary stainless pipe fitting and welding. Construction team handles home renovations, demolitions, and new builds. From a Pole Barn to a New house, Siding, Roofs, Additions, Cabinets and custom woodworking available.

Specializing in the Erection of Pre-Engineered Steel buildings. Offering buildings designed to fit your needs by Nucor Building Systems and Metallic Steel Fabrication services also available, Food grade sanitary stainless pipe fitting and welding. Construction team handles home renovations, demolitions, and new builds. From a Pole Barn to a New house, Siding, Roofs, Additions, Cabinets and custom woodworking available.

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Drywall does not necessarily need to be glued to the ceiling, especially when it is properly screwed or nailed into place. Drywall is typically attached to the ceiling joists using screws or nails, ensuring a secure and stable drywall installation. 

However, in certain situations where additional adhesion is required, construction adhesive can be applied in combination with screws or nails. This is often done for ceilings with specific acoustic or insulation requirements. It's essential to follow local building codes and best practices to determine if adhesive use is necessary for your specific project.

Beadboard is a decorative element and lacks the structural integrity of drywall. It cannot hold much weight and is not meant to be used as an insulator or moisture barrier, like drywall is. In almost all cases, beadboard is placed over an existing wall surface which, in modern days, is usually drywall, but decades ago could have been wood paneling.

Two of the biggest mistakes with drywalling are not measuring (and therefore buying the wrong amount of drywall) and trying to install drywall yourself. A sheet of drywall can weigh around 50 pounds, so it can be difficult to install without a pro or at least some experienced friends willing to help with a DIY installation. It can also get expensive if you don’t measure at least twice before buying the drywall sheets.

You should stagger drywall sheets to help prevent cracking. The joints between drywall sheets are the weak spots, so if you install drywall with seams aligned, you’ll create weak lines that run across the length of the wall and extend from floor to ceiling. But when you stagger drywall, the solid sections of panels will support the joints. This can prevent seams from cracking or separating due to fluctuating temperature and humidity, vibrations from movement inside the home, and gravity.

Drywall installation is considerably faster and more affordable than plastering. Because plastering involves applying a wet material, it’s more time-consuming, takes longer to dry, and is more prone to cracking. It doesn’t tend to be as insulative either. If you need resurfacing work done on the walls, it's not unusual for the cost of plastering to hit $10 per square foot, which is much higher than the drywall installation costs of $1.50 to $3 per square foot.

If you’re looking for good soundproofing and want a high-end look in a historic home, though, plastering may be the better option.

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