Popcorn Ceiling Removal: What New Orleans Homeowners Should Expect
Popcorn ceilings were sprayed into thousands of New Orleans homes from the 1950s through the early 1980s, and a lot of them are still up there…
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Drywall guides, repair advice and finish notes from our crews across Greater New Orleans.
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Drywall Maintenance for Garages and Basements in a Humid Climate
Garages and basements need moisture-resistant drywall, careful attention to any grade-level or below-grade walls where humidity is highest, and, in an attached garage, a fire-rated wall…
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Filing a Homeowners Insurance Claim for Drywall Damage: What to Document
Filing a homeowners insurance claim for drywall damage goes smoother when you document the damage with photos and video before any repairs start, keep receipts for…
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How to Spot Drywall Damage After a Storm: A Homeowner’s Checklist
After a storm, check your drywall for water stains on ceilings and upper walls, soft or bulging spots you can press with a finger, cracks near…
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Ballistic Wall Panels: How Bullet-Resistant Drywall Systems Work
Ballistic wall panels are rigid, bullet-resistant panels installed inside a standard wall assembly, then covered with regular drywall so the finished wall looks completely normal from…
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Shaft Wall and Fire-Rated Assemblies for Commercial Buildings
A shaft wall is a fire-rated wall assembly built around elevator shafts, stairwells, and mechanical chases in commercial and multi-family buildings. It uses specialized gypsum liner…
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Gypsum Sheathing 101: Protecting Exterior Walls Before Siding Goes On
Gypsum sheathing is a moisture-resistant board installed on the exterior side of wall framing, underneath the siding, brick, or stucco. It gives a wall structural bracing,…
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Commercial vs Residential Drywall: What Changes on the Job Site
Commercial drywall differs from residential drywall in three main ways: the code requirements are stricter, the board itself is often thicker or fire-rated, and the project…
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Drywall Corner Bead and Trim: Why These Small Details Matter
Corner bead is the metal or vinyl strip installed over every outside drywall corner before mudding, and it is the single detail most likely to make…
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