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kcc414
in Drywall and Insulation 9 years and 2 months ago
Insulate exterior wall?
We have a brownstone that is the last of the row, and only shares a partial in length ground floor garage wall on one side.…
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ditmasmom
in Drywall and Insulation 12 years and 3 months ago
How to save mouldings when plaster walls are replaced with drywall?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/510c1bc2f2b2d-.jpg The subject line basically asked the question… Much of the walls in my house must come out (plaster is bulging, falling off, etc.) even…
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jeanmarine2
in Drywall and Insulation 12 years and 2 months ago
Moldy sheetrock in basement - how to dispose?
We found uninstalled sheetrock leaned up against an exterior door in our basement that had gotten mold between the sheetrock sheets. I carried it outside…
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architerp
in Drywall and Insulation 12 years and 3 months ago
Drywaller Recommendation
Can anyone recommend a reputable person/company to install drywall? I have a small bedroom (11′ x 12′) that I need done. I need someone who’s…
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streaker
in Drywall and Insulation 12 years and 5 months ago
Sandy and Mold risk?
Sandy wiped out the lower level of my home in Manhattan Beach. I have no flood insurance and they say they won’t pay. Fema will…
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workingonit
in Drywall and Insulation 12 years and 9 months ago
Can anyone recommend a mildew specialist?
We have cracks in our exterior wall and I’m pretty certain there is mildew inside the wall. Can anyone advise me on how to go…
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emmapeele
in Drywall and Insulation 13 years and 4 months ago
Sagging Plaster Molding
We removed our drop ceiling and found an almost intact plaster ceiling with moldings. Sadly, several sections are sagging and our contractor wants to demo…
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ProspectWitch
in Drywall and Insulation 13 years and 2 months ago
Crumbling Wall
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f47a9240720a-.jpg We have a wall that is crumbling near a radiator. I think its plaster. Someone took a look at it and said it looks…
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sp303
in Drywall and Insulation 13 years and 2 months ago
Condensation around open masonry?
Hello, We have a fireplace on our first floor that runs up through the second floor and releases right above. The chimney was recently reflashed…
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daintydu
in Drywall and Insulation 13 years and 3 months ago
Recommendation for Prates Plastering
As someone who used a lot of Brownstoner recommendations during our recent renovation, I am finally getting around to posting a few of my own.…
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david51st
in Drywall and Insulation 13 years and 3 months ago
Drywall Installer
Hello All, I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good drywall contractor? I have a wooden studded 1300 square foot apartment. I am hoping…
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berniceshola
in Drywall and Insulation 13 years and 5 months ago
sheetrock repair recommendations
hey all, I’m looking for a reasonably priced and skilled drywall person to do several small/medium jobs at my house (cutting out and repairing a…
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bowl-of-dicks
in Drywall and Insulation 13 years and 9 months ago
Sheetrocker for small job
I am in need of a handyman with sheetrocking experience for a very small job in Bay Ridge. Wall is only 9′-6″x 10′-6″ and it…
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cblinc
in Drywall and Insulation 13 years and 9 months ago
Plaster Ceiling discoloration
Plaster Ceilings are showing new discoloration or possible water stain. I am not ruling out a leaky pipe, but, recently we found and repair/clean mold…
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