Are you building a new home or about to embark on a home improvement project? If yes, it’s useful to have a full understanding of one of the most commonly known standard construction materials used for wall finishing. It’s been used for over half a century primarily for interior walls and ceilings and can be referred to as plasterboard, wallboard or gypsum board.
What’s important is to work with a company that fully understands all of the many nuances of drywall and the various options available, especially since construction costs are rapidly rising. Radiant Drywall & Insulation has more than 55 years of experience working with builders, contractors and homeowners throughout Long Island and the New York Metropolitan area. We are also accredited members of nationally recognized construction and energy associations which means we have earned their trust as well. We have built our trustworthy reputation by strictly adhering to standards of proficiency, quality and devoted customer service.
“With so many choices available, why have we remained the go-to installer for so many New Yorkers?
Trust. That’s the Radiant Difference”
Our Process
We never like to rush into a project. Our Radiant Drywall estimating staff are equipped to evaluate your upcoming project and provide pricing based off of construction plans or even visit your jobsite to provide an estimate. Our onsite KIP machine can produce our pricing sets after receiving a simple PDF from you. We work closely to determine what drywall finishes will provide the end result you or your client is looking for as your project progresses.
What is Drywall?
Drywall is a type of wallboard consisting of two sheets of thick paper sandwiched around a thin layer of gypsum plaster and is attached to metal or wood studs using nails or screws. Unlike plaster, no water is used for the installation process. Transporting drywall can be a challenge, but our drywall experts are well versed in the best processes to get your drywall safely to your project site.
A Little Bit of Drywall History
Way back in 1916 a man named Augustine Sackett invented drywall. He was trying to find a fire resistant solution to replace wood that was the common building material at the time. Once he discovered that drywall worked, he patented his invention and it quickly became a favorite material to be used by those in the construction industry. Interestingly enough, it was primarily used in military construction during World War II, but after that it started to be used in residential construction. Learn more here.
Why Use Drywall?
- Easy to install
- Cost effective alternative to plaster
- Fire resistant (has non-combustible properties)
- Supports a variety of finishes
- Can be covered with both paint and wallpaper
- It can be used to create many unique and one-of-a-kind design features favored by architects which can include eaves, arches and more
What Brands Do We Use?
We only use top-of-the-line drywall materials, none of which are manufactured overseas. The two trusted brands we use are United States Gypsum Corporation (USG) and National Gypsum.
Finding the Right Finish for You
While some materials are standard, we also offer a variety of customization that can provide the finishing touch to make your project stand out.
Standard Materials
- Boards of sheetrock screwed complete
- Mold resistant sheetrock for baths and basements
- Cement board for tub and shower areas of baths
Customization Services
- Skim coating at custom paint or high visibility areas
- Finishing of trimless lights
- Finishing of trimless HVAC grilles and concealed speakers
- Full-service supply, installation and finishing paint ready of anodized aluminum bead and trim details
- Retrofit existing areas with either skim coating techniques, floating, or filling of trim, wall, or ceiling surfaces.
At damaged plaster areas, we are able to mesh the entire surface followed by skim coating making it paint ready.
Also, dustless sanders are available at your remodeling or addition project to minimize the amount of dust created.
Drywall can come in all different types, sizes and thickness, which is why it’s important to hire a qualified professional for your project. If you don’t, you could quickly go over budget unnecessarily and end up with results that do not meet your expectations. The team of experts at Radiant Drywall & Insulation take pride to deliver the best possible results to every customer. With two convenient locations, we are a family owned and operated business for more than three generations and we look forward to working with you. Contact us today so that we can answer any questions or schedule a detailed consultation.
