Drywall Contractor in Burnaby, BCAre you looking for a professional drywall company in Burnaby, BC? A company you can trust for all your drywalling needs? Then look no more; we are a homegrown company that comprises a team of professionals that adhere to international standards. We believe in offering our clients the best quality drywall boards as needed for their space. Our trusted experts can walk you through your options and help make your choices easier.
At DNR Drywall we take our customers needs and put them as the at the top of our priority list. With that being said, we have used our platform to help educate our customers so they can best make the choices for themselves.
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What is Drywall?
This is a term used to referrer to panels made of calcium sulfate dehydrate. It is sometimes known as plasterboard, gypsum panels, or sheetrock. Gypsum is a naturally occurring mineral found in more than 85 countries around the world. It is a powdery like substance that is packed down into hard boards that are glued together between a paper like material. Plasterboard is used in the construction industry to create ceilings, walls, arches, and other architectural designs. Drywall is a versatile medium that can be used to cover your walls and ceilings regardless of design.
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Drywall boards have several advantages. For example, depending on the style, some boards add protection to your home with increased fire-resistance. For example, Type X or Type C boards have a fire rating of 60 minutes depending on the size. This means, if a fire were to break out at your home, you could have an additional 60 minutes to put it out before it spreads to other areas.
Other advantages include soundproofing capabilities, which comes in handy if you live near a busy market or a highway. This also includes added sound proofing between floors and rooms within your home. Other drywall panels can help protect your home from water and mold damage. Depending on the rating and style chosen. They are made from materials that have high absorption properties that turn the board into a gooey paste when exposed to water for an extended period of time. Water damage can also affect the structural stability of your walls. Typically if your drywall is wet, so is your insulation and possibly your wood framing. The longer you wait to repair your drywall the cost will rise.
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Mold is a type of fungal growth that spreads easily in humid areas such as the bathroom and kitchen. It is also common to find mold where water damage has occurred. If you think you've have a potential area in your home that could have water damaged drywall we recommend getting this looked at immediately. Mold can be black, green or white and poses health risks to all. For example, if you do not use a mold-resistant gypsum board, you risk having a stuffy nose, itchy eyes, or skin irritation. If you are asthmatic or have other health concerns, then the reactions can be more severe.
Custom Drywall Concepts
Gypsum boards are versatile because they can accommodate any architectural design, concept, and theme. For example, you can have a Jurassic park gypsum theme installed in your child's room to teach them about history. Other ideas include a custom desk built into your wall, a unique bar with added LED lighting features, or a 3D sculpture on the wall.
Gypsum boards are versatile because they can accommodate any architectural design, concept, and theme. For example, you can have a Jurassic park gypsum theme installed in your child's room to teach them about history. Other ideas include a custom desk built into your wall, a unique bar with added LED lighting features, or a 3D sculpture on the wall.
Affordability
Our drywall estimators are honest about our prices up front as per your space needs and any special requests. We work with you to help you stay on budget and get what you need. Depending on the level of finishing needed for your space or if its repairing damaged drywall the cost is going to vary.
Our drywall estimators are honest about our prices up front as per your space needs and any special requests. We work with you to help you stay on budget and get what you need. Depending on the level of finishing needed for your space or if its repairing damaged drywall the cost is going to vary.
Protect Your Home
Type X or Type C drywall boards help protect your house from fire. Depending on the size used, it can increase the fire rating by 30 – 60 minutes based on the wall system ratings. It is important to consider the building codes for your residential area as well. Various types of boards have different features as well such as added levels of insulation your home and assisting to lower your energy bills. They are not recommended as a substitute for insulation.
If you would like to get more information on the best type of drywall board for your home, give us a call and we will prepare you a no-obligation quote!
Type X or Type C drywall boards help protect your house from fire. Depending on the size used, it can increase the fire rating by 30 – 60 minutes based on the wall system ratings. It is important to consider the building codes for your residential area as well. Various types of boards have different features as well such as added levels of insulation your home and assisting to lower your energy bills. They are not recommended as a substitute for insulation.
If you would like to get more information on the best type of drywall board for your home, give us a call and we will prepare you a no-obligation quote!
Our Drywall Services
We offer a wide range of drywall services to the resident homeowners of Burnaby BC and surrounding areas. These services include:
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Our Residential Drywall Services
Our residential services are categorized into many things including drywall installation and repair. Our drywall repair services in Burnaby, BC are geared towards patching holes in the walls and ceilings from renovations or accidental damages, fixing water damaged drywall boards, and various other repairs. Mostly all of our services will include some form of installation work, unless you would like to hire us specifically for taping, mudding and sanding. Our finishing services also include adding textured drywall and painting.
Drywall Repair Services
There are two common types of wall holes that require repair; those caused by doorknobs and those caused by popping nails. However, it's not uncommon to have accidental damage from moving furniture around or from changing various types of fixtures around your home. We also help our customers in bathroom and kitchen renovations such as fixing drywall gaps around plumbing pipes.
There are two common types of wall holes that require repair; those caused by doorknobs and those caused by popping nails. However, it's not uncommon to have accidental damage from moving furniture around or from changing various types of fixtures around your home. We also help our customers in bathroom and kitchen renovations such as fixing drywall gaps around plumbing pipes.
Repairing Small Holes
Doorknobs are the biggest culprits when it comes to creating wall holes. In most cases, this problem is more prone where you have little children in the house. If the hole is less than 6 inches wide we consider this a small hole repair, it is covered with a drywall patch, and a joint compound is then applied over the patch. The area is then sanded and painted to give it a seamless look. When the hole is more than 6 inches wide, we refer to this as a medium sized hole and in the case of larger drywall holes from substantial damage we may replace the entire section instead.
If it was caused by a door handle, to ensure that this problem does not occur again in the future, we can install a wall guard over the previously damaged area. This is a hard round disk that prevents the doorknob from damaging the wall. Other alternatives include using a hinge doorstop or a door stopper placed on the baseboard of the wall at risk. As a side note: In a commercial application we often recommend a hydraulic system which makes it harder for the door to open hence slowing the speed at which it can crash into the wall. This is also helpful in preventing doors you want to stay closed from remaining open.
When having new plumbing installed or updating electrical fixtures we can repair the gaps that will have been created during the renovations. These are easy fixes that our team is well-equipped to handle. Reach out to our estimators if you have questions regarding the size of your drywall repairs.
If it was caused by a door handle, to ensure that this problem does not occur again in the future, we can install a wall guard over the previously damaged area. This is a hard round disk that prevents the doorknob from damaging the wall. Other alternatives include using a hinge doorstop or a door stopper placed on the baseboard of the wall at risk. As a side note: In a commercial application we often recommend a hydraulic system which makes it harder for the door to open hence slowing the speed at which it can crash into the wall. This is also helpful in preventing doors you want to stay closed from remaining open.
When having new plumbing installed or updating electrical fixtures we can repair the gaps that will have been created during the renovations. These are easy fixes that our team is well-equipped to handle. Reach out to our estimators if you have questions regarding the size of your drywall repairs.
Repairing Medium and Large Holes
Sometimes, using a drywall patch may not be as effective as it should be. It is for this reason we will sometimes recommend the replacement of a whole section of drywall board. We take a large board and cut it into a square shape that is at least 2 inches wider than the damaged section. We then measure and draw the outline on the wall before then using a drywall saw to cut out the traced area. We are a drywall company that believes in measuring twice and cutting once. Every repair is handled with care as not to damage any other areas nearby. After installing the replacement board we will tape, mud, sand and paint the wall back to its original state and leave it looking new.
Repairing a Corner Bead
A corner bead is an area in which two drywall sections meet to form a corner. This is the most tricky part to repair; thus, it requires exemplary drywall skills to properly complete a smooth finish. Though every drywaller has their way of doing things, we prefer to use a conservative approach. We vertically cut the damaged area on the top and bottom parts of the bead. A utility knife is then used to cut the plasterboard vertically to remove fragments of the damaged board. We will then measure and cut a new corner bead and attach it using a manufacturer's recommended adhesive. Inward corner damage is more uncommon than the protruding corners.
Commercial Drywall Services
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We understand how important first impressions are to our clients that run their own businesses. When a customer walks in they want to see a store that has no damage because it shows the store values their services offered. If a customer walks in to see damaged walls and broken fixtures they immediately put that shop into a lower quality store. Show your customers the value you offer by having our drywall contractors complete your repairs and installations.
When vetting commercial drywall contractors, there are specific kits and tools that they must have. One of these kits is a drywall repair kit. A plasterboard repair kit is a kit designed to patch minor dents and holes. Whatever the type of kit used, they will likely include the following tools: |
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Some of the tools that you should expect a drywall contractor to have are:
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A Mud Pan: This tool is used to store gypsum compound and make the application process very easy
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Cordless Drill: A cordless drill is used to load up screws on the wall automatically.
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Drywall T-Square: The tool enables the contractor to make straight cuts on the wall. It has a T-shape for cutting corners.
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A Utility Knife: The best contractor is one who has a utility knife that uses interchangeable blades. This will make it easy to cut different gypsum boards such as Type X boards and moisture resistant boards.
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Drywall Knife: This is an essential tool for a drywaller. Without this tool, it would be impossible to apply mud across seams and joints. It is made of either metal or plastic and comes in varying sizes, such as 6 – 12 inches.
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A Pole Sander: A pole sander is used to sand hard to reach areas in the ceiling. It is much more efficient when compared to a sanding block, especially when sanding a large area.
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A Dust Mask: A dust mask is used to protect the wearer from gypsum air particles that can cause respiratory infections.
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Sanding Block: This is sandpaper wrapped up in a rectangular sponge. It has an abrasive grit and is used to smooth out hard to reach areas.
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Sound Proofing Services
Is the sound in your home often too much? If this is the case, then you need to think about soundproofing. Soundproofing is done to block unwanted noise from either leaving or entering your property. Before we soundproof your property, we try first to understand the type of sound you require to be blocked. This will help us know the kind of soundproofing service required to fix the issue.
There are two ways in which sound can be blocked. These are:
- Using a sound-absorbing material
- Using a sound blocking material
A sound-absorbing material soaks up sound vibrations ensuring they do not bounce off again. On the other hand, a sound blocking material prevents sound energy from passing through it. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Some types of drywall will help reduce the sound in your home.
If you are looking to have your property soundproofed? Give us a call, and we will prepare you a no-obligation quote.
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Additional Services Provided
Framing Services
When it comes to the construction of your home, your framing is really important and uses steel or wood to form a structure. It is this structure that holds drywall, insulation, electrical and other types of finishing in place. While we don't do new home framing installation, we do help our customers in renovation and restoration services. If you are adding a room to your unfinished basement or somewhere else in your home we can assist you with these requirements. Part of our restoration services comes from repairing water damaged areas in your home. Water damage isn't always limited to your drywall, it depends on where the water was coming from and how long it was left before being fixed.
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Steel Framing
Steel is mostly used in commercial projects because of its ease of use and affordability. Thanks to technological development, steel frames are much cheaper than wood frames. However, this will depend on the location. Some of the designs used for steel frames include Z-shapes, Channels, Tee shapes, and H shapes. So what makes steel a suitable framing material:
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Wood Framing
Though steel is considered an eco-friendly system, it is undeniable that wood frames are more eco friendly. Wood frames are made from natural material and do not release toxic chemicals to the environment. When using wooden frames, keep in mind that they should be treated for pest control, water resistance, and fire-resistance. Not all homes use treated wood framing. Advantages of using wooden frames include;
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Commercial and Residential Insulation Services
Did you know that in some provinces, the law requires you to have your residential or commercial property insulated? This is because of our drastic climate changes throughout the seasons. Your insulation is key to preventing issues such as frozen pipes, and heat loss and gains that keep your energy bills low. We offer this service because often during repairs you might have damage to your insulation as well. Instead of having to hire multiple companies we try to offer turn-key services that make it more time and cost effective for our clients.
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Steel Building Owners
Insulation is required in steel buildings to stabilize the humidity levels. The benefits of having insulation installed include;
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Commercial Coolers and Freezers
When used in commercial coolers and freezers, insulation offers the following benefits:
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Public Buildings
When used in public buildings, insulation has several benefits:
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Residential Insulation Services
Our residential insulation services are geared towards helping property owners reduce their energy bills by more than 30%. Some of our insulation services include:
Our residential insulation services are geared towards helping property owners reduce their energy bills by more than 30%. Some of our insulation services include:
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Batt and Roll Insulation
Batt insulation is preferred because it makes a property more energy-efficient by preventing cool air from escaping during summer and warm air from escaping during winter. Insulation is made from glass cullet and other materials that is then spun and rolled for easy installation. |
Vapour Barrier
Air sealing uses plastic or foil to seal identified areas in the house that allow air vapour to escape causing inefficient heat loss and gains. The holes will often be around the attic or crawlspace. This is a difficult job that requires being done by a qualified personal to ensure a tight seal. |