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  "name": "What qualifies as a small drywall repair versus a major replacement?",
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      "name": "What qualifies as a small drywall repair versus a major replacement?",
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        "text": "Small drywall damage includes nail holes, minor stress cracks, dents, and doorknob punctures up to a few inches across. These issues typically require mesh tape or spackle, joint compound, sanding, and spot painting. Larger holes spanning multiple inches, water-damaged gypsum board, or compromised wall framing require structural backing, cutting out full damaged sections, and inserting fresh drywall panels. A key decision factor is checking for underlying issues: if a crack stems from shifting framing, plumbing leaks, or foundation settling, the source must be resolved before repairing the surface to prevent the defect from reappearing.",
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        "description": "Small repairs involve minor dents, cracks, and holes under a few inches. Damage requiring new wallboard panels, structural framing backing, or leak remediation counts as major replacement."
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  "description": "Small repairs involve minor dents, cracks, and holes under a few inches. Damage requiring new wallboard panels, structural framing backing, or leak remediation"
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