A trend in this series of articles has been to focus on new construction, and to address some of the more common-and in some cases less common-situations encountered by drywall contracting companies of medium to large size. Consequently, little attention has been paid to the procedures used in renovation projects, where the modifying of existing construction is frequently performed by the smaller contractor.
Recently, many homeowners have taken advantage of record-low interest rates and the appreciation of their current homes to buy bigger, newer houses, and in doing so, they have expanded the niche for contractors who specialize in sprucing up the many older residences that have been put up for resale. Some sellers will sell them in as-is condition; others will fix them up first to maximize their selling price. In other words, there is money to be made fixing up these older homes either before or after they are put on the market.