Bulkhead ideas?


I am looking for ideas to build a bulkhead and use it both to access to the roof and also to bring light to the stairs. I would substitute the zenithal light that comes from the skylight and just heats the top floor in summer for the south facing windows or glass to get light and heat in winter and light in summer. Anybody has done something similar or has any opinion about that?

Categories: Skylight
By JamesProspect | 02/02/2010 7:34 PM | Comment

Gas Insert Fireplace


Anybody has installed a gas fireplace in the existing box of a brownstone? I don’t have a mantle and that would let me be more flexible. The size is very small, not more than 27 by 27 inches. I would like to hear from your experience, brand of the gas fireplace…

Categories: Chimney
By JamesProspect | 01/29/2010 4:45 PM | Comment

Spray Foam Insulation Experience


I am planning a major renovation and thinking about the best insulation. I’ve heard many good things about Spray Foam Insulation. Any advise about the best Spray Foam Insulation contractors in Brooklyn? Someone was also telling me about this company: www.sprayfoamdirect.com They sell kits and apparently is not that difficult. Anybody has any experience? I’ve done some research and there are other companies: www.tigerfoam.com and www.fomofoam.com but I am not sure if it’s true that can be done as a Do it Yourself project.

Categories: Insulation
By JamesProspect | 01/22/2010 12:03 PM | Comment