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Fiberglass repair needed
We have a fiberglass bathtub that was hit on the side and created cracks and little shards sticking up. We need somebody to fix it.
Any Ideas?
Please call gennaro 347 244 3016
07/09/2009 5:53 PM
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Looking for window instaler
I’m looking for a window installer to come give a 3rd party opinion on their quality. I’m in an argument with the manufacturer who is refusing to fix them and I need a pro to give their opinion. Please call 347 244 3016
06/08/2009 9:40 PM
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Fire escape or Metal Needed
We’ll take down your fire escape for free in return for keeping the metal. We need fire escape metal or
similar metal to create a salvaged spiral staircase and catwalk similar to the one in the picture.
If you want to get rid of your fire escape please call gennaro 347 244 3016. Willing to pay if already removed.
03/31/2009 1:30 PM
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What size do risers need to be?
What is the required size for risers to meet code? I’m being told that a two family (lower duplex and upper triplex) needs one inch copper risers for both cold water and hot water. Then half inch would branch off to each fixture. Will an inspector ok 3/4 inch? One inch seems excessive to me. Does anyone have the link to where this code would be?
03/28/2009 4:19 PM
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My Boiler: a Sports Car Engine!
I swear my new boiler looks like this miniature version of a sports car. Or a space ship. It’s the most high tech thing I’ve ever seen. I had New York Solar Systems install it. You can see Chester from NY Solar in the picture. They suggested I go with a Buderus boiler. It is so efficient you can put your hand over the exhaust vent and it’s barely hot. Try putting your hand over the exhaust of an old boiler without getting third degree burns.
Buderus is really simple to operate. It’s just this little space age pop out drawer with two knobs. But you do want somebody who knows what they are doing to install it otherwise you might not maximize the efficiency. And NY Solar really did a great job. It claims to be in the high 90 percentile of efficiency.
This post is basically a plug for Buderus and NY Solar Systems because I am so impressed by both. It is hard to find a good honest plumber so I’m raving about the one I’ve found. Their number is 516 318 1172.
I know this is totally in my heat but the hot water feels better coming from the new boiler!
02/21/2009 8:39 PM
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Looking for Brownstone Cornice
I’m looking for a brownstone cornice. It doesn’t matter what it looks like but ideally it is salvaged. Any suggestions?
Gennaro 347 244 3016.
02/18/2009 11:34 PM
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Free Firewood
We have some left over wood from a renovation. It is dry old growth wood, mostly fir. We cut it into small pieces. Carroll Gardens. 347 244 3016.
02/15/2009 3:12 PM
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Great Insulation Cheap
I have some overage of really good insulation for sale. It is 4×8 board and has a better R value than all other insulation (inch for inch).
It is $12/board (is $24 new).
For more info please see EcoBrooklyn.com
02/02/2009 8:11 PM
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Free Firewood
I have more firewood from a renovation I’m doing. It is clean and cut into small pieces. Mostly old studs, planks etc. It is the old wood, not the white new stuff that burns in two seconds and spits all over the place.
Please call 347 244 3016
9-4 M-F. In carroll gardens.
02/02/2009 8:01 PM
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Wanted: Roof Slate
Does anyone know where I could get some slate for a renovation I’m doing? I’m trying to match what’s there. The pieces are about 6″ wide by one foot high. They have the lower corners at a 45 degree angle so when placed together it makse a hex shape. That angle could be cut out of a rectangular slate if need be. Any ideas??
Pls call 347 244 3016. Thanks! Gennaro.
01/27/2009 3:29 PM
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