wood floors


problems with floors…hoping for a recommendation for someone who can pull up some floor boards see what’s underneath and (hopefully) put same back without too much wear and tear.

suggestions thoughts?

thanks!

Categories: Floors
By gretschgirl | 03/31/2011 8:50 PM | Comment

Energy Audit


does anyone have experience using Yury Polonsky for an energy audit? Any other recommendations? thanks!

Categories: Insulation
By gretschgirl | 03/31/2011 10:59 AM | Comment

hardwood floors buckling


Hi,

Our lovely wood floors were fine when we moved into our (relatively) new construction condo 3 months ago. Now the floors boards are separating at the seams and also buckling. Lots of bowing up. What could cause this? Floors were re-done right before we moved in.
Always appreciate the advice and experience of the brownstoners.

Categories: Floors
By gretschgirl | 03/19/2011 9:52 PM | Comment

insulation


Hi All,

Recently bought into a new construction building (about 3 years old) and it does not seem to be well insulated. Is there 1. a way to find out if insulation was done correctly in building (all units complain of same issue) 2. is there a specialist in engineering we would have to hire to look into this. 3. anyone out there living in modern glass and metal homes have similar issue?

thanks as always….

Categories: Construction
By gretschgirl | 03/14/2011 10:56 PM | Comment

cement terrace info


Hello All,

Thinking of purchase new construction condo unit. Besides having an inspector look are there any questions we should be asking relator/developer. We know zip about construction. One thing that concerns us is terrace is cement. Though it looks fine and has drainage thinking NY weather could wreak havoc with cracks and whatnot. Paranoid or logical?

Thanks all

Categories: Construction
By gretschgirl | 10/27/2010 10:45 PM | Comment

Info on Builder?


Is it possible to find information on a builder? New construction and wondering about quality/if any reviews good or bad about this developer. Omni Build. Located on Neptune Avenue in Coney Island. Any feedback appreciated.

thanks

Categories: Construction
By gretschgirl | 10/20/2010 1:45 PM | Comment

Sagging Floors


so how hard is it to fiz sagging floors? Assuming bad foundation or joists are not issues, is it possible to starighten the floors somewhat? Do you have to pull up old floors and place new, put floors over existing, or something else? And is it ridiculous expensive?

thanks all!

Categories: Renovation
By gretschgirl | 08/22/2010 5:41 PM | Comment

370 11th street


How does one find who developer is? I know brownstoners have different opinions about this property but I for one would live there

Categories: Conversion
By gretschgirl | 08/17/2010 4:57 PM | Comment

Living in Gowanus


Thanks to all who have responded to my posts this week. One last biggie: Place we are considering buying is on 11th street below 4th avenue. We are nervous about moving so far from park and seemingly far from services we are accustomed to. However, in exchange we are getting more space for the bucks. Anyone have an opinion about this area good or bad? safety, shopping, noise, pollution,up and coming or ongoing no man’s lands….etc
thanks….

By gretschgirl | 08/13/2010 11:46 AM | Comment

Cost to Build a Deck


Hi brownstoners. any ideas how much it may cost to build a metal deck off third floor of frame house? Condo unit has permission to do so. We would have to open a window into a door for access.

Understand it would be a very loose estimate. Realtor says 10K and that seems very low to me. would only be maybe 8×8

thanks!

Categories: Construction
By gretschgirl | 08/11/2010 8:40 PM | Comment