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September 28, 2006
iron railing and gate
We recently moved into a brownstone that has a badly damaged iron railing and gate. It also needs the facade resurfaced with new brownstone material.
We're going to have the facade redone next spring, but were thinking of having the iron work done now, since it's in bad shape. I'm wondering if having the iron work done before the resurfacing is a bad idea, since the stairs will have to be resurfaced as well. Will this cause double work on the iron side (do they have to remove parts of the railing, which could damage the repaired iron)? Would it be better to wait and do both together? The iron isn't a safety issue, just unattractive, so it could wait if that's a better idea.
I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks.
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i recommend doing the iron work now, and the masonary work whenever. the masons shouldn't hurt the iron, but the iron workers may/will hurt the masonary work.
Posted by: wt at September 28, 2006 9:39 PM
I STRONGLY reccommend Vinnies Italian Art
42 Bergen St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 875-1362
They do a fantastic job. Believe me I have used two other companies and have had nothing but trouble. These are the guys you want fixing your iron work.
Posted by: Tom at September 29, 2006 10:55 AM
Kenny's Ironworks on Skillman Street in Clinton Hill is great. Has done work at two houses for me in the past in FG and Clinton Hill. His prices are better than Vinnie and his work is fantastic. Just ask him to give you some examples. Vinnie can be hard to pin down on price, which is pretty unprofessional in my opinion, and when he does give a price it is generally a good bit more than other shops.
Posted by: Anonymous at September 29, 2006 11:35 AM
I have to agree on the comments about Vinny above. His work is great but he beats around the bush on price and then nails you in the end. I would avoid using Vinny in the future unless I had a project that was a work of art, not just refinishing railings etc.
Posted by: Anonymous at September 29, 2006 3:07 PM
I also had a shifting price with Vinny and ended up using another ironworks company.
Does anyone have an opinion on using concrete balusters to replace iron onces? They can be shaped the same and even painted to look like metal.
Posted by: Anonymous at October 1, 2006 9:23 PM
I live in a Condo in Clinton Hill which is thinking of removing the fire escapes as there has been a rash of burglaries via the escapes. The building was fitted with sprinklers through-out during the gut renovation. Original developers probably thought it would save money to leave them up. In addition the building will look much nicer. Has anyone had experience removing fire escapes before? Can the iron be sold? What is the best company for this work. Thanks
Posted by: Keith at October 9, 2006 2:32 PM
I live in a Condo in Clinton Hill which is thinking of removing the fire escapes as there has been a rash of burglaries via the escapes. The building was fitted with sprinklers through-out during the gut renovation. Original developers probably thought it would save money to leave them up. In addition the building will look much nicer. Has anyone had experience removing fire escapes before? Can the iron be sold? What is the best company for this work. Thanks
Posted by: Keith at October 9, 2006 3:12 PM
live in a Condo in Clinton Hill which is thinking of removing the fire escapes as there has been a rash of burglaries via the escapes. The building was fitted with sprinklers through-out during the gut renovation. Original developers probably thought it would save money to leave them up. In addition the building will look much nicer. Has anyone had experience removing fire escapes before? Can the iron be sold? What is the best company for this work. Thanks
Posted by: Oldlady at October 9, 2006 3:18 PM
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