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June 9, 2008
need to get an AC cage/box installed
hi Brownstoners. Can anyone make a recommendation for a metal worker who can cut and re-weld the window bars of my garden unit to fit an AC unit? It's pretty hot without AC at the moment so it's kind of a rush job. Also, how much could I expect to pay for that? thanks in advance for any help you can offer.
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I had this done last year by Custom Metal Products and they did a great job. They did other things at the same time: build a new ladder to the roof hatch, fixed the roof hatch, and build a vent in my cellar door. Total was $750. Their shop is located in bed-stuy and they seem to be doing a lot of work on historical houses. They have a website, you can find them easily with a google search.
Posted by: Ibis at June 9, 2008 7:00 PM
If you are in northern Brooklyn (Slope/Heights etc.), I use Vinnie's Italian Art. They did the exact same job for us last summer and came the same day that we called. They were done in about an hour, and their prices were competitive. They did some other work for us as well.
If you live closer to the Bronx, S&V iron works did great work for us on a wrought-iron terrace railing and they definitely do window bars. I highly recommend both of them.
Posted by: lavioletta at June 10, 2008 10:03 AM
Save a lot of money and time: purchase a thru-the-wall model and sleeve for it. This will cost more than window mounted unit but NOT $750! Mount this unit on the window sill. All exhaust will be from the rear and to the outdoors. Cut a white styrofoam batt (get it from the packing materials) to fill in open spaces. Much better with out scarring the windows and the unit goes when you go.
Posted by: guest at June 10, 2008 12:57 PM
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