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April 29, 2009
wooden stoops info needed
Many of the updated/remodelled frame houses in the South Slope have chosen to keep the original wooden stoop look. Looking for info on companies who have done this, or info on the construction methods involved. Any help would be appreciated. For instance, the former 'house of the day' frame house on 14th street has a wooden stoop. The houses on the row on Webster Place have really well maintained wooden stoops with thick and elaborate wooden ballusters.
I have seen construction that looks to be totally wooden, and have also seen what looks to be a wood layer built up over an older masonry stood.
thanks-
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Any contractor can build wood stoops. If you're really looking for the custom balusters and rails then try some of the woofworking guys that list here>>>>>>>>
Nate at southslopewoodworkers is pretty helpful.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 29, 2009 1:56 PM
Thanks-
Most contractors I've spoken too have too many bad things to say about wood stoops and don't want to build one--even the ones who specialize in restoring frame houses.
Will contact the south slope woodworks guys-
Posted by: Park Place at April 29, 2009 2:21 PM
I agree that wood stoops need maintenace every few years. I had a set built that led about 15 steps up from ground to 1st floor in a Chicago "painted lady." You need to build the stringers out of pressure treated and then cap them with cedar. The steps need to be cedar as well and you really need to prime everything in oil and probably color coat in oil as well. Another good idea is to mix a sand into the paint you use for the treads to reduce slipperiness.
A lot of so-so carpenters can't even figure out how to cut a stringer these days. Don't let them deter you. A nice clapboard house deserves a nice set of wood steps.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 29, 2009 2:44 PM
right on. since I built my own pressure treated wooden stringers and stairs from my parlor floor back deck, I may take it on myself...
Posted by: Park Place at April 29, 2009 4:16 PM
This guy does decks & was recommended on here a couple of weeks ago. He might do steps.
Steve Rayboy
718-789-7398
347-526-8670
steve@urbanexteriors.biz
www.urbanexteriors.biz
Posted by: Arkady at April 29, 2009 4:17 PM
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