Forum: Doors
May 13, 2008
need a steel door made
hi,
can anyone recomend someone who can make a high-quality, custom, steel door?
thanks.
May 12, 2008
Need a new back door-where to start?
I need to get our our back door replaced but I don't know where to begin. I think the area around the door might need to be fixed or re-built in addition to replacing the door itself (right now I can see light around the bottom and side of the door and I've seen a mouse scurry under it). As you can probably tell I don't know the first thing about who to call to get this done. I have researched doors but I don't even know how to order one since I don't know what size, etc. I need. It seems like most of the door companies I have looked at (Andersen, Pella) don't install. I feel like I need more than a handyman for this but isn't an architect overkill? We are on a budget.
Doors, wood trims and floor
We have 1 painted solid wood door 30x84 (probably mahogany) and a pair of french bifolds (2)24x84 true divided restoration glass - 1 of the glass pane broken. They're yours for free if you'll pick them up at our place. We live on a 4th fl. walk up.
Some flat stock trims leftover are available as well.
1 box of Schon quick click engineered 7/16" x 4" Nocturnal Oak for sale. It'll give you 30 sf. Bought for $135+tax+ delivery, selling for $100. Unopened, brand new in box.
If interested please email : opister@gmail.com
Thanks.
May 6, 2008
Fire Doors in Landmark Brownstones
I'm reposting to another forum.
We own a brownstone in a landmarked brooklyn neighborhood. The previous owner was processing the C of O to change it from a 1 family to a 3 family.
In that process he had to take out doors leading into our apartment and put in self closing fire doors. The doors he took out were those big beautiful 9 foot hallway doors.
I read a NY Times article a few years after regarding a renovation in Brooklyn. An architect found a provision that allowed them to keep those big beautiful doors.
Any suggestions? I've got them in the basement, in a dry place.
April 26, 2008
Restore brownstone front doors?
I need a reputable contractor who restores the heavy wooden front doors of a brownstone. Angie's List has no one, one owner said the contractor took her doors and refused to return them for 6 months until she paid twice the price. Any suggestions?
April 21, 2008
Nice Doors for Sale
2 doors for sale. Each door is 27 x 94. A little work and these doors will shine. Asking $600 or best offer for the pair.Please contact Eric@notedco.com for more info.
April 15, 2008
Are these estimates ridiculous?
I just received two estimates for small jobs from a contractor that I've been using for a while. One of them seems like it might be OK, the other seems very high to me. I was wondering what other people thought.
The first is to replace all of the wood on the outside of a dormer window. There is more than enough roof to stand on so this does not involve any scaffolding or big ladders. The estimate was almost $1800.
The second was to put in a new door to the backyard, including a screen door and an iron security door. This is only for labor, not the cost of the three doors. However, it also includes building a frame for the door - the old opening has been gutted to the brick. The estimate is $1400.
This is from a contractor whose work I know and trust.
Are these out of whack with reality?
glass and iron door
Here's our problem -- the beautiful old wooden entry door (with glass parts) enters directly into our brownstone owner's triplex. The abundant summer street noise flows through it, and then into the entire house given our largely open layout. We've had the door repaired but there's only so much we can do. We don't want to tear down or cover up old door, but here's the idea. Right now we have decorative iron bars in front of the door as a security door. Why not replace with a glass / iron decorated security door and seal it up pretty tight to help block more sound.
I've seen plenty of doors like this, but can't find someone who makes them (glass doors, yes; iron bars, yes -- but not what I'm talking about). Anyone have any ideas? Much appreciated.
April 8, 2008
Need source for new interior doors
Greetings all:
We're about to begin our reno and need to source out seven new interior doors. We have an Arts and Crafts/Mission sensibility and furniture, so we were thinking of oak with strong vertical lines.
Would prefer to deal local but not Lowes/HD, but not looking for really expensive custom work either. I seem to remember a large door place on 3rd ave that is gone, altho there's another around 12th and 3rd.
Any recommendations?
April 6, 2008
Repairs for Tall Front Doors
I need some recommendations for aprofessional who can repair my large front double doors. They are the (original?) tall ones with long glass panels. They are very badly damaged around the lock area, have visible gaps on the bottom, and are fairy gucked up with paint. Cost is a consideration.