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April 15, 2009
Roofer
I used Premier Roofing in February. I wanted to wait and see how the roof held up before posting. They put a new modified bitumen roofing with a ten year guarantee on my brownstone. Freddy Ciliotta was incredibly nice, helpful and very flexible, willing to work around my schedule. And, he gave me a very detailed estimate. As far as I can tell, they did a great job. 4 guys who really seemed to know what they were doing and finished up in one day. So far, we’ve had a couple of real rainstorms, lots of wind etc. and no leaks. If there are any problems, Freddie will send someone to fix it; not refer me to the maker of the roof material or something like that. Theirs wasn’t the cheapest estimate, but it wasn’t the most expensive either and I like the fact that it’s family owned, has been in business for a long time and only does roofs. Premier Roofing, 718 638 3711
July 21, 2008
total wall system for brownstone facade
Elite renovation contractors hve given me a quote to r edo the facade of my brownstone using the "total wall fiberglass system." building will be cleaned with a machine usiing steam and air, then a clear gel insulation is sprayed on- t his also acts as a bonding agent - then two 3/8"thick coats of total wall fiberglass mix. Has anybody heard of this- or have any experience with it or with Elite renovation?
July 2, 2008
renting scaffolding
What is a good place to rent scaffolding? The front of my brownstone in Bed Stuy needs repair. My handiman/super says he can do it, but he will need to rent scaffolding
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So do you - per vinca - or don't you - per otis- need a dob permit to re-brownstone or reface the facade?
Posted by: meh7 at July 21, 2008 11:02 PM in response to refacing facade permits
thanks so much. I hadn't considered the liability issue. The scaffolding would go up in the front yard, not on city property.
Posted by: meh7 at July 7, 2008 2:58 PM in response to renting scaffolding
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Ohiise's question is still valid though. One of the worst things you can do to masonry is cover it with something rigid and impermeable like, for instance, Thoroseal. Seasonal heating/cooling will eventually cause cracks to develop, which lets moisture in and traps it. If that's followed by sub-freezing temps the water freezes, expands and the masonry will begin to disintegrate.
Make sure this stuff is flexible enough to take expansion/contraction and will also let the brownstone breathe.
Posted by: Steve at July 22, 2008 10:57 PM in response to total wall system for brownstone facade
I recommend you do not do this, but them again its your building and preference. Think of your Facade walls just like us, they need oxygen. Being that the facade materials are porous, they need to be exposed to air, if you block that....unseen deterioration shall occur, not maybe, but shall as in will and lets not forget the surprise of your friend the mold that shall pop up inside later on.
Posted by: Bklyn1 at August 6, 2008 9:38 AM in response to total wall system for brownstone facade
Finished facade is actually made up of the fiberglass mixture which has been tinted and is put on with a trowel. It's a kind of stucco.
Posted by: meh7 at July 22, 2008 11:22 AM in response to total wall system for brownstone facade