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May 21, 2008
Basement Skylight
I am planing on renovating the basement of my brownstone and I was thinking of adding a skylight in the front part of the property. So this would be directly under the stoop area. I wanted to use the hole that alrady exists and just putt glass. So is this possible and if so what kind of permits should I get. I need help!
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Its better then not getting any!
Posted by: teddyunc at May 22, 2008 7:14 AM in response to Basement Skylight
I would love to go for it but is there some renovating company I should consult with?
Posted by: teddyunc at May 22, 2008 8:47 PM in response to Basement Skylight
Sorry about the confusion, but this is the area right in front of the front windows. So its the part that has hatch opening out from the ground.
Posted by: teddyunc at May 26, 2008 12:50 AM in response to Basement Skylight
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Its better then not getting any!
Posted by: teddyunc at May 22, 2008 7:14 AM in response to Basement Skylight
sounds like you have it all figured out Teddy. Go for it
Posted by: guest at May 22, 2008 10:45 AM in response to Basement Skylight
I would love to go for it but is there some renovating company I should consult with?
Posted by: teddyunc at May 22, 2008 8:47 PM in response to Basement Skylight
I'm confused, when you say "directly under the stoop area" what exactly are you talking about? There are some really cool options for bringing in more sunlight on the market, but I'm not sure that any of them would work for what you are describing. Is a pic possible? I'm thinking of most brownstone stoops, which have the door under them and I can't picture where you would put a skylight.
You can put glass in any opening, and if you glob enough caulk on, it will not leak, but for how long is always the question.
Posted by: Bond at May 24, 2008 7:58 AM in response to Basement Skylight
Sorry about the confusion, but this is the area right in front of the front windows. So its the part that has hatch opening out from the ground.
Posted by: teddyunc at May 26, 2008 12:50 AM in response to Basement Skylight
in that case, it's an easy enough job, there are skylights specifically rated for that application (they have to hold a certain amount of weight to qualify). I think there is a place on Smith street and ninth who builds what you are looking for, but I can't remember his name. If you don't go with that, you would have to get a contractor to build up a small curb, install a flat roof skylight and then put a cage of iron bars over it to keep people from walking on it. It would be servicable, but hard to keep it from looking ugly as hell.
Posted by: Bond at May 26, 2008 9:13 AM in response to Basement Skylight
But its better then nothing. Which is the point!
Posted by: teddyunc at May 22, 2008 7:13 AM in response to Basement Skylight