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browncat
in Masonry 13 years ago
Eco Roof Deck Tiles laid directly onto torched rubber roof membrane?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5163358c9a4a7-.jpg Hi there I have an estimate and a sample of a recycled plastic roof deck tile from a Canadian company called Renew Resources. They…
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jeanmarine2
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Looking for photos of header/post combinations for kitchen with island
I’m interested in seeing pictures of brownstone kitchens where a wall has been removed and a large header has been installed, or a smaller header…
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nancy sullivqn
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years ago
Seeking to purchase topsoil
I need 18 cubic yards of topsoil to replace existing topsoil in my backyard as it is contaminated with heavy metals. Anyone have a good…
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well_pHed
in Sidewalks 13 years ago
ISO bluestone flags for sidewalk restoration
We are looking for 3 or 4 bluestone flags for Landmarks sidewalk restoration. Must be 2″ thick at least and minimum 3ft x 3ft. We are willing…
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brooklynschlepper
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years ago
Can anyone give me good news?
I’m a longtime reader. This is my first question to the forum. We are looking to buy a home in District 15 (we rent now),…
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Somerset
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Looking for an installer for anaglypta/lincrusta paintable linoleum wall panels
We want to put paintable linoleum panels in our brownstone vestibule. The material, called anaglypta or lincrusta, is a paintable linoleum product that has it’s…
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psrookie
in Building Code 13 years ago
DOB question: 2 family v. 1 family
We recently purchased a brownstone that is listed with the DOB as a 2 family and the Dept of Finance as a 1 family. There…
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bkbrownstone
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years ago
Chimney repair
I’ve had a few people stop by to look at my chimney and it looks like it needs to be relined. Does anyone have any…
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nancy sullivqn
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years ago
Seeking to purchase topsoil
I need 18 cubic yards of topsoil to replace existing topsoil in my backyard as it is contaminated with heavy metals. Anyone have a good…
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widthom
in Heating 13 years and 2 months ago
The Pipes! The Pipes!
My duplex is heated by a combination of slant-fin and cast iron baseboard hot-water heat. Been here 3 seasons now with no problems to speak…
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chillym
in Metalwork 13 years and 11 months ago
Good Metal worker and locksmith needed asap
Can anyone recommend good locksmiths and/or metal workers for the Bed-Stuy area? Need to get security bars put on windows and to have locks changed…
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bkbrownstone
in For Sale 13 years ago
Forced air boiler repair/diagnosis
I have a newish forced air heating system. (Installed in Nov. 2012) For some odd reason it hasn’t been working correctly for the last month,…
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eman134
in Heating 13 years ago
I think that I did a decent job on a steam boiler replacement....what do you think?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515e2a8e618ba-.jpg LGB-6 steam job on a 16 unit building
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Penhallow
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Patchy Brownstone?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516216000ef02-.jpg I had my facade restored late last year but I am worried that the brownstone looks patchy, especially the stairs. My contractor stands by…
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brownieinhk
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Attaching wooden boards to metal deck
Hello everyone, I am looking to you knowledgeable folk for suggestions about how I could attach wooden boards to our metal deck. We have the…
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irmalight
in For Sale 13 years and 2 months ago
Decorative Antique Wood Transom $600 OBO
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50fee782dd5e1-.jpg I bought this beauty but sadly it won’t fit … 112′ long by 22 & 3/4″ high – it’s a lovely piece. Let me…
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brooklymama
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Converting a commerical to residential (1 Fam)
Hi there – we’re looking at purchasing a building currently listed as commercial and converting it into a single fam residence. Has anyone had any…
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jeanmarine2
in Flooring 13 years ago
Painting risers on hardwood stairs?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515acb9f45dac-.jpg Is it more typical to paint the risers on hardwood stairs or leave them au naturel? I have includes a picture of our stairwell…
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