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noella.scott
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
Disturbing aesbestos material with .98% chrystoline during demolition
Question for anyone who’s dealt with aesbestos before. A few of our materials have nearly 1% ACM so technically a formal abatement isn’t required. But…
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Inigo
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Is it common for expediters to be making false complaints to gain business?
Has anybody heard of shady expeditors making false complaints on properties to in turn solicit their services to the victimized landlords? Our member has received…
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laurenpacker123
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
Flooding in Basement
Our basement has been flooding every time it rains. It never used to happen, but when we renovated the house 2 years ago, we put…
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ps158
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
crumbling sounds behind our walls / renovation next door
I thought I posted this but it seems to not have gone through. Apologies if this is coming through a second time. Let me preface…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Cracks in concrete basement floor?
We’re renovating the basement in our 100-year-old brick rowhouse, and the contractor is concerned about cracks in the concrete floor. He says the proper fix…
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bryan123
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
3 Brand New Marvin Landmark Quality Windows for Sale
Hello all, We ordered them wrong size, and cannot use this trio of BRAND NEW, PERFECT CONDITION, MARVIN [LANDMARK QUALITY] WINDOWS. The windows are MARVIN…
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mbshure
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Hardie Installer ASAP
I am looking for an installer for fiber cement siding/trim. It is ready now and I haven’t been able to find someone without it being…
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mrohrmann
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
Compensation for backyard usage and damage from new building built next door
So I have a essentially brand new building going up next door and I have let the contractors use my backyard and then some but…
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decoart
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 7 years and 5 months ago
Department of Buildings Violation
I am in the process of filing for a permit to have some work done on my recently purchased home. The contractor who filed the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Salvaged doors?
Hi, can anyone recommend a site or place to find old salvaged brownstone entrance doors? The previous owner of our our house removed it and…
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laurenpacker123
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
Flooding in Basement
Our basement has been flooding every time it rains. It never used to happen, but when we renovated the house 2 years ago, we put…
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smileyface
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
Looking for Marble Mantel &/or Entry Bench
Hey guys, Just wanted to check if anyone hear is or knows of someone selling a marble mantel or an entry way bench. It’s been…
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mbshure
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Hardie Installer ASAP
I am looking for an installer for fiber cement siding/trim. It is ready now and I haven’t been able to find someone without it being…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Salvaged doors?
Hi, can anyone recommend a site or place to find old salvaged brownstone entrance doors? The previous owner of our our house removed it and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Seeking feedback on Stones R Us contracting
Has anyone used this firm for brownstone work – facade, stoop, etc?
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soundhoner
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Homeowner Insurance Policy When Renovating
Hello, For those of you that did gut renovations, did you do anything to alter your homeowner insurance policy before the renovations? Second — how…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Wiring a house
Anyone ever have their house rewired and a new panel put in? If so how many floors, how long did it take, what’s the cost…
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firsthome
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
How can I improve soundproofing between units in a townhouse.
I recently finished a townhouse renovation, but the soundproofing between the duplex and garden level apartment turns out to be insufficient. On the garden level…
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