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hillel
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 9 months ago
Fireplace job - looking for competent fireplace who know about gas inserts and brownstone chimneys
We bought a house from a family member in 2007 and have been using a gas fireplace (model mendota D 40 insert) as our main…
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deano
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 9 months ago
New steam boiler flue... and what else?
I’m about to take on this steam boiler and the house it heats. I have been told that it’s not that old, but seems to…
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BklynDahl
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 9 months ago
Chimney Cleaning?
Hi all, Any recommendations for a reputable company to do a basic chimney cleaning? I have a new-ish boiler and a chimney that hasn’t been…
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doingygirl
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 9 months ago
Looking for matching marble mantles
Hi, my husband and I are in search of a pair of matching carrera marble mantles for our 1890 brownstone. Please notify me if you’re…
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deano
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 9 months ago
New steam boiler flue... and what else?
I’m about to take on this steam boiler and the house it heats. I have been told that it’s not that old, but seems to…
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doingygirl
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 9 months ago
Looking for matching marble mantles
Hi, my husband and I are in search of a pair of matching carrera marble mantles for our 1890 brownstone. Please notify me if you’re…
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arewedoneyet
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 9 months ago
Gas Fireplace's
We have several original marble-mantled fireplaces which we rebuilt to accommodate wood or gas inserts. We also relined the chimneys. I’m looking for two kind…
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hillel
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 9 months ago
chimney brick collapse
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e6ffab218a19-.jpg We live in a brownstone and use a gas fireplace in our kitchen. last Spring we heard bricks collapsing inside our wall and it…
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mjneuwirth
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 11 months ago
DOB is requiring a 'chimney smoke test' but what is the methodology we're supposed to use and who can perform this?
We are in the process of changing the certificate of occupancy of our brownstone from a 3-family to a 1- or 2-family home after combining…
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reno101
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 11 months ago
Fireplace Surround Finish
Hello All, We are restoring the cast iron surround of our non working Victorian marble fireplace. We are undecided on the finish, flat or…
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reno101
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 11 months ago
Fireplace Surround Finish
Hello All, We are restoring the cast iron surround of our non working Victorian marble fireplace. We are undecided on the finish, flat or…
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mack68
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 11 months ago
Pre-War Home Renovation - Chimney/Fireplace
Working on a restoration project in my home, can anyone recommend a chimney/fireplace expert?
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mack68
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 11 months ago
Pre-War Home Renovation - Chimney/Fireplace
Working on a restoration project in my home, can anyone recommend a chimney/fireplace expert?
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