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skylightseeker
in Construction 11 years and 5 months ago
Steel Deck
We are completing a renovation in the next few weeks and wanted to ask about other folks’ experience with steel decks. Having previously lived in…
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murlsquirrel
in Construction 10 years and 11 months ago
Construction Loan
Hi all, I am wondering if anybody can offer any advice in regards to obtaining a construction loan and the drawbacks this type of loan…
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AstralOil
in Construction 10 years and 11 months ago
Contractor threatening us
I know its an old story but any advice is welcome. A contractor began a job doing facade restoration and brownstone and concrete work with…
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dklyn
in Construction 11 years ago
Shiplap?
We are considering paneling one wall of our dining room in shiplap, but we can’t find any local suppliers. Not only do they not carry…
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dklyn
in Construction 11 years ago
Shiplap?
We are considering paneling one wall of our dining room in shiplap, but we can’t find any local suppliers. Not only do they not carry…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Construction 11 years ago
EXTERIOR WALL SOUNDPROOFING BETWEEN BUILDINGS
Does anyone have any experience and/or thoughts about GREEN GLUE http://www.greengluecompany.com and QUIET ROCK http://www.quietrock.com Are there other better and more efficient ways to soundproof…
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streaker
in Construction 11 years ago
Is Thorocoat acceptable for an exterior concrete porch
I am painting my exterior stucco with Thorocoat and was told that I cannot use it for the concrete porch in front of my house.…
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AreteIndus
in Construction 11 years and 1 month ago
Boring for Range Hood Vent
Can anyone recommend someone to bore through a brick wall for a range vent? The location is on the 3rd floor, so they will need…
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whoiswoland
in Construction 11 years and 2 months ago
Engineer to Supervise Construction Contractors
We are a small multi-unit building in Brooklyn with some foundation and water issues. Our builder will be bringing in contractors to perform repairs, but…
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whoiswoland
in Construction 11 years and 2 months ago
Engineer to Supervise Construction Contractors
We are a small multi-unit building in Brooklyn with some foundation and water issues. Our builder will be bringing in contractors to perform repairs, but…
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bootsbar
in Construction 11 years and 6 months ago
new flat roof advice
after years of procrastination this crazy winter is forcing us to deal with our old roof. its a flat roof on a 2 family brick…
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cobbleh
in Construction 11 years and 3 months ago
guarding against dust?
Hi everyone, We live in an old tenement building that is now a cooperative. Whenever an apartment is renovated, dust manages to make its way…
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58dad
in Construction 13 years ago
I want to build a home from scratch - am I crazy?
I have read several posts about the pitfalls and the cost of building a new home in Brooklyn. I have seen cost ranges from $200…
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ditmarsman
in Construction 11 years and 3 months ago
Dirt Removal around house
I have a question for anyone familiar, I have a corner property with around 18″ high of dirt around the house on the side and…
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ditmarsman
in Construction 11 years and 3 months ago
Dirt Removal around house
I have a question for anyone familiar, I have a corner property with around 18″ high of dirt around the house on the side and…
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brooklyncove
in Construction 11 years and 6 months ago
Frame house renovation in Canarsie
I’m thinking of purchasing a small 1224sqft single family home in good condition. Is there a ball park per square foot construction estimate for the…
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cobbleh
in Construction 11 years and 3 months ago
guarding against dust?
Hi everyone, We live in an old tenement building that is now a cooperative. Whenever an apartment is renovated, dust manages to make its way…
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microfiche
in Construction 11 years and 3 months ago
How To Stop or Minimize Impact of Neighboring House Being Demolished?
We have heard that the owner of the house next door to ours is interested in demolishing it (a detached Victorian, legal 2 family, zoned…
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