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katiekeating
in Decks and Porches 2 weeks ago
Cement / waterproofing person
Hi Brownstoners! Do any of you happen to have a cement/waterproofing person you like? The front porch on our limestone house is leaking into the…
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dudeonocean
in Decks and Porches 1 month ago
Contractor to install backyard pavers, fence and turf
Hi all. Would appreciate any recommendations for contractors to install backyard pavers, turf and a new fence. Thanks.
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ken.ruck
in Decks and Porches 2 months ago
Hot tub on roof
Looking for recommendations on firms able to place a hot tub on the roof of a 10 year old cinder block structured building. Need a…
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victoria.art.director
in Decks and Porches 3 months ago
Installing a small Deck - Carpenter Suggestions?
I’m installing a small 6′ x 6′ deck w a bench built in outside an existing back parlor door – so approx 9′ off the…
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aanunkor
in Decks and Porches 8 months ago
Interlocking Deck Tiles over Steel Bar Grating Deck?
Hello, I have a deck with a steel bar grating floor. Since the holes are quite large, furniture will be tricky. To remedy this, I’m…
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anon552
in Decks and Porches 9 years and 9 months ago
Bluestone or slate deck
Looking for a qualified hardscaper to demo an existing wood deck and replace it with bluestone or slate. Some leveling of underlying slab may be…
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kcc414
in Decks and Porches 9 years and 11 months ago
Landmarked house - Deck?
We are starting minimal interior work on our house, but have dreams of building a deck off of the parlor level with stairs to yard…
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katdov
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 3 months ago
Roof deck questions
Hello, I’m trying to create a deck on the roof of a 1 story extension. If I’m not mistaken, the railing has to be 42″…
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stickerhappy
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 1 month ago
Any suggestion on how to make a door for this opening? See photo
We just finished a new deck and it has stairs down to the basement. We’d like to find a way to do a single hinged…
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jumping
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 2 months ago
Concrete porch coating?
I’m looking to put a paintable coating on my concrete porch and steps. Every few months I try to patch it back together with caulks…
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Citysilver
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 4 months ago
She does Balcony Decking Treatments and more.....Susan B Hager and Crew
Susan and crew of Sketch & Hammer created an amazing wood balcony decking floor, after I removed ugly concrete pavers, and framed-out the concrete wall…
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camsutton
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 7 months ago
Know any great deck builders?
Looking to put in a deck in my small Clinton Hill backyard. Anyone know someone really good who has some design sense? Thanks in advance!
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wordsfailme
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 5 months ago
I recommend Warren Stewart for your roof deck
We recently hired Warren to fix a rotted, sagging roof deck. Warren dismantled the problem section, recommended where to get replacement roof tiles, took delivery…
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a.barrett83
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 6 months ago
Roof deck to code;I have to get DOB Permit for Paver deck? Insurance Claim?
Hi, A few years ago one of my friends had a reputable company install a concrete paver style deck on his LCE roof top space.…
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janaeliuk
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 6 months ago
does anyone recognize this type of steel deck?
Hi all, We are adding a deck to our parlor level and having a hard time finding one that works. I have a hard time…
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janaeliuk
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 6 months ago
does anyone recognize this type of steel deck?
Hi all, We are adding a deck to our parlor level and having a hard time finding one that works. I have a hard time…
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jeanmarine2
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 5 months ago
Illegal Deck/New Deck and Permitting
I’m getting a lot of mixed feedback about our illegal wood deck (the prior owners built it) and whether we need to remove it or…
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greenstuy
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 7 months ago
Where can I buy Ipe lumber for deck?
Any recommendations for this lumber stores that carry ipe? Thanks.
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