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Cost to add a bluestone patio/terrace?

What’s a reasonable cost to install a 12×14 bluestone patio in our backyard at the base of a new deck/stairs that were built?  This would…

Do we need permit for replacing roof deck on 2nd flr extension?

Had to remove yea olde wooden deck that came with house to re-seal roof membrane underneath — do we need a permit to replace it? …

Inspection Report

Hi – we received an inspection report for a house that we want to buy.  The inspection report lists a number of items that need…

tell me all about your decks . . .

Hi, We are going to be putting a deck on to the back of a frame house, from the parlor kitchen with stairs down to…

Door question - fiberglass, wood etx

Getting wood sealer drippings off concrete

Specifically Olympic Waterguard water proofing clear sealer. Concrete isn’t sealed. A sloppy worker left bits of this wood sealer on the concrete deck floor resulting…

Any idea what to use to protect/seal my deck tiles?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4defd19cbb0b7- I bought these outdoor deck tiles at IKEA and the directions say to seal them with oil, but doesn’t specify what type. I know…

Deck color and security gate question

Has anyone painted their metal deck anything other than black? I saw a yellowish brick building with a sky blue fire escape that looked great…

Renew Resources Eco-Deck Tile System?

There was a post about a month ago on these recycled deck tiles made by Renew Resources. At least one person stated that they used…

Steel Work for Roof Deck

Any recommendations for a steel worker that’s not too expensive? We have DOB/Landmark-approved plans for a 2nd floor roof deck. Thanks!

DURAGRID Fiberglass Grating on deck?

Has anyone used McNICHOLS® DURAGRID Fiberglass Grating on their deck?  How did it turn out?  Any pointers?  Thanks!

Anyone permit a steel deck a floor above an illegal one?

Have any of you seen a successful permit closing out for a steel deck built at the same site as an illegal apps deck? We…

Looking for pictures of cement decks

I’m looking for photos of cement decks either with cement infill stairs or metal slat stairs or other non combustible combinations. Particularly decks built a…

What's the Best Material for Steel Deck (Overall and For Walking On in Summer)?

I’m interested in what’s a better material for a steel deck infill – cement, diamondplate, metal slats, etc.?   Here’s the feedback I’ve gotten so far…

Venting Dryer to Front of House

I am looking to finish my basement, and the best layout scenario involves moving the Washer/Dryer to the front of the house.  My question is:…

Can I add a deck to my fire escape?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516f273ea0ab5-.jpg Can I have a 3 level fire escape modified to a 2 level plus deck like the one in the photo?  Thanks a bunch!

What's the best way to refinish a rusting deck?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5169fb2db288e-.jpg The contractors I bought my condo unit from obviously used steel with the wrong kind of coating on it, because it’s been rusting from…

Building a deck

We are in the process of submitting drawings to the DOB for a deck that spans the entire width of our brownstone. It will be…

Material to cover/protect rubber roof?

We have a 1000 sq roof flat rubber roof. About a third of it is covered with a wood deck. We were told not to…

looking for rooftop deck builder

looking for contractor to build rooftop deck