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pixelbricks
in Exteriors 8 years and 1 month ago
BACKYARD PATIO/MASONRY COMPANY
Hello. I live in a crown heights row house. We have a 20×20 concrete backyard patio area with stairs to the house. We need to…
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brooklynschlepper
in Exteriors 8 years and 2 months ago
Sinking Front Area/Masonry/Understoop/Ironwork
hi all – wondered if you had a good suggestion and price for some work in our front. We want to sink the front and…
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reupjosh
in Exteriors 8 years and 4 months ago
Concrete specialist needed for outside stoop / porch.
Looking for recommendations on a concrete specialist. My home has a concrete porch on the front of the building connected to the stoop. It needs…
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reagan9000
in Exteriors 8 years and 7 months ago
Landmarks Bluestone Sidewalk Recommendation
Since a number of posters here are looking for good bluestone sidewalk vendors, after going to a number of contractors for a similar job, I…
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adam_dahill
in Exteriors 8 years and 7 months ago
Paver installation company
Looking for a few referrals for paver installers. Need to breakup concrete pad, cart debris away, grade and install pavers that I’m purchasing elsewhere.
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aehenry
in Exteriors 8 years and 7 months ago
Bluestone pavers up for grabs
200 sqf of bluestone pavers up for grabs around park slope. Generally 3″ thick, random sizes, minimum 1’x1′, up to 3’x2′. [1473449531744-1885795432](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:4PEw:14734495317441885795432.jpg.jpg) [1473449566633-731642993](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:mlHf:1473449566633731642993.jpg.jpg) Contact: ktwocs@gmail.com
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pitythefool
in Exteriors 8 years and 7 months ago
Neighbor Relations during Brownstone Facade Restoration
After finally securing a home equity loan, we have just begun our Brownstone facade restoration. Besides being an eyesore, chunks were falling off the lintels…
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stickerhappy
in Exteriors 8 years and 7 months ago
Removing paint from exterior brick
Our 3-story back wall is peeling paint (see photo) in some places and has well-adhered paint in other places. What’s the best way to remove…
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adam_dahill
in Exteriors 8 years and 8 months ago
Looking for cast iron newel post
I’m renovating/restoring a house in the Bedford Historic district of Bed Stuy and looking for a similar newel post. Ours disappeared over the last century.…
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flembo
in Exteriors 8 years and 9 months ago
Stripping paint from Brownstone exterior
Hi there, We have non landmarked, 3 story brownstone in Bedstuy, that at some point in time someone has painted over the actual brownstone exterior…
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homely
in Exteriors 8 years and 8 months ago
Brownstone scratch coat curing question.
So I know the final scratch coat should cure for 4 to 6 weeks before the brownstone-colored layer is added. But what if the area…
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fluxcapacitor
in Exteriors 9 years and 1 month ago
Ideas for dismal backyard?
Thanks in advance for any advice! We’re a bit broke at the moment from our interior renovations, so we haven’t got much left to put…
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repairs to metal handrails
If possible, I want to repair the broken-off end of one of the original stoop guardrails. This is a rental and the owner does not…
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renofireplaces
in Exteriors 8 years and 11 months ago
Asphalt vs. Concrete
Guys what do you think ? what should i get for my driveway and garage? I think i should go on pavage asphalte . Im…
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Amym718
in Exteriors 8 years and 11 months ago
ISO Recs and advice for below-stoop entrance lighting
I need to light up that spot not for security but so my elderly but independent mother-in-law can see to unlock the gate on the…
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rositagibson
in Exteriors 8 years and 11 months ago
Replacing front stoops
I wish to replace the steps to the front of my house. I think they’re cement? How much would it cost to completely remove the…
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jodileone
in Exteriors 9 years ago
Replacing Landmark Exterior Door - Cobble Hill
We need to replace our exterior door on a landmarked block of Cobble Hill. Any tips for the landmark application process? I was planning to…
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steve7876
in Exteriors 9 years ago
Pea / Yard Gravel suppliers
I’m looking for a yard gravel supplier who can deliver to the W’burg area. Purchasing in bags from a hardware/garden store is cost prohibitive. It’s…
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