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pixelbricks
in Exteriors 8 years and 4 months 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 5 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 7 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 11 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 11 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 9 years 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 11 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 4 months 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 9 years and 2 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 9 years and 2 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 9 years and 2 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 and 3 months 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 and 3 months 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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