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bobo
in Exteriors 12 years and 4 months ago
Looking for exterior 'leak finder' recos
Need to isolate a leak in our 100 year old brickstone in Gowanus. The old bay window style window on the first floor of the…
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straybongo
in Exteriors 12 years and 4 months ago
Painter for House Numbers on Transom
Does anyone have any sources for painters to paint house numbers on the glass transom above a row house front door? Thanks
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aileen
in Exteriors 12 years and 8 months ago
Need exterior front facade replaced
I have a 3 story brick building and had the front facade of the first floor replaced 8-9 years ago with stucco. I hate the…
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northslopeneighbor
in Exteriors 12 years and 8 months ago
Recommendation for terra cotta restoration/repair on facade
Can anyone recommend a firm(s) with experience with or knowledge of restoration/repair to terra cotta tiles on a brownstone facade? Don’t expect there to be…
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anonymous
in Exteriors 12 years and 9 months ago
replacement windows and facade work
Hi, Three questions: I’m looking for recs re. replacement windows. I checked out older posts and am going to speak w/Citiquiet and LWP. Any other…
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CGman
in Exteriors 12 years and 9 months ago
removing a NYNEX box
We have a NYNEX box on the rear wall of our Brownstone, and I want to get rid of it when we do some major…
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AEPE
in Exteriors 12 years and 9 months ago
Doorbell on garden level?
Hi – we live in the lower duplex of a brownstone. Our electrician has almost convinced us that a doorbell on the garden level is…
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arkachic
in Exteriors 12 years and 10 months ago
glenwood construction
has anyone ever used glenwood construction before? im thinking of using them on my patio (rip up old, install new) and for some brick work.…
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Sweet-Action
in Exteriors 12 years and 10 months ago
Patching crumbled brownstone around door
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fe1594495c2a-.jpg Hey all, I want to do some light patching of some areas around our front door where the brownstone has just crumbled away. It’s…
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brooklynhouselove
in Exteriors 13 years ago
Historical Restoration of My Frame House
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f7f8e2ed85e3-processed-httpiimgurcomlKQappng.png I am looking to restore the look of my frame house by replacing the vinyl siding with wood (or hardie board) and adding cornices…
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steveyp
in Exteriors 13 years and 2 months ago
looking for a stucco man
need repair of bulkhead exterior vertical surface
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slightREobsession
in Exteriors 13 years and 3 months ago
How to fix a hole in brownstone facade?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f2449000f394-.jpg Hi all, I have a hole in my facade where the banister should be anchored (see picture – I’ll also have to patch a…
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cambridgepl
in Exteriors 13 years and 3 months ago
Leakmaster for President
I just had the most unbelievable experience with Nick and Aaron at Leakmaster (718-421-2000). They left about 10 minutes ago and I had to post…
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o
in Exteriors 13 years and 3 months ago
Can I borrow a ladder?
I’m in need of someone with a tall 12 foot (or higher) “A”-shape ladder to help bring down a sign that is hanging above my…
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aimee
in Exteriors 13 years and 7 months ago
ISO: Waterproofing Expert
Hi All, I am seeking a contractor who is an experert at exterior waterproofing and resporation work. I live in a converted (double) brownstone…
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ldalheim
in Exteriors 13 years and 5 months ago
Recommendation for Iron Deck builders
I would like to recommend Lopopolo Iron Works who just completed our deck. THey were great to work with, well-priced compared to other bids, great…
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villagebrstoner
in Exteriors 13 years and 5 months ago
Landmark district exterior building repair
Our building needs a minor repair on the exterior cornice. It’s in the landmark district. We were told it’s necessary to put a bridge and…
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UWS
in Exteriors 13 years and 6 months ago
rebuilding parapet wall
We have water leaking during hard rainstorms coming in through the exterior of our parapet wall at the back of our brownstone. The brick is…
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