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bobo
in Exteriors 12 years and 7 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 8 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 11 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 11 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 13 years 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 13 years 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 13 years 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 13 years and 1 month 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 13 years and 1 month 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 and 4 months 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 5 months ago
looking for a stucco man
need repair of bulkhead exterior vertical surface
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slightREobsession
in Exteriors 13 years and 6 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 6 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 6 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 10 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 8 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 8 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 9 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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