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desperatelyseekingbrownstone

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 1 month ago

Malak Brownstone Restoration?

We’re considering using them for a facade renovation– has anyone had experiences, good or bad, with them?

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Updated 8 years and 10 months ago

rachelweiss

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 4 months ago

Roy D Construction for brownstone facade

I have sees Roy’s work done in Carroll Gardens for many years, but have never spoken to any of the building owners. The work looks…

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Updated 9 years ago

EJR

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 9 years and 2 months ago

Facade Work Recommendations

Hello, Can anyone recommend a contractor who specializes in facade work? The specifics of the job are as follows: * Powerwash and repoint front facade…

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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

pitythefool

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 9 years and 3 months ago

How disruptive to peace and quiet is the brownstone facade repair?

We’ve just secured financing to restore our brownstone facade, and will soon be choosing a contractor and filing permits, hoping to start in late May…

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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

gowanusgus

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 9 years and 3 months ago

Who can repair an outside hole in wall, roof envelope

Hi, So we removed an exterior light from the back of the house and the repair is not too good – its been really drafty…

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Updated 9 years and 3 months ago

gowanusgus

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 9 years and 3 months ago

Who can repair an outside hole in wall, roof envelope

Hi, So we removed an exterior light from the back of the house and the repair is not too good – its been really drafty…

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pitythefool

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 9 years and 3 months ago

How disruptive to peace and quiet is the brownstone facade repair?

We’ve just secured financing to restore our brownstone facade, and will soon be choosing a contractor and filing permits, hoping to start in late May…

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stanbro55

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 9 years and 3 months ago

Semi-detached wood frame facade renovation in Crown Heights Landmark district

Looking for a contractor specialized in traditional Wood frame house facade renovations. The works: – Make/adapt back parlor and garden floor windows into single/double french…

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Updated 9 years and 3 months ago

stanbro55

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 9 years and 3 months ago

Semi-detached wood frame facade renovation in Crown Heights Landmark district

Looking for a contractor specialized in traditional Wood frame house facade renovations. The works: – Make/adapt back parlor and garden floor windows into single/double french…

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stanbro55

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 9 years and 3 months ago

Semi-detached wood frame facade renovation in Crown Heights Landmark district

Looking for a contractor specialized in traditional Wood frame house facade renovations. The works: – Make/adapt back parlor and garden floor windows into single/double french…

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stanbro55

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 9 years and 3 months ago

Semi-detached wood frame facade renovation in Crown Heights Landmark district

Looking for a contractor specialized in traditional Wood frame house facade renovations. The works: – Make/adapt back parlor and garden floor windows into single/double french…

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daliamist

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 9 years and 7 months ago

Brick Facade Repair...

Hi, We are gearing up to have our brick facade repaired. The most significant issue is a bulge in the brick. (We also want to…

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Updated 9 years and 5 months ago

nicolebilu

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 9 years and 9 months ago

Tiles falling from roof turret

Bed-stuy Brownstone with lovely roof turret, not in a Landmark District. The tiles have started to fall off the turret, one by one. Any suggestions…

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Updated 9 years and 6 months ago

daliamist

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 9 years and 7 months ago

Brick Facade Repair...

Hi, We are gearing up to have our brick facade repaired. The most significant issue is a bulge in the brick. (We also want to…

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brooklyn72

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 9 years and 9 months ago

Facade Repairs

We plan to get our façade repaired starting in the spring 2016; would like to start interviewing contractors soon. If anyone can provide us a…

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Updated 9 years and 8 months ago

nicolebilu

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 9 years and 9 months ago

Tiles falling from roof turret

Bed-stuy Brownstone with lovely roof turret, not in a Landmark District. The tiles have started to fall off the turret, one by one. Any suggestions…

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brooklyn72

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 9 years and 9 months ago

Facade Repairs

We plan to get our façade repaired starting in the spring 2016; would like to start interviewing contractors soon. If anyone can provide us a…

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InvestorLou

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 9 years and 10 months ago

Full Brownstone Facade Restoration

I recently just finished a full Brownstone Facade Replacement. I wanted to detail my experience so that others can benefit from it. Property Address: 313…

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Updated 9 years and 9 months ago

InvestorLou

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 9 years and 10 months ago

Full Brownstone Facade Restoration

I recently just finished a full Brownstone Facade Replacement. I wanted to detail my experience so that others can benefit from it. Property Address: 313…

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fluxcapacitor

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 9 years and 11 months ago

Thorocoat or stucco? Or another option?

Have received a bit of conflicting advice here and am curious if anyone has relevant experience to share. Previous owners painted our rear and side…

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Updated 9 years and 11 months ago

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