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fluxcapacitor
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 1 month 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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brownstoner
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 1 month ago
Here's some great advice on How to Restore a Brownstoner Repair!
Hey Brownstoners, Just wanted to share this recent post with you all about about Brownstone Facades. Some of the great tips include: 1\. Getting Approval…
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brownstoner
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 1 month ago
Here's some great advice on How to Restore a Brownstoner Repair!
Hey Brownstoners, Just wanted to share this recent post with you all about about Brownstone Facades. Some of the great tips include: 1\. Getting Approval…
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gates_ave
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 1 month ago
Exterior cement coated brick wall in need of repairs, pics included
Our brick row house back wall was coated with a cement later and then painted. The cement is cracked, paint and cement layers bubbles. Water…
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gates_ave
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 1 month ago
Exterior cement coated brick wall in need of repairs, pics included
Our brick row house back wall was coated with a cement later and then painted. The cement is cracked, paint and cement layers bubbles. Water…
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papersix
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 2 months ago
odd discoloration on recently resurfaced stoop
We had our out-of-shape stoop resurfaced last fall. In the last few weeks we started noticing these white patches on the inside corners and in…
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papersix
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 2 months ago
odd discoloration on recently resurfaced stoop
We had our out-of-shape stoop resurfaced last fall. In the last few weeks we started noticing these white patches on the inside corners and in…
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asimplenoise
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 2 months ago
Need Some Advice: My stoop is 'spalling' to pieces
We have a 3 stair brownstone stoop that was redone along with the building facade within the last 10 years (prior to our purchasing the…
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sobrooklyn
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 3 months ago
Need a welder
Hello I need a welder to install a lock latch on an iron window guard.
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larryg
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 7 months ago
Full Brownstone Facade Restoration
Just got a proposal for brownstone façade restoration including cornice repair and paint, railing scrape and repaint and sidewalk bridge for upwards of $90,000\. Building…
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asimplenoise
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 2 months ago
Need Some Advice: My stoop is 'spalling' to pieces
We have a 3 stair brownstone stoop that was redone along with the building facade within the last 10 years (prior to our purchasing the…
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irondog
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 7 months ago
Stoop refurb and now reinforce
Hi Brownstoners, We’re working with a contractor to resurface our stoop, which is leaking and crumbling, paint coming off etc. He is going to a)…
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knassi
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 3 months ago
Painting a stoop
I have a brick row house with a stoop that needs help. The concrete slabs that sit on each step are coming apart on about…
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bushwickbk
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 3 months ago
EIF facade concerns
Hello i’m about to close on a brownstone in brooklyn and it has an EIF system. I’m very concerned since I hear they are not…
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knassi
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 3 months ago
Painting a stoop
I have a brick row house with a stoop that needs help. The concrete slabs that sit on each step are coming apart on about…
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bushwickbk
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 3 months ago
EIF facade concerns
Hello i’m about to close on a brownstone in brooklyn and it has an EIF system. I’m very concerned since I hear they are not…
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New2NYC
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 3 months ago
Which to do first...windows or facade?
Attempting to replace windows and redo façade of brownstone this year. We’ve heard varying opinions from contractors. Not sure which project to tackle first. Some…
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New2NYC
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 3 months ago
Which to do first...windows or facade?
Attempting to replace windows and redo façade of brownstone this year. We’ve heard varying opinions from contractors. Not sure which project to tackle first. Some…
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sobrooklyn
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 3 months ago
Need a welder
Hello I need a welder to install a lock latch on an iron window guard.
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 2 months ago
Brownstone facade replacement -- any receommended companies?
I’d like to renovate my brownstone facade and replace the windows. Any recommended contractors, particularly on the facade renovation? Thanks!
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