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eagleman22
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years and 1 month ago
Wood Frame Facade Restoration/Renovation
Hi- I’ve got a 3-story wood frame house in Brooklyn (not landmark district) with old asphalt shingle/siding. I’ve done some searches in the Forum here,…
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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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larryg
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 8 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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lalabbott
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 1 month ago
Fair price for parking spot in Cobble Hill?
We are moving to Cobble Hill and will have a gated, uncovered parking spot on Warren near Henry. Is $300 a fair monthly rate to…
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dumbogirl
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 10 months ago
Facade Restoration: Edson, Excellent Contracting or Brownstone Authority?
Hi everyone, We’re ready to move forward with out facade restoration (brownstone, cornice, stoop), and have received estimates from 3 companies: Edson, Excellent and J.…
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radicalnewtherapy
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 9 months ago
Do sheet metal cornices need to be capped?
We are buying a flip (I know) and they’ve put in a new cornice but it is not capped. 1\. Is it a code requirement?…
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radicalnewtherapy
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 9 months ago
Do sheet metal cornices need to be capped?
We are buying a flip (I know) and they’ve put in a new cornice but it is not capped. 1\. Is it a code requirement?…
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dumbogirl
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 10 months ago
Best source for wood cornice?
Would like to purchase and install a wood cornice. What are good sources, and how much should I expect to pay?
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dumbogirl
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 10 months ago
Best source for wood cornice?
Would like to purchase and install a wood cornice. What are good sources, and how much should I expect to pay?
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dumbogirl
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 10 months ago
Facade Restoration: Edson, Excellent Contracting or Brownstone Authority?
Hi everyone, We’re ready to move forward with out facade restoration (brownstone, cornice, stoop), and have received estimates from 3 companies: Edson, Excellent and J.…
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hawaiismurf
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 10 months ago
Recommendations for brownstone facade?
Has anyone had experience with MLA Construction (advertiser on this site) or Innovation Construction (also an advertiser)? Any first-hand experiences would be much appreciated. Thanks
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hawaiismurf
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 10 months ago
Recommendations for brownstone facade?
Has anyone had experience with MLA Construction (advertiser on this site) or Innovation Construction (also an advertiser)? Any first-hand experiences would be much appreciated. Thanks
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tudorinqns
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 11 months ago
Tudor Townhouse Facade
Hi, I am the owner of a tudor house built in the 40’s. I would like to get someone to repaint the wooden facade and…
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ajrendon
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 10 months ago
repointing recommendations?
We live in an semi-attached brownstone–we’re at the end of a row. Our brick side wall is in pretty rough shape and we are looking…
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ajrendon
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 10 months ago
repointing recommendations?
We live in an semi-attached brownstone–we’re at the end of a row. Our brick side wall is in pretty rough shape and we are looking…
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pepinohill
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 11 months ago
Life after Thoroseal? Is repointing an option for Thorosealed facade?
The rear facade of our brownstone has a Thoroseal coat on the top three floors and paint on the first floor. I was hoping to…
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tudorinqns
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 11 months ago
Tudor Townhouse Facade
Hi, I am the owner of a tudor house built in the 40’s. I would like to get someone to repaint the wooden facade and…
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pepinohill
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 11 months ago
Life after Thoroseal? Is repointing an option for Thorosealed facade?
The rear facade of our brownstone has a Thoroseal coat on the top three floors and paint on the first floor. I was hoping to…
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