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eagleman22
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years and 8 months 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 11 years and 3 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 11 years and 3 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 8 months 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 11 years and 5 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 11 years and 5 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 11 years and 5 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 11 years and 5 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 11 years and 5 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 11 years and 5 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 11 years and 6 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 11 years and 6 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 11 years and 6 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 11 years and 6 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 11 years and 6 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 11 years and 6 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 11 years and 6 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 11 years and 6 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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