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bobjohn
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years and 11 months ago
when is the time to replace / replace flat roof?
Hi. When is the time to replace the flat roof on the townhouse? We moved into the house five years ago and I guess the…
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bobjohn
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years and 11 months ago
need to point brick front of the rowhouse in Brooklyn
Hi, the mortar is falling out from many places in the brick front of our house. I am looking for someone to point the brick.…
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anon200
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years and 11 months ago
Scaffolding - what type is required?
We’ve just gotten three quotes for exterior/facade work and each one of them said that a different kind of scaffolding was required. One said since…
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anon200
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years and 11 months ago
Scaffolding - what type is required?
We’ve just gotten three quotes for exterior/facade work and each one of them said that a different kind of scaffolding was required. One said since…
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faithful
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 2 months ago
Getting estimates for facade work
I’ve had three contractors come out in the past week to get estimates on facade repair. First, **Rahmann Contracting**–he seemed uninterested. He took no notes…
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oldbaby
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years ago
How much does it cost to replace iron work in front of a brownstone?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51d30fa38f977-.jpg I bought a brownstone in ft. greene about 5 years ago. hoping to tackle the facade in the next 5-7 years from now. I…
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oldbaby
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years ago
How much does it cost to replace iron work in front of a brownstone?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51d30fa38f977-.jpg I bought a brownstone in ft. greene about 5 years ago. hoping to tackle the facade in the next 5-7 years from now. I…
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jtv
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years ago
Waterproofing Basement - experience with Vulcan and Mid-Atlantic?I
I’ve read a little in the archives but was hoping for any more experience with Vulcan and/or Mid-Atlantic for installing a french drain. I’m also…
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samtsegaye
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 1 month ago
hardiplank or clapboard
Hello – I am looking for thoughts on the difference in durability, appearance and ease of maintenance among hardiplank and clapboard. We had been looking…
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bennybushwick
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 1 month ago
Brownstone Facade cleaning restauration
Hello I’m considering a renovation of my brownstone facade. I come across Malek in this forum, there is any other compagnies . They will need…
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drslope
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 1 month ago
Experience replacing cedar shingles with Hardieboard?
I have an old grand dame home with cedar shingles in need of replacement. I am considering changing the facade to Hardieboad clapboard. Anyone have…
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samtsegaye
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 1 month ago
hardiplank or clapboard
Hello – I am looking for thoughts on the difference in durability, appearance and ease of maintenance among hardiplank and clapboard. We had been looking…
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drslope
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 1 month ago
Experience replacing cedar shingles with Hardieboard?
I have an old grand dame home with cedar shingles in need of replacement. I am considering changing the facade to Hardieboad clapboard. Anyone have…
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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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karenanne9
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 1 month ago
Brand New Villeroy & Boch Sink and Tile Redi Niches For Sale
More items that I misordered and am selling to avoid the hassle/cost of return shipping: Beautiful Villeroy & Boch 48 inch Memento sink — looks…
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karenanne9
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 1 month ago
Brand New Villeroy & Boch Sink and Tile Redi Niches For Sale
More items that I misordered and am selling to avoid the hassle/cost of return shipping: Beautiful Villeroy & Boch 48 inch Memento sink — looks…
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bennybushwick
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 1 month ago
Brownstone Facade cleaning restauration
Hello I’m considering a renovation of my brownstone facade. I come across Malek in this forum, there is any other compagnies . They will need…
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chrisemma
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 1 month ago
Cornice renovation
Our brownstone wooden cornice is falling apart, birds are living in the openings and we need to replace or restaure it. What are our options?…
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chrisemma
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 1 month ago
Cornice renovation
Our brownstone wooden cornice is falling apart, birds are living in the openings and we need to replace or restaure it. What are our options?…
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landlord
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 6 months ago
Brownstone facade repair
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4eeb63bdc6b86-.jpg Recently a piece of my building’s facade fell off. Its located at the top left window. Does anyone know of someone who can repair…
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