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bobjohn
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 6 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 12 years and 6 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 12 years and 6 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 12 years and 6 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 9 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 and 7 months 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 and 7 months 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 and 7 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 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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karenanne9
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 14 years and 2 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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