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yves
in Metalwork 13 years and 8 months ago
Iron gate handle wanted
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502d78768836f-.jpg I’m trting to find a used gate like this in any condition or a handle (seen on upper right corner of the picture) with…
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lilireno
in Metalwork 13 years and 7 months ago
Searching for cast iron newel posts
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/503edbd803e2f-.jpg I am looking for two newel posts and railing similar to what is on this stoop. I’ve already been to BIGNYC and Roy Vaccarro’s. …
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Takeashi
in Metalwork 13 years ago
Post Replacement
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516707f84a22d-.jpg Hi, I wanted to inquire if anyone knows of an ironworks that has this post in stock. It is a very popular style back…
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radgirl
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 4 months ago
desperately seeking Paint Stripper or Paint Removal Rec's
We have some doors, window casing trim, baseboard pieces that need paint stripping or removal. All the pieces are already detached from the house, so…
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kensny
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 3 months ago
temporary stabilization of brownstone facade
Hi While I am fairly familiar with the processes and materials used for repairing and replacing brownstone facades (multiple coat concrete methods, etc), I am…
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emmac
in Fencing 12 years and 11 months ago
fence panel pricing?
I had a fence contractor come and install a fence in my back yard. I am feeling quite foolish now because I think I was…
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ohboyoldhouse
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Brick Efflorescence
We recently removed a veneer exterior facade exposing and repointing the underlying brick. It turned out great, minus one issue of brick efflorescence that has…
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mskisu
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Sustainable East New York
Hello, does anyone have info or opinion about the sustainable development plans taking place in East New York? Do you think that this will take…
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jeanmarine2
in Roofers 12 years and 3 months ago
Looking for referrals/feedback on blown in dry cellulose insulation
I’m looking for feedback on JC Home Care Center Corp. based in Farmingdale Long Island, generally and for blown in cellulose insulation in a cockloft,…
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sethamin
in For Sale 12 years and 3 months ago
Bluestone for sale
Salvaged bluestone for sale. About 16 pieces that are roughly 16-18″ wide and 2-4′ long. Thickness varies from 1″-3″ thick. There are also a few…
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mrsbereket
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Raised concrete front yard help?
We’re buying a house that has a concrete front yard and I’d like to take out at least a portion of it to create a…
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kensny
in Landmarks 14 years and 2 months ago
Does landmarks ever approve of window bars ?
I own a brownstone in the Landmark district of Fort Greene. About 22 years ago I installed window bars on the 2 front parlor windows…
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r-squared
in Landmarks 13 years and 5 months ago
Landmark district garage renovation
I’m looking to upgrade a garage in a landmarked area (Ditmas Park), which might involve replacing the door. The garage is at the end of…
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lisasaylor6
in Fencing 12 years and 10 months ago
Fence common or limited common element
I live in a new condo in brooklyn and have a “limited common element” back yard. I have read through the by-laws several time but…
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photochic1124
in Fencing 12 years and 6 months ago
Gate repair recommendation
The hinges on the gate in front of my brownstone rusted out and I need a recommendation for either an ironworker or welder (?) to…
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cliftongirl
in Wood Restoration 13 years and 4 months ago
Best Brownstone Woodwork Stripper
Following on to the Brownstoner post today, wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a company that will come in and strip layers of varnish…
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elisenew
in Wood Restoration 12 years and 10 months ago
Refinishing Wooden mantel and wood sealant
Thanks to comments received on here to a post regarding removing wooden mantelpieces, we’ve decided to keep them and instead make them a little better.…
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mousta
in Antiques 12 years and 10 months ago
FREE, 2 Wm H Jackson Fireplace Grates
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51c1fb7d21c44-.jpg Found these in my basement. They are pretty heavy. I called the company. They are worth about $200 each.
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