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browncat
in Masonry 12 years and 2 months ago
Eco Roof Deck Tiles laid directly onto torched rubber roof membrane?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5163358c9a4a7-.jpg Hi there I have an estimate and a sample of a recycled plastic roof deck tile from a Canadian company called Renew Resources. They…
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brickstone
in Masonry 14 years ago
Bluestone Installation
I am looking for someone to replace the concrete in my front yard with bluestone.Hopefully, someone responsive (e.g. returns calls!) and reliable. No luck in…
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mystiky
in Masonry 9 years and 7 months ago
Need help on dealing with efflorescence (white) on bricks
Hello everyone, I always appreciated the fact that one can post in such a forum and get good advice / ideas, as it has been…
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mystiky
in Masonry 9 years and 7 months ago
Need help on dealing with efflorescence (white) on bricks
Hello everyone, I always appreciated the fact that one can post in such a forum and get good advice / ideas, as it has been…
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francesca.n.tate
in Masonry 9 years and 8 months ago
Putting Concrete Between Stucco Wall and New Brick Wall
I recently bought an old wooden frame house with stucco as the exterior in Brooklyn, NY. I asked my contractor to add a new layer…
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francesca.n.tate
in Masonry 9 years and 8 months ago
Putting Concrete Between Stucco Wall and New Brick Wall
I recently bought an old wooden frame house with stucco as the exterior in Brooklyn, NY. I asked my contractor to add a new layer…
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anydaynow
in Masonry 9 years and 9 months ago
Free architectural block (CMU aka cinderblock except it's custom, w/ driblock)
70 pieces of CMU free and available for pickup (already out front) in fort greene. from westbrook masonry, finished face is quite nice, cream color…
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anydaynow
in Masonry 9 years and 9 months ago
Free architectural block (CMU aka cinderblock except it's custom, w/ driblock)
70 pieces of CMU free and available for pickup (already out front) in fort greene. from westbrook masonry, finished face is quite nice, cream color…
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al_fredo
in Masonry 10 years ago
Masonry (Int/Ext) help needed...efflorescence.
I’m in need of some help with a small masonry issue in my apartment/building. Over the last 2-3 years, some efflorescence has been showing up…
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al_fredo
in Masonry 10 years ago
Masonry (Int/Ext) help needed...efflorescence.
I’m in need of some help with a small masonry issue in my apartment/building. Over the last 2-3 years, some efflorescence has been showing up…
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architerp
in Masonry 10 years and 2 months ago
Parging
Can anyone recommend someone to parge my exterior foundation wall? The original paint is chipping so it would need to be stripped in addition to…
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architerp
in Masonry 10 years and 2 months ago
Parging
Can anyone recommend someone to parge my exterior foundation wall? The original paint is chipping so it would need to be stripped in addition to…
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stickerhappy
in Masonry 10 years and 3 months ago
Cleaning up exterior bricks
We installed a new planter retaining wall in our garden last fall made with reclaimed bricks. We picked them for their nice orange-ish color. Over…
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stickerhappy
in Masonry 10 years and 3 months ago
Cleaning up exterior bricks
We installed a new planter retaining wall in our garden last fall made with reclaimed bricks. We picked them for their nice orange-ish color. Over…
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streaker
in Masonry 10 years and 10 months ago
What color should I paint the exterior stucco of my house?
The lower course of stucco on my family home has seen better days. Aside from cracks and chips there was some previous ill-considered repairs. I…
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yanks21
in Masonry 13 years and 9 months ago
Reputable company to strip paint off rear brick facade and repoint some areas?
Any suggestions? Thanks!
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wiley
in Masonry 10 years and 8 months ago
Another recommendation for Anthony Bauer
I found Anthony on the boards here and very happy that I did. He did some repair work to my parapet wall and some interior…
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wiley
in Masonry 10 years and 8 months ago
Another recommendation for Anthony Bauer
I found Anthony on the boards here and very happy that I did. He did some repair work to my parapet wall and some interior…
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