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sairg
in Masonry 12 years and 1 month ago
replacing outside steps
we currently have wooden steps, and are looking for contractor/mason recommendations to remove these steps and replace them with brick and concrete steps. any suggestions…
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DouglasAlan
in Masonry 12 years and 1 month ago
Superficial masonry for exposed brick fireplace - cost?
I’ve exposed a couple of brick fireplaces in my townhouse, and they look a little grungy. I’d just like to have some basic remortaring, or…
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DouglasAlan
in Masonry 12 years and 1 month ago
Superficial masonry for exposed brick fireplace - cost?
I’ve exposed a couple of brick fireplaces in my townhouse, and they look a little grungy. I’d just like to have some basic remortaring, or…
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masterbuilder
in Masonry 12 years and 1 month ago
JOISTS, PLANKS NEED NEW HOME
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51474c1472ac3-.jpg We have salvaged about 30 20′ long joists and numerous SF of (distressed) plank flooring from a Brooklyn Brownstone. It can all be repurposed…
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sairg
in Masonry 12 years and 1 month ago
replacing outside steps
we currently have wooden steps, and are looking for contractor/mason recommendations to remove these steps and replace them with brick and concrete steps. any suggestions…
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ProspectWitch
in Masonry 12 years and 1 month ago
Mason Needed
I am looking for a mason to repair a parapet (I think that’s what its called…facade above the level of the roof). Only looking for…
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ProspectWitch
in Masonry 12 years and 1 month ago
Mason Needed
I am looking for a mason to repair a parapet (I think that’s what its called…facade above the level of the roof). Only looking for…
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gianpaulo
in Masonry 12 years and 7 months ago
Masonry, Brownstone Expert Needed
Many years ago, the raised front patio of my house was excavated, necessitating three limestone steps to be added to the foot of my original…
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oliver_nyc
in Masonry 12 years and 3 months ago
under stoop waterproofing
our under stoop area (entrance door to garden level) has wet walls – it looks like the water may be seeping in through the steps…
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raistlin
in Masonry 12 years and 3 months ago
Retaining wall contractor needed
Looking for reputable retaining wall contractor. My house in Brooklyn is among the 12 houses that just got issued ECB violation because the retaining wall in in…
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oliver_nyc
in Masonry 12 years and 3 months ago
under stoop waterproofing
our under stoop area (entrance door to garden level) has wet walls – it looks like the water may be seeping in through the steps…
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raistlin
in Masonry 12 years and 3 months ago
Retaining wall contractor needed
Looking for reputable retaining wall contractor. My house in Brooklyn is among the 12 houses that just got issued ECB violation because the retaining wall in in…
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nalusurf
in Masonry 12 years and 4 months ago
Looking for a Mason
Hello eveyone. Would appreciate recommendations for a good mason to perform work ranging from facade repair, brick repair/repointing and filling in of old basement window…
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nalusurf
in Masonry 12 years and 4 months ago
Looking for a Mason
Hello eveyone. Would appreciate recommendations for a good mason to perform work ranging from facade repair, brick repair/repointing and filling in of old basement window…
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oncewas
in Masonry 12 years and 6 months ago
Recommendation for someone who makes plaster crown molding?
My original crown molding was destroyed in flood (unrelated to Sandy!) and I will need someone who can replicate the crown molding in my home. …
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seanatlimeworksus
in Masonry 12 years and 5 months ago
Do you use breathable lime mortars to repair your brownstones?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509be123b301c-.jpg Who here has experience working with Natural Hydraulic Limes, Ecologic® Mortar or Lithomex for brownstone repairs? Here’s a video of a recent repair done…
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seanatlimeworksus
in Masonry 12 years and 5 months ago
Do you use breathable lime mortars to repair your brownstones?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509be123b301c-.jpg Who here has experience working with Natural Hydraulic Limes, Ecologic® Mortar or Lithomex for brownstone repairs? Here’s a video of a recent repair done…
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oncewas
in Masonry 12 years and 6 months ago
Recommendation for someone who makes plaster crown molding?
My original crown molding was destroyed in flood (unrelated to Sandy!) and I will need someone who can replicate the crown molding in my home. …
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