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RG

in Roofers 12 years and 1 month ago

Looking for Putnamdenizen

A few years ago you recomended MB Construction for roof replacement. I would like to talk to you off line about your experience, if it’s…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

ventilated

in Roofers 12 years and 1 month ago

How to clear debris from conductor head of downspout?

Besides climbing a 50 ft. ladder, anyone have advice on how to clear debris from the conductor head of a downspout? And once clear, how…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

crownheights12

in Roofers 12 years and 1 month ago

Roof fan

Hi. I grew up in a big old colonial house in northern Jersey and we had a large fan in the attic that cooled the…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

fhtudor

in Roofers 12 years and 1 month ago

Does anyone have a infrared paint remover they'd like to part with?

I have tons of stripping to do, and I’m hoping to move a little faster than my traditional heat gun will allow, and I was…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

meme2

in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago

roofing warranty

we had coyne and mack build our extension 3 years ago. Not even. It was not a ood experience , the roof had to be…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

marshling

in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago

replace gutters on roof.

We live in a house in Kensington, and after todays rain discovered we need some of our gutters replaced. Does anyone have any reccomendations and…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

xistent

in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago

Coatin Roof To Make House Cooler

Our roof was recently redone and in great shape, I think it’s Firestone that Leakmaster’s uses…. Was Considering coating with aluminum sulfate as a means…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

ditmas11

in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago

cleaning a stone patio

please suggest a company/person who could power wash a small stone patio?

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

bkbrownstone

in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago

Excess tile grout removal

Does anyone know how to handle tile grout that been left on too long? One of my contractor’s workers let the grout stay for too…

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

dylan621

in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago

Reviews for Rocco's All Type Roofing and Fatos Roofing aka Eminence Construction

Has anyone used either of these roofers? Rocco’s Roofing or Fatos Roofing (Nick and Fatos Qoku). Were you happy with their work? Thanks

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

dylan621

in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago

Does Anyone Have Experience Dealing With Leak Around Rooftop Ductwork?

We’ve had a confounding leak that appears around the return vent on the top floor of our brownstone.  There is a rooftop package unit and exposed…

1

Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

stayathomedad1

in Roofers 13 years and 2 months ago

I am In need of a roofer for an estimate.

I have tried to repair the leak myself. So I am reaching out to the Brownstoner community for a reliable insured roofer. To come and…

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Updated 12 years and 3 months ago

stayathomedad1

in Roofers 13 years and 1 month ago

Has anyone used Rest Assured Roofing? Are they any good? What's been your experience?

I need information about this roofer before I let themdo work.

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Updated 12 years and 3 months ago

moskow_on_gowanus

in Roofers 13 years and 1 month ago

Roof. Again. Why I got quotes much higher then mentioned on this forum?

OK, so we need a new roof. It is not terrible, but sometimes roof leeks around skylights and it is old. We got quotes from…

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Updated 12 years and 3 months ago

sarla

in Roofers 12 years and 10 months ago

Ceiling in Bathroom Dripping

Hi, I’m one year into owning a fully renovated brownstone in Bed Stuy. The roof and all plumbing was brand new upon move-in. In the…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

ProspectWitch

in Roofers 12 years and 4 months ago

New Roof Estimates

We recently had a leak and asked two roofers to come take a look. They both agreed that the whole roof should be replaced and…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

minasimon

in Roofers 12 years and 4 months ago

Realtor Leon MacKenzie/Unique Homes Realty

Has anyone worked with him before.  He’s very pleasant but we haven’t been able to get a straight answer from him.  Thanks all.

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

jasonmones

in Roofers 12 years and 5 months ago

what do you do when your contractor messes up twice?

 I recently had an extension put on my garage. Within a week after it was finished, the roof leaked. I gave the contractor the benefit…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

radgirl

in Roofers 12 years and 6 months ago

Roof is Leaking, Need recs

The roof is flat, but slightly sloped.  The inspection report did say there are issues with the roof so we’re not completely blindsighted.  It’s been…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

windmill

in Roofers 12 years and 6 months ago

Appraisal Fee?

Hi all,  In the process of buying a house in Brooklyn and the mortgage company originally quoted us $550 for an appraisal. Now the mortgage…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

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