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NorthStSlope

in Roofers 13 years and 5 months ago

Roofing issue with Water Damage

Hello Brownstoner Community, Does anyone know of a water damage/leak CSI? We have been having a water damage issue for years and have tried many…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

steveyp

in Roofers 13 years and 4 months ago

roofer/masonery

looking for recommendation for masonary man for outdoor job

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

ejalbk

in Roofers 13 years and 4 months ago

How Many Roof Layers Will Building Support?

It is time for a new flat rubber roof on our co-op building. Should we be concerned about how many layers of old roofing material…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

stickerhappy

in Roofers 13 years and 7 months ago

Roofer to come to pre-purchase home inspection?

I am ready for inspection on a property I am looking to purchase but have some concerns about roof condition and possible repair cost.  I…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

tgiardina

in Roofers 13 years and 7 months ago

I need someone to replace a couple broken Spanish Tiles (I have extras)! Any recommendations?

Im just looking for someone to come to our Bay Ridge house and replace some tiles. I am hoping ot find someone with experience with…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

starfish11040

in Roofers 13 years and 9 months ago

Does this sound like a reasonable estimate for a roof?

A new rubber roof on my brownstone, 20′ x 50′, plus sealing and painting of the parapet wall, and some minor repair work on two…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

ejalbk

in Roofers 13 years and 8 months ago

Elastomeric cool roof coating?

Our flat roof is over ten years old and starting to develop some minor leaks so we’re looking into a new roof. One of the…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

CG11231

in Roofers 13 years and 7 months ago

Contact Info for John Mastroianni, Roofer

Hello, I see John Mastroianni’s name mentioned in the forum archives for roofer but there is no phone or email noted.  Cannot locate him in…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

shk

in Roofers 13 years and 8 months ago

Streamline metal wall cladding over seepy brick external wall?

Our three story brick rowhouse adjoins a two story building on one side and the exposed 3rd story wall lets moisture through in addition to…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

anon200

in Roofers 13 years and 8 months ago

Different opinions on roof fixes

Like many people in the city, the recent heavy rains worsened a number of the leaks in my roof that I already knew to be…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

mtm

in Roofers 13 years and 8 months ago

Roof repair

Hi Everyone, Can anyone recommend a company capable of repairing a mansard roof on a Fort Greene brownstone? The flat roof is fine. It’s the…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

jarnow4

in Roofers 13 years and 9 months ago

Size of drainpipe

The existing (broken) rainwater drainpipe that goes from the main roof to extension of our attached brownstone is 3″ in diameter, the same size as…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

starfish11040

in Roofers 13 years and 9 months ago

roofing question

I wanted an estimate for repair of the parapet and chimney but the roofer told me that I needed a new roof. I was surprised…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

dudley

in Roofers 13 years and 9 months ago

TPO roof for a residence?

Have any homeowners here put a TPO membrane on their roof? TPO is usually used for warehouse-sized roofs, but a roofer I talked to really…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

mamalove

in Roofers 13 years and 9 months ago

GC for windows and roof?

This might be a totally facile question, but we are admittedly beginners at renovation and buying a brownstone. It needs a new roof and new…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

petrinij

in Roofers 13 years and 11 months ago

ballpark cost of new roof?

Hi All With yesterday’s rain, it became clear that our roof is likely going to need some work.  In the worst case scenario, let’s say…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

bksilver

in Roofers 13 years and 9 months ago

Vendor Warning & Inquiry: A-1 American Roofing & Chimney, Inc.

Despite A-1 claiming that they completed their contracted works 3 weeks ago, Friday’s rain brought a deluge of water that flooded 3 different units in…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

carlyfreedom

in Roofers 13 years and 10 months ago

Has anyone used Joe Calbrese (roofing, etc)

We have a leak through the roof and/or brick.  Has anybody used Joe Calbrese for roof/brick repair?  Thoughts?  Thanks!

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

twiessmann

in Roofers 13 years and 10 months ago

Vendor Warning: Bensonhurst Construction and Roofing

I just wanted to warn people away from using Bensonhurst Construction and Roofing (who are, unfortunately, a listed vendor on this site).  Not only do…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

brickstone

in Roofers 13 years and 10 months ago

Roofer Experience

I am considering using Premier Roofing to replace my roof. Has anyone used them and if so, were you happy with their work? Thanks!

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

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