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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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steveyp
in Roofers 13 years and 4 months ago
roofer/masonery
looking for recommendation for masonary man for outdoor job
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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