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HELP - Ceiling Leak -- Roofer or Plumber??
The living room ceiling in our 1907 townhouse started leaking this morning. We assumed it was a leak in the roof, but when we poked…
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wsvfkigtxwuhvuj
in Roofing 7 years and 5 months ago
Seeking Flat Roof Specialist
I live on the top floor of a brownstone and the initial install of the flat roof was not up to spec. I’ve had rotted…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Moving a roof deck for roof replacement
My co-op in Prospect Heights needs a roof replacement, but we have a heavy wooden deck up there and no idea how to move it…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Moving a modular wooden roof deck for re-roofing job
Hi all. My co-op in Prospect Heights needs a new roof. The problem is that we also have a heavy wooden roof deck covering about…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Cracks in Concrete Ceiling
Building manager says they just need to be cleaned and painted, but I think they should be fixed with concrete epoxy and that he is…
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stickerhappy
in Roofing 7 years and 10 months ago
Best product to patch parapet wall on roof?
We have a small leak and I was going to try sealing the cracks in the tiles on top of the parapet wall. I might…
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aurelien
in Roofing 7 years and 11 months ago
Metal cladding (3rd floor mansard)
I researched the forum and website but couldn’t find any relevant post. I’m looking for an experienced Brooklyn-based contractor to install snap-clad panels. See attached…
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empathie00
in Roofing 8 years and 7 months ago
Desperately seeking advice to have roofer finish before winter!
Hi all – we’ve been working with a roofer on a cornice restoration since May 1. Originally the job was to take 3 weeks; he…
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desert-island
in Roofing 8 years and 8 months ago
Rebuild roof hatch
Looks like someone tried to break into our brownstone via the roof hatch. The wood is damaged. Does anyone have any recommendations for a contractor…
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mzmisdacutljvesg
in Roofing 9 years ago
Do I really need a wire mesh on a new skylight in NYC
I want to install an aprox 4×8 skylight in the roof of my building and my architect says the code requires an internal wire mesh…
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najjar.dana
in Roofing 8 years and 11 months ago
Should I use Firestone APP-180 or Siplast paradiene 20 tg for the Roof?
I have a 16 foot by 50 foot FLAT roof that will be re-done (stripped down to thelywood). As I plan to live here for…
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kalifornia1983
in Roofing 9 years and 2 months ago
Chicken wire or bird netting over air shaft?
The 8’x10′ air shaft in our four-story building needs protection against pigeons. Right now we’re using chicken wire attached to 2×4 beams that rest on…
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ps158
in Roofing 9 years and 4 months ago
roof tear-off: how disruptive to top floor?
Sorry for the stupid question, but when you do a tear-off, how exposed is that top floor? We have tenants up there, and I’m wondering…
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ilovestoops
in Roofing 9 years and 8 months ago
Gutter cleaning contract?
A similar question was asked last year but no recommendations were made. Does anyone know of a service to regularly clean and maintain gutters? Tried…
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nick521
in Roofing 9 years and 8 months ago
Roof hatch recommendation.
I need a roof hatch manufacture recommendation to replace my makeshift wooden one, it needs to be lockable. Any good vendors and recommendations, I am…
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davidf
in Roofing 9 years and 8 months ago
Landmarked Bronx Brownstone roof repair?
New to this site and lots of great stuff here! Husband and I recently purchased and moved into a renovated landmarked brownstone in the Bronx.…
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jty2
in Roofing 10 years and 1 month ago
Iron railing for roof
Can anyone recommend an iron worker to create and install an iron railing for a roof deck? Also, any rough estimate of cost to have…
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nancib
in Roofing 10 years and 3 months ago
Roofer and shingle installer
I am looking for a master in his field of roofing and siding with a unique eye for detail. Thank you, Nancy
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