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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 8 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 8 years and 1 month 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 8 years and 2 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 10 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 11 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 and 4 months 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 9 years and 3 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 6 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 8 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 11 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 10 years 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 10 years 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 4 months 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 7 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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