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geoffmorrow
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 2 months ago
Best Replacement Windows, Installer, etc.
I am looking for suggestions on replacement windows for a brick-filled frame, brownstone type house in Park Slpoe, mostly as to material (Wood, Vinyl, Aluminun)…
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elm_bk
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 2 months ago
replacing windows
Hi, We need to replace most of the windows in our south slope frame house. The exterior of the house is hideous, and we hope…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Doors & Windows 11 years ago
New Windows for a landmark building
Is it true that landmarks will only consider all wood windows for the front? Would they consider wood windows with a vinyl frame? What about…
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Cleaning in between double pane windows -- possible?
We have one window in our tenants apt that is dirty in between the double pane (see photo and look at the mid thru bottom…
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angelat
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 1 month ago
original wood shutters for sale $50
Original wooden shutters. Never been painted. 4 – double panels 8″ wide x 34″ long 6- double panels 7″ wide x 30″ long needs new…
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diygirl
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 1 month ago
replace a window
Hi Community, Our “luxury” condo has an aluminum frame window that was set incorrectly and doesn’t close properly. It’s one of those big windows that…
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bk_bstoner1
in Doors & Windows 11 years ago
Recs for Iron Doors in Landmarked Brownstone?
Hey ‘Stoners, Does anyone have a good and reasonably price rec for a company to install a new iron gate/door in a landmarked brownstone? I’m…
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mannida
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 6 months ago
Window Installer needed
Hi. I’m replacing 17 windows in a townhouse in Clinton Hill. The replacement windows will need all new frames after the old windows are ripped…
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citizenjane
in Doors & Windows 11 years ago
How do I unstick painted shutters so they open?
Hi y’all, We have pocket shutters which have been painted shut (3 layers of paint, some caulking, and in some some stucco, and one nail…
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johnk1005303
in Doors & Windows 11 years ago
Rotted steel basement access door
Has anyone used Lowes to order and install a steel basement access door? I’m looking at a Bilco Basement Classic Door offered by Lowes.
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obama
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 4 months ago
window treatment ideas and vendor recommendations for tilt and turn windows
we have tilt and turn windows that swing inwards and am currently looking for a window treatment solution. does anyone have suggestions? we love the…
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skeer126
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 1 month ago
Custom door guy needed!!!
I am in need to build some custom white traditional french doors in my brownstone in my living room. See pic attached Does anyone have…
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jeanmarine2
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 3 months ago
Retractable Screen Door
Any suggestions for a retractable screen door for placing in the door frame of an outswing door to our rear parlor deck? We just had…
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iyrie936
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 2 months ago
Can aluminum window shutters handle hot and cold weather?
I am planning to buy aluminum window sliding because it’s aluminum so it gets hotter and colder. Is this true? Not that I want to…
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bpeikes
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 1 month ago
Window installers and window brands
I have 5 french casement windows, 2 small french balcony doors, and one large set of french doors to our backyard which need to be…
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anonymous
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 4 months ago
Soundproof Windows
I am just starting the process of research for replacing all windows (7 in total) in our rowhouse. My primary concern are those in the…
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anon552
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 3 months ago
Stripping and refinishing entry doors
It’s been awhile since this question was asked on the Forum, so here goes…I need to have the wood entry doors (and decorative moulding around…
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Sweet-Action
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 9 months ago
Replacing wood trim / casing around window
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ea63af08ab27-.jpg Hey all, In preparation for the coming winter, I’m preparing to perform some triage on with my drafty front windows on the front of…
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dumbogirl
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 3 months ago
window guard/DOB code question
We just installed new Marvin windows, and now need to install window guards for our 2nd floor tenant. Is it acceptable by NYC building code…
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pepinohill
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 10 months ago
Rear Window Replacement: Aluminum vs. Wood? Landmark involvement? Ballpark estimates?
We are replacing the REAR windows of our brownstone which is on a historic block. Three questions: 1) DO I NEED A PERMIT? I called…
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