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orrsuz
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 6 months ago
Window help
We had Kolbe sash replacements installed a few years ago and we have a few niggling issues which I’d really like to resolve – replacing…
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diygirl
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 7 months ago
aluminum door replacement
Hi Brownstoners, Hoping for advice/recommend for a window/door fabricator or manufacturer to match existing aluminum oversize door on modern building. Thank you
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bkgirl
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 7 months ago
Salvaged Doors - 5-panel solid wood
We re-used most during our renovation, but have some left. Doors are painted, we had ours stripped and they were in great shape underneath! I’m…
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happycats
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 11 months ago
Looking For Contractor To Replace Pine Doors 3-5 Pine Doors In Apt.
Can someone recommend to me a contractor that can replace 3-5 doors with the door jamb in a Brooklyn apt. I am looking for someone…
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tinlady
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 8 months ago
In Search of Entry Doors for PLG Limestone
I’m looking for classic entry way doors. Size is 24′ wide and 84 inches high for each door. Would LOVE something with egg and dart…
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bartonlewis
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 11 months ago
Glass for Parlor Vestibule Door
I’ve found a parlor vestibule door for my house, but it needs new glass. It’s a big single door, 9 ft. x 3 ft with…
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marybrkln
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 8 months ago
I need to replace one window in my Fort Greene brownstone.
I’ll say at the outset that although I would love to have old glass, alas, I am just a renter and the window that is…
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riinehart
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 6 months ago
Kennedy Renovations?
Anyone have any experience with Kennedy Renovations in Clinton Hill? Considering using them for window replacements… Thanks!
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daroogle
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 8 months ago
Fire escape ladder for sale
Just posted on craigslist. I had an entire fire escape and all that’s left is this sweet staircase. Can be used for an interior loft.…
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crownheights12
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 9 months ago
Need to build storm window for our stained glass window -Need references
Can someone recommend someone (or where to go?) who can build a storm window for our stained glass window? Window shape is elongated horizontally, above…
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doodles
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 8 months ago
looking for someone to sand and paint shutters
Hi, I have six pairs of shutters that I’d like to get painted. Does anyone know of a place that does this for a reasonable…
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kk634000
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 7 months ago
Interior storm windows
I am considering installing interior storm windows to reduce drafts and heat loss through my aluminum windows. There are a number of suppliers online, offering…
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bkbrownstone
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 9 months ago
Shutter Latches
I just had my shutters stripped and want to replace the broken/bent latches. Looking to see if anyone has for sale, 4 latches, or know…
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backeast
in Doors & Windows 12 years ago
Buying replacement window screens
I am looking to replace a couple of window screens. The windows are a very standard size, and those brown metal-framed windows one sees in…
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mannida
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 11 months ago
iron bars for ground floor windows
hi. could anyone tell me a good vendor/contractor who makes/sells iron bars for windows? also, approximately how much (ballpark) are bars like these? thanks!
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pacJ
in Doors & Windows 12 years ago
Exterior door needs refurbishing
Dear Neighbors One of the glass panes in front door of our house needs to be reset. Other sorts of reconditioning things wouldn’t hurt either.…
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microfiche
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 11 months ago
Need Someone To Caulk Windows
Hello Brownstoners, I need someone to caulk the windows on the second and third floors of our house. 12 medium and small windows need to…
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hbranty
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 3 months ago
Where to get small bathroom window?
Quick question — would like to get a replacement window for the bathroom in a garden apartment — small opening approx 15″x37″ brick to brick…
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