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microfiche
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 8 months ago
Arts and Crafts Replacement Interior Doors
Just moved into a Victorian in Kensington which by and large in in great condition generally but we’re thinking of replacing some of the bedroom…
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chuck
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 3 months ago
Know an ironworker who's also an artist?
I’m replacing the iron work on my front windows (parlor and ground), but I want something special. Can you recommend a quality ironworker who’s also…
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Suzanne
in Doors & Windows 12 years ago
Need a professional blinds measurer/installer
Am seeking recommendations for someone to measure for, and install, blinds in a Brooklyn apartment. They probably need to be insured, for coop purposes.…
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riinehart
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 2 months ago
Replacement windows -- recommendations?
Hi all, surprisingly can’t seem to find too much info on this in the archives or elsewhere: I am planning to replace all of the…
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dumbogirl
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 9 months ago
Exterior window painting
We’re talking to Historical Windows about installing new Marvins in the front of our brownstone. Their quote for painting the windows seems high. What should…
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stuy-heights
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 2 months ago
Recommendation for Window Painter / Restorer
I’m looking for someone to repaint the original wood window frames on the front facade of a three story brownstone. The work would involve sanding…
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pweissma
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 9 months ago
Door Jamb Width for a Brownstone
I’m replacing two basement exterior doors on my brownstone,front and back, with new prehung doors. Everything I read says it’s important to measure the jamb…
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mrohrmann
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 10 months ago
Can anyone recommend a locksmith that can install 2 electronic locks for a standard buzz-in system for the front doors of a small apartment building?
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karenanne9
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 10 months ago
Interior hall lights in brownstone coop
Our 5 unit brownstone coop is looking to spruce up our common hallways and are struggling with the sconces so I’m wondering if anyone has…
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bobo
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 10 months ago
Looking for someone who can aluminum re-cap a few windows
Greetings Brownsteoners, Does anyone out there know of someone that has the aluminum bending machine that can bend some new aluminum sill pieces for me?…
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mmilstein
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 4 months ago
So it's Historical Windows and Marvins, correct?
I’ve been through the archives and it looks like every windows installer except Historical Windows gets a bad rap somewhere. And there are endless, “I…
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CommodoreStephenDecatur
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 11 months ago
Judgmental preservationist seeks old window glass
I’m RESTORING my old windows and hope to get old window glass with imperfections to use. With so many people tossing out repairable 100+ year-old…
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brian.larossa
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 11 months ago
Interior, split-level, wood shutters
We’re looking to have interior shutters installed. So far we’ve gotten quotes from http://www.aartshutters.com/ and http://www.budgetblinds.com/. Have you hired either of these companies? If yes, what was…
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berniceshola
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 1 month ago
window pricing/recs wanted
hey all, I just got an estimate for Marvin Integrity replacement windows at about $1200 per window, installed. Does this seem crazily high? And are…
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berniceshola
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 2 months ago
Marvin Infinity Ultrex windows?
Hey all, Wondering if anyone has looked into or actually installed Marvin Infinity Ultrex windows. These are the fiberglass-framed, supposedly low maintenance and high-efficiency ones.…
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deancollins
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 1 month ago
Who are the Marvin window experts in Brooklyn?
Who are the Marvin window experts in brooklyn as i’ve had a call in the Windowrama and Dykes and got the run around from both.…
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deviatar
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 2 months ago
New Windows for Noise Reduction?
I have old single-paned glass windows, plus aluminum storm windows, and am thinking of replacing them to improve both insulation and noise reduction (as well…
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catclarkmw
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 1 month ago
Has anyone ever seen window gates that function like french doors?
I have 3 windows that look out on to an extension in the back of my house and they need window gates. I want the…
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