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brooklynbemused
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 1 month ago
Fixing an old transom
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/514a0b568b0e3-.jpg I have the original transom from my house – see photo. There are two cracked pieces of glass, but otherwise it’s in decent shape…
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dancingirl
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 1 month ago
Restoring old windows
Has anyone restored their old windows instead of replacing them? and who did you use? thanks!
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lisa
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 1 month ago
Does anyone have any experience with an inspector named Joseph A Pasaturo P.E.?
It’s for an inspection of a limestone in Prospect Lefferts
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parkslopeneighbor
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 1 month ago
Reat Estate (Landmarks Specialty) Attorney
Can anybody recommend a good, reasonably agressive, attorney? We have some very agressive neighbors who are planning work that will dramatically alter their house, claim…
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crispywhenfried
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 2 months ago
Looking for recommendations for a good LPC consultant
For a brownstone project. Anyone with recent experience shepherding a rear addition through LPC?
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slopette
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 2 months ago
Is it possible to reseal windows without removing/replacing panes?
We’re purchasing a coop with windows that have severe condensation issues. I’ve read online that it is sometimes possible to correct this issue by drilling…
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dancingirl
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 2 months ago
Window restoration
Has anyone used Method Restoration? If so, could you please tell me about your experience with them? thanks!
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FranklinMrShanklin
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago
Recommendation for maker/installer of blinds?
Want to learn about the options of wooden blinds available, and someone to make/install them. Dont think we’ll necessarily need custom made, but not sure. …
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fexleycb
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 2 months ago
Where Can I find Crushed Bluestone?
Does anyone know where to purchase relatively small amounts of crushed bluestone to fill the gaps between bluestone pavers? I tried Extech in Red Hook…
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deancollins
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 2 months ago
Eagle Axiom?? Retractable Insect Screens
Anyone ever seen casement windows with insect screens? I came across these retractable screens but you can really tell what they look like etc. -…
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meme2
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 2 months ago
windows are we and vinyl windows
I have 2 questons any one have an experience with WINDOWS ARE WE? #2 vinyl windows any thoughts we were quoted for a standard window…
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nardia9
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 3 months ago
Facade work
Can anyone recommend an honest and trusting contractor to do some facade work on our house? We are changing it from the fake brick to…
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pickles
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 3 months ago
Insurance that covers "Inherent Vice"?
Hey guys, motivated by the fairly recent building collapse on Carroll Street in carroll gardens to take a closer look at my homeowner policy. Which…
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orrsuz
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 5 months ago
Foam insulation behind window mouldings
We have a draught problem behind/through the gaps in front window mouldings we removed them for stripping and the gaps between brick and woodwork are…
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nobikesonfance
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 4 months ago
Paint for Exterior Windows
I’m planning on painting our 4×4 divided lite wooden windows. We’re aiming for a black — that’s not too shiny. Low lustre or satin? (Not too…
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crownrenovation
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 4 months ago
Stained Glass Restoration Sources
We have a beautiful stained glass window in our vestibule that needs to be restored. It has slumped but is only missing 1 small piece.…
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utoeid
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 4 months ago
11 Marvin Windows for Sale-$900\. Dimensions listed (post 4 of 4)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50eb29c506ba0-.jpg Hey Brownstoners, I am selling 11 aluminum clad Marvin windows in putty color. The dimensions are as follows: (5) 33 3/8 x 64 1/2 …
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annep
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 5 months ago
Any suggestions of people/company to insulate a bay window?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b2c968a10ea-.jpg After last winter it was painfully obvious that the contractor for the building I bought a condo in did not adequately (if at all)…
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