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brooklynbemused
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 14 years and 5 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 10 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 10 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 13 years 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 13 years 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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