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starfish11040

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 6 months ago

Has anyone ever heard of New Image Glass?

He repairs and installs windows. Does anyone have any experience with them? I think it’s a two man outfit.

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allinone

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 7 months ago

Chase requiring bedroom window bar removal for refi?

We have a mortage through Chase on our Park Slope brownstone, now attempting to refi also through Chase. The loan officer for the refi just…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

parkplaced

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 7 months ago

Sealing new windows

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/506875c3259cc-.jpg I just replaced three windows in the bay in the back of my brownstone. The bay itself, constructed in wood all those years ago,…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

LisaFG

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 7 months ago

Robbery!

My block in Fort Greene was totally surprised by a recent house break-in. Apparently someone broke in through the backyard entry and stole a computer.…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

crackedstucco

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 7 months ago

Window company recommendations

Hi everybody,  We’re replacing the facade on our brownstone next month and thought we’d use the opportunity to put in some more energy efficient windows.…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

miltonmama

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 3 months ago

landmark window questions

We are replacing our original windows on langmark building.  They are in very bad condition and need to be done.  I feel sad to get…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

teepeeteee

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 8 months ago

New Interior Apartment Door Replacement - Need Locksmith / Contractor Suggestions

We have a three family in Park Slope and are looking to replace the interior front doors for two of the apt units with doors…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

dancingirl

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 8 months ago

Iron Work Experience with Igor's Security

Just wanted to say how nice it was to work with Igor’s Security Gates and Doors.  The price was fair, he delivered my gate on…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

bennybushwick

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 months ago

window

I am looking to have a costume made window for my bathroom  any recommendation. Thanks

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

lkat75

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 8 months ago

Custom Screens

I have a casement window with 2 windows that open, one of which however is bolted shut with and air conditioner in it.  I would…

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bedstuytownhouse

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 8 months ago

Fire safe window guard installer?

Hi all, Just received a letter from our insurer saying that we to change out our fixed window guards on the garden floor to make…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

Barbjean

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 8 months ago

Looking for very reliable company to install landmark windows. Any recent work done for you? Barbjean

Need (4) new windows  to conform to Landmark re my Brownstone.  Also, need “adjustments” to 6 other windows. All need to be painted.  Has anyone…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

Edkay

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 8 months ago

Cellar Door Replacement

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/503b8b86c698f-.jpg The cellar door at my place in Greenpoint is in bad shape, and I need to completely replace it. I’d appreciate  advice and recommendations…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

checklistnyc

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 8 months ago

Curb Alert: Brownstone Windows and Doors

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50364d744e529-.jpg A client in Park Slope is parting with 4 of the home’s original windows and a double front door found in the basement.  Great…

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notny

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 8 months ago

New Sun Glass Window Wholesalers

I’m considering ordering windows from this place. Can’t find much feedback online about them. Anyone know anything about them?

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brooklynhome

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 9 months ago

adding dormers to an attic

I am interested in finding out the cost and logisitcs (permits, timing, options) of adding dormer windows to the attic of our frame house.  …

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

NewOwner

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 9 months ago

horizontal window guards: aesthetic and other considerations?

I would like to add a window guard to my bedroom window but am loathe to block my view with standard black, vertical iron window…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

brooklynhome

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 9 months ago

Who can reinstall 2nd story screen?

Yesterday I was closing the window on the 2nd floor before the storm and I knocked the screen out (sigh).  The screen is totally fine…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

rose10

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 9 months ago

I need to get sound proof windows for a loft space. Can anyone recommend a vendor ? Also there are a number of manufacturers of these windows. Can anyone recommend any in particular?

I  need to get sound proof windows for a loft space.  Can anyone recommend a vendor ?  Also there are a number of manufacturers of…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

Paulee Marshall

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 10 months ago

Hi Does anywone know of a handy man who can fix a window that apparently doesn't stay up. Any suggestions would be helpful .

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