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in Doors & Windows 13 years and 8 months ago
HEIGHTS WOODWORKING CUSTOM WINDOWS
In follow up on my recent post inquiring about replacing landmark windows w/ Marvin or Kolbes, now considering replacing sashes only as I’m told the…
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in Doors & Windows 13 years and 8 months ago
WHICH IS THE BETTER WINDOW COMPANY
We are looking into replacing brick to brick landmark windows and I have been talking seriously with 2 companies: WINDOWS WE ARE & BAY RIDGE…
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anne_nyc
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 8 months ago
Window Repair Person?
Hi – Looking for recommendations for handyman type person to come in and re-putty windows, paint frames, paint lintels, etc. This is a bandaid fix…
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Lion55
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 8 months ago
Window installer
Can anyone recommend someone (who knows what they’re doing) to install 7 aluminum windows with capping. I would use LWP, who has installed windows for me before,…
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11231
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 9 months ago
Low-e and/or laminate recommended?
Wondering if people recommend low-e argon and/or laminate for windows to go under a deck? I want to maximize the light so am thinking not…
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eFortGreene
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 9 months ago
custom storm door?
We would like to find someone to fabricate a wrought iron storm door (exchangeable glass and screen) for our front door entry. We’d need it…
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namahs
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago
Exterior Window rust and gap problem
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e8283162d824-.jpg I just noticed this from the exterior window frame. I was advised that I should fill the gap up (1/3 inch) and then paint…
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in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago
Sash Replacements or Brick to Brick Replacements
We need to replace windows in our landmark house. Trying to determine if we should get sash replacement kits , or a full brick to…
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realestate
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago
Jeld-Wen windows - quality?
Anyone have these in their home? We’re putting them in a gut-reno’ed attached small (16.5′, 3 story) brownstone. We chose the kind that are wood-clad…
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bobjohn
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago
looking for light colored bricks
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e7420f1e2e65-.jpg Hi, We are remodeling kitchen and want to run countertop across wall with window. To make it look nice I plan to remove old…
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brklynreno
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago
Casement Door Needed
I am looking for a company that produces outswing casement doors. We want to use a triple pane glass on the window, it is for…
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rd684
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago
Need Feedback on Andersen A series windows
Does anyone have experience with Andersen A series double hung windows? If so, how are they holding up, and are you happy with their performance? I’m…
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NGBklyn
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago
Recommendations on re-puttying and painting windows?
Our house has old wood windows. Some of the putty seems to be falling off. In addition, the windows need a paint job. I’m worried…
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slopegirl
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago
Window Fix from park slope?
We have a new-ish leak or worsening leak near center back window on 2nd floor of 4 story building. I think it may be coming…
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empathie00
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 11 months ago
new windows - need recommendations
Hello all – we need all new windows on our bstone – replacing the aluminum replacements that have been there for decades, it looks like.…
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brooklynhome
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 11 months ago
How to protect skylights?
I have been reading online about ways to protect skylights from the winds we may get on Sunday. Any advice or experiences about skylights is…
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ClintonHillette
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 11 months ago
Hurricane and AC window units
Hi there, we’ve got a four-story row house with a few AC window units. Is it a good idea to take out the window units…
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anjelicablue
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 11 months ago
Parlor Doors?
I am looking for a pair of parlor doors to fit a space that is 90″ high and 65″ wide. Doors that are a bit…
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