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in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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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