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xafjnmhwwfeydj
in Doors & Windows 3 years and 8 months ago
Historic Door Reproduction
The doors on our project are not original, we’re looking to recreate something similar to the neighbors. Who have you had luck using? [IMG_4649](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:ZSw7:img_4649.jpeg.jpg)
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pzcnglanqpve
in Doors & Windows 3 years and 9 months ago
What To Do With My Vintage Brownstone Doors
I have 6 doors in my brownstone basement that I don’t need anymore (3 pictured here). Do folks here have any interest in them, or…
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ktvycjlzqwipec
in Doors & Windows 3 years and 9 months ago
Painting/Weatherproofing External Wood Window Frames
First time poster here — we are buying a coop in Park Slope, not landmarked, and it has old wood windows. The frames/casing (the part…
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d.dalia
in Doors & Windows 3 years and 11 months ago
Making the top of the windows higher?
I live in a brick brownstone conversion on the 4th floor. My windows on the front are incredible low… You can’t stand next to the…
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MaconStreetMan
in Doors & Windows 4 years ago
Historic Window Repair
I haven’t seen a recent post on this. I hav original windows which are in rough shape. I am looking for a skilled handyman or…
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housepoor
in Doors & Windows 4 years ago
Locksmith in Clinton Hill or Fort Greene
Does anyone have recommendations for a locksmith in Clinton Hill or Fort Greene? I need a cylinder changed and want to get some information on…
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pmody
in Doors & Windows 4 years ago
Parrett windows
Been having a difficult time getting anyone at Parrett windows to provide a quote. They don’t return my calls or respond to my emails. I…
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kimthorn10
in Doors & Windows 4 years ago
Replacing windows in tenants apartment
Its been awhile and those original windows cost $350 installed: now? estimage 850! So maybe I don’t need aluminum windows for them….what are you installing…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Historic Door Advice
I just wanted to share that Steve Cymbalski from The Tinker’s Wagon was super helpful and took the time to respond to several questions about…
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stickerhappy
in Doors & Windows 4 years and 2 months ago
Best way to lubricate window slides?
What’s the best type of lubricant to use on these window slides? The windows are hard to push up and down and nothing else seems…
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housepoor
in Doors & Windows 4 years and 3 months ago
Hinged Window Bars
I have been told that bars on bedroom windows must hinged to allow a way to get out in the case of a fire. My…
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uhkfcimdx
in Doors & Windows 4 years and 6 months ago
Construction of 1900's Door Casing
Can someone point me in the right direction? I am looking for reference material in order to build an opening for a pair of pocket…
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rwood
in Doors & Windows 4 years and 7 months ago
Window sill gaps -how to repair?
Some water damaged the dry caulk/paint/wood. Any advise on how to repair or fill in. Some gaps seem to wide for caulk. Wood filler? Joint…
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ejalbk
in Doors & Windows 4 years and 8 months ago
Fireproof Doors?
We need to get a fireproof door installed for a basement alley. Nothing glamorous, just solid. Can anyone recommend a company that does this? Thanks.
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anotherposter
in Doors & Windows 4 years and 8 months ago
Wifi door lock recs
Hey folks, We want to have a way to remotely (via our phones/wifi) open an exterior door when not home. The idea being we could…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Looking for someone to replace my windows
We have a brownstone in jersey city and are looking to replace all the windows both front and back. I’m looking for a contractor that…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
New window style popping up. Name?
Hope everyone in community is healthy. I‘ve been seeing this new window style where there’s a thin metal frame around the perimeter of the window…
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rwood
in Doors & Windows 5 years and 2 months ago
Name of substance to keep glasspa e attached to wood frame for interior skylight
[IMG_20200130_093822](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:euZa:img_20200130_093822.jpg.jpg) What is the name of this hard substance that holds. The glass in place? I need to repair this and reatach the glass. Thank…
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