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bklynbabe
in Doors & Windows 6 years and 11 months ago
Update - Mail Slot in Ground Floor Metal Door
Hi — this is for Perfectionist and anyone else who has this problem. We have the job done now. The question was where to get…
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housepoor
in Doors & Windows 7 years ago
Failed seal in double pane glass. How to replace?
The seal in the double pane glass in a Marvin French door (2ft x 8ft) has failed and there is moisture between the sheets of…
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mxu93
in Doors & Windows 7 years ago
How to install a wireless doorbell？
I do all the Instruction manual said，it just don’t work.It is a wireless bell I got from Adoric
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Fakro UTT-6 Passiv tilt roof window 37x46 for slanted roof - for sale $1000.00
– where would I sell this? Still in box…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
FS Yesteryear's Vintage Doors Mahogany Victorian style screen door - brand new
Hi – we measured wrong, our mistake can be your benefit. https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/hsh/d/custom-made-victorian/6619045780.html
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rhbxcgcpodlkz
in Doors & Windows 7 years and 1 month ago
exterior storm window frames & panes, where to find
My Victorian has 44 windows- not an uncommon number of windows, a huge expense to replace historic windows. I have only a few storm windows…
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heightsgal
in Doors & Windows 7 years and 2 months ago
New Windows, Bad Surprise
Does anybody out there know NYC Building Codes? I live in a Brooklyn co-op. I installed new windows and the co-op Board ordered bars installed…
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bedstuyborn
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 months ago
Does anyone have comments about Kolbe Windows? are they just as good as Marvin windows
I am doing a comparison on window istallation and window manufacturers. A company that a neighbor used installs Kolbe windows and I wanted to know…
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dumbogirl
in Doors & Windows 8 years and 4 months ago
window cleaners?
Hi everyone, Looking for a reliable window cleaning service for our brownstone — any recommendations? Thanks!
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skeer126
in Doors & Windows 7 years and 3 months ago
In search for entry double doors...
Anyone know where I can score a set of double entry exterior doors for my brownstone. Measurements are roughly 25 inches per door x 96…
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firsthome
in Doors & Windows 7 years and 4 months ago
Entry Door Installation
I want to replace a 36″ entry door with 50″ salvaged double entry door . My GC already ordered a new weatherstripped frame and I…
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eekjgosvtkh
in Doors & Windows 7 years and 4 months ago
Double Entrance Doors to Brownstone
My GC who also works with wood (he makes furniture) created beautiful double entry doors to my brownstone summer 2017. My tenant complained last weekend…
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tjugeigjpxvlon
in Doors & Windows 7 years and 5 months ago
Project manager for windows replacement
Hi – we just received LPC permits to replace the windows on the facade of our brownstone. Now we need a project manager! Look for…
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judy
in Doors & Windows 7 years and 5 months ago
The doors in our brownstone aren't closing properly, and the lock on the interio
oak door is too noisy. We don’t want to just change the lock, as the doors probably need attention. The exterior iron door seems off…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Custom kick plate for townhouse door?
Hi all. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to get custom brass kick plates? The doors on our Prospect Heights co-op are in need…
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annep
in Doors & Windows 7 years and 8 months ago
For Sale: Beautiful antique wood exterior door w/ original glass
I bought this door at Brimfield years ago & had it stripped in anticipation of replacing a door in my place. Plans have changed -…
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cate
in Doors & Windows 7 years and 9 months ago
How to Fix a Broken Window Screen
A few years ago we replaced our replacement windows with new ones. Now one of the screens has a pretty big hole in it. Do…
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cityrat
in Doors & Windows 7 years and 9 months ago
Looking for brownstone entry doors
Hi all, as part of our renovation we’re replacing a stoop that was removed years ago (so no existing doors to restore) and putting in…
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