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cityrat

in Doors & Windows 7 years and 11 months ago

Brownstone front doors, salvage or made?

I’ve looked for past posts on this, but most are from years ago and the landscape changes (for example, sadly, Eddie’s shop is no longer…

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Updated 7 years and 11 months ago

fmb78

in Doors & Windows 8 years ago

ISO Interior Doors

Hello all, I’m missing some of my interior doors and would love to find some matches (or close matches) to my originals. I’ve already asked…

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ebp

in Doors & Windows 8 years ago

Brownstone Door Restoration

Hi, I’ve gotten two quotes on refinishing my brownstone doors and interior vestibule. Before I go forward, I’d like to see if anyone had any…

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Updated 8 years ago

brownstonelover

in Doors & Windows 8 years and 1 month ago

Do Not Purchase Hardware from Vintage Hardware & Lighting

I purchased a super expensive Front Entry door set that looked gorgeous and cost a fortune on their website. When it arrived I was shocked…

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PeterPJB

in Doors & Windows 8 years and 2 months ago

Stain Glass

I need a person to repair an existing arch (1863) and add pieces that are missing as well as a new stained glass transom over…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

ddjjee

in Doors & Windows 8 years and 2 months ago

Selling pocket sliding doors. Original pocket doors 30" X 84", good for a ground

floor project. $450 [IMG_3242](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:YjTC:img_3242.jpg.jpg) [IMG_3466](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:rLSO:img_3466.jpg.jpg)

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prosp

in Doors & Windows 8 years and 2 months ago

sliding door repair

The ikea sliding door system on my closet is failing. i think the issue is we used the ikea sliding hardware but the doors are…

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Updated 8 years and 2 months ago

Jecoulom

in Doors & Windows 8 years and 3 months ago

Skylights Won't Sync With Remotes

We have Velux skylights that can only be opened/closed and their shades raised/lowered by remote control. The remotes and skylights stopped “talking” to each other…

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Updated 8 years and 3 months ago

ejalbk

in Doors & Windows 8 years and 4 months ago

Looking for Manufacturer and/or Installer of Aluminum & glass exterior doors

We have an old wood double door on the street and another set after the small vestibule of a multi-family. Both door sets have large…

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Updated 8 years and 4 months ago

angel

in Doors & Windows 8 years and 4 months ago

Looking for a good windows

Hi everyone, I am planning to renovate some of the windows in my brownstone home. The house will be reaching it’s 100th year next year…

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Updated 8 years and 4 months ago

wfuxaxsyhbroltu

in Doors & Windows 8 years and 6 months ago

Enlarging two rear windows in a townhouse

I’m closing on a townhouse in Boerum Hill in mid February. My family and I are excited to start living in Brooklyn. Before we move…

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Updated 8 years and 6 months ago

nf85

in Doors & Windows 8 years and 8 months ago

Available: 6 solid 1911 single-panel interior doors with lovely hardware

After a renovation, we now have extra (cherry?) doors free to a good home. They are thick, solid, beautiful and in great condition. Dimensions are…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

douglasmix

in Doors & Windows 8 years and 7 months ago

Need to replace 1938 coop lobby/hallway windows

Hi, Brownstoners, We’re a six-story coop built in 1938 looking to replace our fireproof lobby and hallway windows, which are about 5′ x 6′ and…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

stickerhappy

in Doors & Windows 8 years and 9 months ago

Set of brownstone entry doors for sale

Old double front entry doors from Park Slope brownstone. $1500 Thanks Have wear and usage consistent with age. Each door is about 32″ wide by…

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Updated 8 years and 9 months ago

mzmisdacutljvesg

in Doors & Windows 8 years and 10 months ago

Advice on having a metal Fabricator make custom steel windows

We’re building out a penthouse on our our roof and getting window quotes. Our contractor suggested having the metal fabricator who is doing the exterior…

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Updated 8 years and 10 months ago

stickerhappy

in Doors & Windows 8 years and 11 months ago

Brownstone front entry doors for sale

Old double front entry doors from Park Slope brownstone. Have wear and tear consistent with age. Each door is about 32″ wide by 93″ tall,…

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sages423

in Doors & Windows 8 years and 11 months ago

Mister Sign for gold leaf on transom?

Has anyone used Mister Sign for gold leaf house numbers? Appreciate any feedback on work, etc.

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Updated 8 years and 11 months ago

chbk

in Doors & Windows 8 years and 11 months ago

Looking for quality Marvin Integrity Window installer

Anyone know anything about Nail on the Head Construction (nothcontracting.com)? I’m looking to have 4 Marvin Integrity windows installed that I plan to order from…

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Updated 8 years and 11 months ago

flembo

in Doors & Windows 9 years ago

Looking for recommendations for Window supplier and installer

Hi! Looking for recommendations for Window supplier and installer. We want to install 15 wood windows (Marvin or similar) with brick to installation in non…

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workisfun

in Doors & Windows 9 years ago

Window and door showroom

I’m looking for a couple window and door showrooms, to get my hands on some products. I’ve searched the forum, but… Can anyone recommend worthwhile…

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Updated 9 years ago

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