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bqeresident1
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 1 month ago
Moving Exterior Door - Alt. 1 v. Alt 2
Hi All – Question on permits. Anyone know if moving the location of an exterior door would require an Alt. 1 or Alt. 2 permit.…
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davidmer
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 1 month ago
Brownstone Entrance Door Refurbishment
The doors on my (1879) Brownstone could use some TLC. They need stripping or dipping/refinishing and weather sealing. Same goes for my vestibule doors too.…
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larrygile
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 3 months ago
Door installation
We are seeking a professional to help design/source and install a front door on our townhouse. Suggestions appreciated.
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kylecresson
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 2 months ago
Custom Wood Exterior Doors
I’ve seen a few outdated recommendations here for custom woodworkers who specialize in exterior doors, so I thought I would fish for some new recommendations.…
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dante
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 2 months ago
Front door of apt building fabricators and installers
We have a 8 family old brick tenement building and we would like to replace the old wooden front door with a modern metal and…
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orrsuz
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 3 months ago
Brick to brick windows - interior
Hi, looking for information on what basic interior looks like after a brick to brick install. We are removing the historic moldings for replacement after…
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dashe
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 3 months ago
Window Installation
Hi. We are looking for a recommendation for someone to measure and install brownstone windows. We need new windows entirely – not replacements. Thanks.
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mzmisdacutljvesg
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 3 months ago
Shades for large skylight feature
We are installing a large glass skylight over our living room (almost 13′ wide and 10′ long) going from the roof of our penthouse to…
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snvorqkavci
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 4 months ago
Window header replacement in stone facade
We have 2 windows with damaged headers and need to replace the header and windows. The windows are in our stone façade. My question is…
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maggiewinter
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 4 months ago
Has anyone had experience with Bernie's Glass?
I am considering some replacement windows, and this organization has good reviews on Yelp. But I am a little unnerved because he doesn’t use the…
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mrlithe
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 6 months ago
Creating a Door
I would like to cut a new doorway through a wall in my co-op to combine units and I was wondering what a ballpark cost…
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mjhbgwpsxa
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 4 months ago
Door Suppliers Dallas
Advancing the professionalism of the remodeling industry, we at NARI help you connect with the right remodeling professional to produce your desired renovation. @ [Door…
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laurenpacker123
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 4 months ago
Custom Wood Casement Windows?
I am renovating a kitchen and we are hoping to design custom casement windows for the exterior wall. My GC is warning against building them…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 4 months ago
Anderson Windows and Doors from Home Depot
I’m looking to purchase an Anderson Door for my deck, I got a quote from Home Depot does anyone know if their prices are higher…
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namahs
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 5 months ago
windows opening restrictor
My parents apt just got their windows replaced earlier this week. The building removed the child safety guard on the windows and enforced a 4…
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concerned100
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 5 months ago
Fixing Wood Framed (Original) Windows on a Budget
We’re just finishing up the interior renovations on our brownstone and due to budget restrictions we were only able to replace the windows in the…
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mikecnyc
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 6 months ago
Landmark Exterior Doors
Hello – I am looking to source a new arched wood and glass double door for a landmark house. I attached two reference photos. I…
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petec
in Doors & Windows 10 years ago
brick to brick cost
Hello, I am wondering what people think is a reasonable amount to pay for a brick to brick installation (including cost of the windows) for…
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