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bqeresident1

in Doors & Windows 9 years and 6 months 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 6 months 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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Updated 9 years and 6 months ago

larrygile

in Doors & Windows 9 years and 8 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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Updated 9 years and 6 months ago

kylecresson

in Doors & Windows 9 years and 7 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I’ve seen a few outdated recommendations here for custom woodworkers who specialize in exterior doors, so I thought I would fish for some new recommendations.…

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Updated 9 years and 7 months ago

dante

in Doors & Windows 9 years and 7 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 7 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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Updated 9 years and 7 months ago

dashe

in Doors & Windows 9 years and 7 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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Updated 9 years and 7 months ago

mzmisdacutljvesg

in Doors & Windows 9 years and 7 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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Updated 9 years and 7 months ago

snvorqkavci

in Doors & Windows 9 years and 8 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 8 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 11 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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Updated 9 years and 8 months ago

mjhbgwpsxa

in Doors & Windows 9 years and 9 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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Updated 9 years and 9 months ago

laurenpacker123

in Doors & Windows 9 years and 9 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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Updated 9 years and 9 months ago

brooklyntoqueens

in Doors & Windows 9 years and 9 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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Updated 9 years and 9 months ago

namahs

in Doors & Windows 9 years and 10 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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Updated 9 years and 9 months ago

concerned100

in Doors & Windows 9 years and 9 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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Updated 9 years and 9 months ago

mikecnyc

in Doors & Windows 9 years and 11 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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Updated 9 years and 10 months ago

petec

in Doors & Windows 10 years and 4 months 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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Updated 9 years and 10 months ago

deancollins

in Doors & Windows 9 years and 11 months ago

Windows

Anyone have a “brick to brick” replacement that they’ve done in their brownstone that they’d like to recommend? http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/03/realestate/the-red-tape-of-new-windows-in-new-york.html?_r=0

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hainspoint

in Doors & Windows 10 years and 1 month ago

Door alignment fix

Hi – our apartment door is off (looks like the frame is off but possibly also in the hinges) and it’s been scratching up the…

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Updated 10 years ago

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