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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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Updated 9 years and 1 month ago

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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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

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I’ve seen a few outdated recommendations here for custom woodworkers who specialize in exterior doors, so I thought I would fish for some new recommendations.…

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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

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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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

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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Updated 9 years and 3 months ago

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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Updated 9 years and 3 months ago

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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Updated 9 years and 4 months ago

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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Updated 9 years and 4 months ago

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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Updated 9 years and 4 months ago

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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Updated 9 years and 4 months ago

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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Updated 9 years and 4 months ago

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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Updated 9 years and 5 months ago

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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Updated 9 years and 5 months ago

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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Updated 9 years and 6 months ago

deancollins

in Doors & Windows 9 years and 6 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 9 years and 8 months 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 9 years and 7 months ago

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