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AdrianLesher
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 3 months ago
Heights Historic Window and Door
I am considering a bid for Loewen windows from Heights Historic Window and Door. Loewen Windows appear to be hightly regarded for the most part,…
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cobblehillbilly
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 3 months ago
Mega Glass
Has anyone been in contact with Manny from Mega in this calendar year? We have been unable to get a response and now the phone…
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ermagod
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 3 months ago
Fire Rated Door Vendor for Boiler Room?
We need a fire-rated (steel encased) frame and door for a boiler room in a multi-family. Any suggestions on a vendor that will supply and…
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straybongo
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 10 months ago
ISO of Weatherproofer
Need someone to do full weatherproofing of exterior brownstone doors that are very drafty. Tried foam weatherstripping last year, but need something more heavy duty.
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roseb
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 4 months ago
FIRE RATED WINDOWS
Hello, We need three large (85″ x 40″) 90 min + fire rated windows, for a lot line wall in Fort Green. Does anyone recommend…
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lakethoreau
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 3 months ago
Need pocket shutters for old Victorian
In need of multiple pairs. If you have any, please let me know. Thank you.
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chemosphere
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 4 months ago
Front door curtain
My 2-family row house has a typical front door with glass that leads to a vestibule. The vestibule has another door, also with glass, which…
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alexbklyn
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 4 months ago
Fire escape window guard
Hello, We are renovating our apartment and want to replace the horrendously ugly fire escape window guard. The current one swings open, which is pretty…
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nancib
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 4 months ago
andersen bathrm window approximately 141/2" x 27"
I am looking to have the glass on the window osbsured in a tasteful way. Does anyone have any suggestions or is it even possible…
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New2NYC
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 4 months ago
Replacing windows in historic district
Hello all. This is a three part question. We recently realized we are in a new historic district in bed stuy. 1 – We need…
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duckieuw
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 6 months ago
Light Well Window Ideas
We recently purchased a top (4th) floor apartment in a lovely old brownstone in prospect heights. The floors are split up into four units each.…
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dawntawn
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 8 months ago
storm windows
Our downstairs windows in a landmarked Victorian are incredibly drafty. We are thinking to put in storm windows just for the cold season. Can you…
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bk2000
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 6 months ago
Replacing Townhouse Garden Level Inside keyed Gate Lock-Lock Guard Addition
Our current gate underneath our stoop leading to the garden apartment opens via a key from the inside. We would like to replace this set…
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janettom
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 4 months ago
window replacement on townhouse
Hi there. I’m considering installing sequel windows from Home Depot on a turn of the century townhouse in park slope. Historical district. Any one know…
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detailer
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 8 months ago
Honest Locksmiths?
I am looking for trustworthy security/locksmiths. A company called The Locksmith Guys came and rewelded two window security gates improperly and on gate fell out…
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tm07
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 11 months ago
Has anyone used these two window companies?
My building wants to replace some common area windows. We are looking at companies that both manufacture and install. I would appreciate help with these…
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prosp
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 11 months ago
FRONT DOOR REPLACEMENT - GLASS AND WOOD
Does anyone know of a good vendor/installer for classic wood and glass front door for a landmarked brownstone? many thanks!
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villagebrstoner
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 8 months ago
Ask for advice - New windows for a single family house
We need to replace 15 windows of our house. They’re very old so not worth to repair. We’re looking at Therma Star by Pella. Any…
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