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rd684
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 3 months ago
Does anyone have Renewal by Andersen Fibrex windows?
Hi I’m Looking for feedback on Renewal by Andersen Fibrex windows. I’m considering them to replace 12 large double hung windows in a Non-landmark bldg.…
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CGmodern
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 4 months ago
anyone got a good window repair co?
just about all of the windows in our house have some kind of issue with either not staying open (without a book shoved underneath), or…
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DouglasAlan
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 8 months ago
Energy Efficient Windows - Cost and Timeframe?
I’m looking to replace two windows, approximately 30″ by 96″, with energy efficient ones. How much am I looking at for parts and labor? How…
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stuyheights
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 5 months ago
Best Bang For The Buck - Windows
In reading past post on this topic I have read opinions but anything I have read seems to be quite old and a lot could…
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dodgechris
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago
Recreate glass pane in a pocket door
Hi, I need to replace a pane of decorative glass in a pocket door; the pane is broken. I’m wondering if anyone knows of a…
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brklynreno
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago
Low E glass. Low-E .30 / .18\. Meaning of the numbers?
I am checking a ThermaTru door and the best glass they offer is a Low-E .30 / .18. How good is this glass, compared for…
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misconformist
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 5 months ago
Masonry Openings for a New Windows and doors.
Hi: Anyone out there have recommendations for a contractor that can cut large openings in a brick building for new windows and doors. This would…
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fcendron
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 8 months ago
Brownstone window/creating window seat
Hello, I have 3 windows in my apartment in Manhattan. Some of them need restoration as some of the woods is gone in places on…
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dogsarebetterthanpeople
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 9 months ago
Good Window/Door Installer to re-set and waterproof Marvin doors
My Marvin doors got damaged by water and need to be reinstalled and waterproofed. Anyone can recommend a reliable installer?
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brooklyntoqueens
in Doors & Windows 11 years ago
Pella vs. Andersen vs. Marvin
From what I hear Marvin is the best of the three (and most expensive). We are replacing windows on a landmark building and apparently we…
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ridgewoodreno
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 9 months ago
repair antique pocket doors?
We recently purchased a 1910 building in Ridgewood, Queens, and a set of beautiful antique pocket doors with stained glass were glued and nailed shut…
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ps158
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 10 months ago
sliding pocket door and hardware recommendations?
We’d like to install multi-pass sliding pocket doors to divide a front room from the back room. Something like the attached. So, 3 doors on…
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ps158
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 10 months ago
windows: have our GC install or sub it out on our own?
A GC we are considering to hire on an extensive renovation of our house would like to replace all the windows himself. The windows are…
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GoodProspect
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 10 months ago
window repair - reliable & reasonable?
Looking for a window repair outfit to address problems with several basic windows in a rental property – don’t need high end or fancy –…
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RBCG
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 11 months ago
Recs for window replacement?
Any recs for a good, reliable, but not high-end company for replacing our windows? Don’t need wood, don’t need landmark, just looking for basic reliable…
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fcendron
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 10 months ago
Renovating browns town windows
Hello I have an apartment in a brownstone in Manhattan on 75th street and Columbus. I have 3 windows and 2 of them need renovation.…
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z
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 1 month ago
Need Recommendation - Installation of Sliding Patio Door
We are planning to install a sliding patio door on our garden extension. The sliding door would replace a 30″ regular entry door and a small window…
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Kateruba
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 2 months ago
Glass exterior door - where to get one?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fad1b330c175-processed-httpmonicarawlescomwp-contentuploads201201Laundryjpg.jpg Hello everyone, I would like a full lite, simple, well-insulated door without embellishment for my future deck. Swinging (not sliding), single (as opposed to…
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lz26
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 10 months ago
Finishing Carpenter
Finishing Carpenter needed for molding repair/replacement, window framing, door framing in an Old Townhouse in Brooklyn. Experience necessary & references. 200$/day
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xistent
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 3 months ago
WINDOW INSTALLER RECOMMENDATION
After considering various manufacturers and installers to replace 13 windows for our landmarked brownstone, we went with Andrew Ferris (Ferris Construction) (917) 584-7286\. We used…
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