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During renovation of the ceilings of a 1914 home the original ceiling fixture on the second floor landing was damaged. This fixture is made of plaster and painted to appear bronze. Since this home (museum) is on the National Register we are hoping to find a company that can repair this fixture. Can ...
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I am a restoration contractor and my home is also a block home with the appearance of a stick built design. Our blocks are a kiln fired glazed block with a twin flute. The exterior walls are a troweled plaster on the inside. Most likely your grandmother got on your grandfather about the walls cracki...
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For cement-asbestos (Transite) roofing tiles, I may be able to help. I have 10-12 squares of 16.25 tiles in good condition and can provide a few or a quantity to repair a roof of the same. Digital photos on request. The tiles come from a home in NW Arkansas, circa 1939.
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We have great awnings on our home. Originally built in 1961 in SE FLORIDA. Covering jelousy windows they ar equick an easy to lower and raise for pending storms. HOwever some of the poles and hardware pegs that hold them are missing and weve had to invent pegs. Id just as soon replace them and repai...
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We just bought a home built in 1900 that has Slate Siding on it and need to know how to repair ir or find a suitable replacement to match. I have pictures of the damage to the house after a new roof was put on (if anyone wants to see). Weve been told that you can score the pieces below the lap or re...
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I would have the home inspected to make sure that it is structurally sound and determine what needs to be fixed or updated immediately ie roof, structural damage repairs, heating system, etc. The rest you can update over time. Are you planning on doing the work yourselves or hiring out? There are pl...
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i inherited this home and have had the roof replaced/some window replacements but still needs extensive repairs...its got oak flooring,original light fixtures, shotgun style home with 2 large wall pocket doors on large lot 45 south of san antonio,tx...please contact me at ecscents@yahoo.com if inte...
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My husband and I recently purchased an 1850s Federal style home. Weve done the plaster repair, sanded and have a beautifully smooth wall. However, when we applied the paint, it began to crackle in spots and come off, within minutes. We used high quality latex flat interior paint. Has anyone else had...
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One additional thought on the leaving plaster vs. sheetrock issue - from a practical standpoint, plaster is a better wall material in that its fire retardant, more durable, and cuts the noise factor! Unlike sheetrock, its fairly easy to make a repair on and, personally, I always like to see plaster ...
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Hello, Greetings from an old house enthusiast! Im currently saving for my first old house. In the meantime I enjoy building scale models of beautiful old homes. As of now, I am currently trying to get a library of books together on older homes. Im quite handy, and I would love to be thoroughly prepa...
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