house materials: gutters, snowstops, doorknobs... | <– Date –> <– Thread –> |
From: HeidiNYS (HeidiNYSaol.com) | |
Date: Fri, 14 May 2004 07:46:37 -0700 (PDT) |
Dear Folks, We finally moved into our second house here at Cantines Island. I've never before been in a situation that needed gutters [erosion is a very real factor on this site] and could use advice. Gutters/snowstops will be quite pricey: two estimates for different configurations from different rec'd contractors were each around $2,000. So would appreciate some input. Whaddya know about gutters?? one guy strongly recomends covered gutters, [one side of house in treetops... and roofline, due to land dip, on a narrow strip of yard, very far from ground..]. \the comopetition says they are just as much trouble, maybe more... of leaves get in, have to remove covers... so, coho cohorts, weigh in! Also, we have a metal roof, and it's wonderful. Beautiful burgundy roof. I really only want snowstops on side with deck... but they both say snow rolling down could tear off gutterts. One wont guarantee gutters unless we do snowstops on entire roof [thus the expense... but hey, maybe we need to do it.] One more thing... completely different. Yes we have no doorknobs. Amazing how much Imiss doorknobs! Long builder story.* Anyway, anyone have experience good or bad with places to order reproduction glass doorknobs?? None to be had off the shelf anywhere hereabouts. thanks, Ruth, Cantines Island, Saugerties,NY * [I have beautiful olde ones, glass. From old doors I bought for house...; anyone need doors? Builder wanted pre-hung, and it would be too big a battle with him. He ordered doors drilled for modern ones: much bigger diameter holes. Forget abt his taking responsibility. Tried escutcheons which do kind of almost make them fit, but not really: Screws really need wood to grab into.]
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house materials: gutters, snowstops, doorknobs... HeidiNYS, May 14 2004
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