Recent content by OrangeSoda

Just wanted to post back an update and show you that I've now gotten the infill bricks removed and tidied up the opening. I've tried to save as many bricks as possible so far in the hopes I can reuse for when it comes to repairing of the inner skin on left/right sides. It's starting to get...

Didn't consider brick slips, will give that some thought thanks! And yes unfortunately at one time someone decided it would be a good idea to ruin the brickwork.. I'm not sure yet to be honest. I figure once we have removed the infill bricks to achieve the full length opening we will assess the...

I just don't think it looks that great right now. Perhaps if we get that final bit of plaster off the front and tidy it up a bit maybe it'll be ok then :LOL:

Hey all. I've posted before for help on this project so thank you for your views and comments so far. We're renovating the fireplace and installing a wood burner. There's one last thing in my head I haven't worked out an approach for yet and it's the main concrete lintel (highlighted in the...

Thanks George. It's a tall house. I'm not sure we'll be able to do much with it the way it's been built. I'm out of ideas really so might just say sod it and fix up and plaster the whole wall. It's a shame we were really after an exposed brick middle chimney section but I can't see it...

Hi all. I'm looking for some building advice renovating the living room. Have a look at the attached image. What we are hoping to do is take back the wall outlined in red a course or so, to achieve an even chimney breast style in the middle of the wall from floor to ceiling. In the yellow circle...

Hello. Im having a problem with my Vokera Maxin 28e Combo boiler. Quite often recently we are getting no hot water and no central heating. Its especially if it hasnt been on for a while and its cold. We turn on a hot tap and sometimes it will work fine. But sometimes the boiler dont ignite...