Refurbishing our 1960s semi.
There were 5 small windows situated on the gable wall approx only 500mm wide which presumably used to have timber frames and since having uPVC frames were identified on survey as potentially requiring adequate lintels above.
Our builder has fitted an L shaped lintel above each and corrected the brickwork as required and looks like a good job. We hope to have new windows soon.
Only thing I am wondering is whether building control needed to be involved? Builder didn't suggest it and when I asked in passing was told they wouldn't need to be involved but that all work was to current regulations anyway.
Does that sound ok?
Thanks.
There were 5 small windows situated on the gable wall approx only 500mm wide which presumably used to have timber frames and since having uPVC frames were identified on survey as potentially requiring adequate lintels above.
Our builder has fitted an L shaped lintel above each and corrected the brickwork as required and looks like a good job. We hope to have new windows soon.
Only thing I am wondering is whether building control needed to be involved? Builder didn't suggest it and when I asked in passing was told they wouldn't need to be involved but that all work was to current regulations anyway.
Does that sound ok?
Thanks.
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