I'm in the process stripping off the plaster on a lean-to 1950s ish extension to our house. It seems that there's no lintel above the window (inside or out).
The wall is solid brick (no cavity) and 2 bricks thick. The window frame must be supporting the outer leaf but as far as i can tell, the only thing holding up the inner leaf is the mortar and render.
With it being a lean-to there isn't much in terms of weight above the window, about 2 courses one end to 5 the other (sloping with roof).
I'm just wondering if I should i be thinking about putting lintels in here before going any further?
Thanks
The wall is solid brick (no cavity) and 2 bricks thick. The window frame must be supporting the outer leaf but as far as i can tell, the only thing holding up the inner leaf is the mortar and render.
With it being a lean-to there isn't much in terms of weight above the window, about 2 courses one end to 5 the other (sloping with roof).
I'm just wondering if I should i be thinking about putting lintels in here before going any further?
Thanks