A first floor window on the gable side of my 1927 house needs a new lintel.
The old wooden one has rotted away and I'm not sure if replacing it is a job I can tackle easily.
(It seems to have been rotten for many years, judging how it fell to bits when I touched it.)
DETAILS
Cavity wall brick.
Window space is 510 mm wide.
Space above frame 90 mm.
QUESTIONS!
1. I assume I could buy a Catnic lintel of exactly the right dimensions and insert it into the space?
2. But how 'tight' does it have to be on the bricks?
3. Is it easy to insert a new Catnic lintel?
4. Any tips about it not being supported currently?
I'm extremely grateful for any advice anyone can offer. Thanks.
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A first floor window on the gable side of my 1927 house needs a new lintel. <br>
The old wooden one has rotted away and I'm not sure if replacing it is a job I can tackle easily.
(It seems to have been rotten for many years, judging how it fell to bits when I touched it.)
DETAILS
Cavity wall brick.
Window space is 510 mm wide.
Space above frame 90 mm.
QUESTIONS!
1. I assume I could buy a Catnic lintel of exactly the right dimensions and insert it into the space?
2. But how 'tight' does it have to be on the bricks?
3. Is it easy to insert a new Catnic lintel?
4. Any tips about it not being supported currently?
I'm extremely grateful for any advice anyone can offer. Thanks.