Hi all,
So ive purchased this property built around 1930/40 and i want to open up a blocked fireplace. Over the weekend i stripped everything back but not all that happy at the opening size for what i have in mind. Looking at the brickwork however, it would suggest to me that the fireplace opening used to be larger when looking at the brick pattern. So with that in mind i want to remove around about a bricks length either side of the current opening. Now the only thing putting me off is the fact the chimney flu is inline with the current opening so im worried if i took out a bricks worth either side it might collapse. Im thinking to install a concrete lintel 3 bricks up as well. Whats your thoughts?
Thanks all
Andy
So ive purchased this property built around 1930/40 and i want to open up a blocked fireplace. Over the weekend i stripped everything back but not all that happy at the opening size for what i have in mind. Looking at the brickwork however, it would suggest to me that the fireplace opening used to be larger when looking at the brick pattern. So with that in mind i want to remove around about a bricks length either side of the current opening. Now the only thing putting me off is the fact the chimney flu is inline with the current opening so im worried if i took out a bricks worth either side it might collapse. Im thinking to install a concrete lintel 3 bricks up as well. Whats your thoughts?
Thanks all
Andy