Recent content by brynsmum

do all these bricks need to come out?what were they used for and are they important?thankyou

right took the plunge and have started.there is what looks like a metal bar inside at the back?what is it?anyone know?thanks

just re reading your comments and you put it was safe to move rusted bar.what i want to do is remove the bricks in the fireplace opening and leave the lintel where it is.im just not sure if the rusted bar will stay where it is or fall apart?thats my main worry.im scared it will fall apart when i...

hi,it is on an external wall which is flat on the outside,no external chimmney breast.the upstairs fireplace is blocked off also.there was about 4 inches thick of plaster covering the whole wall but a friend chipped it all off for me a few years ago as the wall was damp.he wouldnt open it up as...

finally got round to getting to it!anyone know if its safe to open this up or is tge metal support too rusty?thanks

ive took photos of just over halfway as there is a great big cupboard in front of the last bit but looks pretty muchthe same all the way across from what i can see.thanks for your reply,let me know what you think

Thanks for the reply. What if it's rusted all the way across?is it still safe?can't upload more pics as not home but far as I know it's rusted right across.will it fall down if I remove bricks beneath it?thanks

hi,first time posting so please be kind!im thinking of of opening up the fireplace in my kitchen but am not sure about this metal bar thing that has rusted.it goes right across the arch that is the top of the opening.is this important or will it be ok to open it up?ive no idea if its holding the...