Recent content by Kellysalmo

Thank you so much Ree for your detailed reply. 1. FWIW: The original opening went much higher. The higher infill looks unsteady? To be fair they are pretty solid, with only one loose brick - which you can see. 2. The present lintel is supported on a loose brick. It looks loose, but solid -...

We've taken our Chimney back to the Builder's opening and have booked the plasterer to come out to plaster a new feature fireplace (without a fire). When we close the top hole do we need to use anything more substantial than plaster board? We were conscious about damp caused from the...

Hi All I've tried to google this - but can't seem to fid the correct terminology....so can't find any advice! We've opened our fireplace up to the original builders opening and now want to create a feature fireplace (basically a plastered hole in the wall without a fire). We have had the gas...