Recent content by pg01

Hi all, I am preparing my fireplace prior to the installation of a woodburner. I have removed the fire surround and opened it up to reveal the original lintel and builder's opening. As you can see from the photo, the bricks either side of the fireplace have had their corners removed to produce...

Hi, First post so go easy on me! I'm not a builder so my terminology might be a bit off so I apologise in advance for that. I have a 2 bed 1930s house with open fire in the front room. We used the fire a few times after moving in about 2 years ago but have since stopped as we discovered smoke...