Recent content by VWBrian

Thanks Noseall, I have two lintels :) When I asked about acrow props instead of strongboys I meant with timber though a hole knocked out above. I've read a lot about dry packing , 3:1 mix with sharpsand, why would you use wet ish mortar?

Hello, I've started a little project opening up an external ground floor wall to put a window in and would really appreciate advice on a few questions. I’ve researched but too much info and no real answers has left me confused. The house is 1930s so got them dense heavy bricks, it's a cavity...