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Slate packing to go between the bricks or above. Also found out that there is a gap below the arch and door frame (20mm). Can i squirt expanding foam and fill the gap.

Thank you kind souls.The opening is above double door ,1.9 metres wide. Would pointing with building sand/cement(4:1) be strong enough. Do not want to do it for short term.(Slate packers) aka blue slate chipping from garden cente. Correct me if I am wrong.

Tony Sir thank you. Much appreciated. 😊 Where would i find this 4x4angle and is there any need to inform building control. Would a guy who supplies rsj stock this. :oops: :oops:

Thank you tony. Is there a rsj for 4x4. Why did they build arches and not normal stretcher bonds with the lintel. As it is going to be external wall, I suppose timber will not be suitable. Rest of process also to insert the lintel or rsj is going to be similar to taking off internal wall...

No no other crack. As mentioned earlier bad people stole my lead flashing. The sides are supported by a 1 soldier brick on either side and middle by half bricks.

Freddy. When you say rebuild it, would that mean in laymans terms that rake the mortar out or completely remove and start from scratch.

Simon THANK YOU. So it is just a case of raking out mortar and refilling it with 4-1 sand cement. Possibly use strongboys to push it in upward position with accro.

Best i could take due to space clearance. Internal timber lintel looks ok. Its just this arch I am worried about.Funny enough i have taken few pics with I phone and despite me holding the phone correct they are being uploaded the way you are seeing.

Apologies. Cracked arched lintel above door.

Please advise.

Could someone actually guide on how to repair this please rather than deviating from the main concern.

Ban allsheds: i was resisting it,but to be honest you are a PRAT. Where did i not post a photo. Did i not put a link to my album?why do you think I said pic might need to be rotated. In simple words U R EEJIT SIR.

Ree: Near where I live(not where i live) these similar houses carry a premium regardless of the fact they are painted or not..... :evil:.. What do you do if you inherit a house already painted.Would it be wise to bring it back to its formal glory or leave as it is...

You are right sir...Got my dates incorrect....Victorian era did indeed end in 1901 and edwardian in 1910 :lol: So possibly calling pre 2nd world war era..

Why do i see all these victorian era houses painted in red at the bottom. Fair enough point that the bricks used were different types or cheap but why used bloody red paint on a brick when it could have been painted the same colour as on the pebbledash/ or left as a natural brick colour...

Thanks you.By the way the photo uploaded is not upside down.It is as it should be.You can clearly see the lighting lamp above the wall. Any advice please on repairing the crack in the wall.

Are you sure you have cavity walls not solid.Tony has covered everything so have a check. If you external level is too high then rain water may be splashing against the wall making it damp.Failed Dpc will add to water being sucked in through the bricks.