Sorry should have mentioned because its not clear, the lintel in the second image can be seen above my head. And it is exactly 15cm wider than the opening on each side.
It is shared.
Hey,
Took the fireplace out and got left with what looks like a neat builders opening.
Can this opening be extended if I add a new wider lintel? Extending only by 10cm each side.
Can the gather/bricks inside be removed?
What if sides of chimney breast are hollow? Seems like they might...
Hi,
Looking for a bit of advice regarding chimney breast opening.
We are wanting to expand the chimney breast opening by approx 10cm each side (width). This means the following:
- adding acrow props + strongbow
- replacing lintel with bigger one
- knocking out bricks at the sides for 10cm...