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Cheers i'll try that. Based on my experience with replacing the side windows I just suspect there is no lintel, as the ones I changed just had the soldiers sitting on top of the frame. This is also true of the patio window as the middle bows so much the door is difficult to slide open. I...

masona, just browsing this part of the forum so sorry for the late reply. I have used the Artex Skim about 3 years ago and it was in a ready mixed tub. I am hopeless at plastering, tried but failed many times, so when I tackled my lounge ceiling (21 ft x 10ft) I did not hold out much hope...

Sorry the pictures took so long. Hope they help. http://markschambers.fastmail.co.uk/

Thanks Thermo The internal lintel is a concrete one, and appears to only support the internal course of brick. I have replaced windows down the side last year and when I removed the old frames the lintel only supported the inside course. But because there was only a soldier course above...

Hi all As I am a soft Midlander I am waiting for Spring to replace my two front windows with 3 pane bays. In the meantime I would like some advice as to what lintels are available. Currently the windows are on a gable end wall and are aluminium in a wooden frame. The house has no cavity and...