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    5inch ducting above padstone a bad idea?

    Thanks for quick reply, if I move the cables any problems with it closer to the steel? Thanks again
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    5inch ducting above padstone a bad idea?

    Hi Guys, Can you have a look at the picture and give advice on where the best place for 5inch ducting to exit. Ideally I was planning where I have marked the X (to the right of the trunking. What do you think? Will it interfere with the steel UB or concrete lintel above window. It's a cavity...
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    Would inserting a 152 x 89 x16 ub strengthen this adequately... Advice very much appreciated

    Would having an rsj above the pre cast lintel reduce the load below?
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    Would inserting a 152 x 89 x16 ub strengthen this adequately... Advice very much appreciated

    OK, fair point. May be I should be more specific, is there a way of calculating the strength of the lintle if cast in place? As no way of knowing if steel rods inside, and unknown strength of concrete. Secondly if a rsj was placed above the exciting lintle, would that reduced the load placed...
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    Would inserting a 152 x 89 x16 ub strengthen this adequately... Advice very much appreciated

    Hi, I understand the need for calculations but also understand the difficulties when the lintel is cast in place? I would like to remove the single brick partition to the left. This is the old pantry. The lintle is holding the side of the house (3 bed semi detached) the pantry is part of a flat...
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