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That's confusing if B&Q are describing it as pre-stressed? I was just thinking of whipping it out for a box lintel same profile to put my mind at rest. If not required, do you think i've bedded it the right way - as photo? I did read up thats the right way. can't see putting it on short edge...

It's a BandQ lintel bedded in on the 100mm side as the base as next pic, not the 65mm side . the bar in the lintel is set a bit lower than shown so it's nearer the base of the lintel profile

if you're referring to the 14 odd in inverted V above lintel, that was my thinking. Just unsure about the concrete lintel is suitable. I know the vent will just require a longer core drill but just thinking if any overhanging bricks could be removed and braced to square off the space inside.

Hi. Would appreciate some advice please. I have opened up a kitchen chimney breast (pre 1900 terrace) with intention of creating cooker space. So far i've installed a concrete lintel but have some doubt on its suitability. Apart from replacing some pilar bricks I am considering replacing with a...

I've demolished the back door/end wall of a utility room on side of house (back area of single skin flat roof garage.) Now ready to rebuild as single skin with a wide, 90cm UPVC door which is full length glazed and obviously quite a weight. I think this will be strong enough as the hinge side...