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Another update. Three bricks have just fallen down of their own accord plus if I put pressure on the bricks above I can see them move very slightly. Don't think that's good!

Thanks again Jeds! No the lintel hasn't been inspected. I suppose the best thing is to speak to the structural engineer again and find out whether the T lintel will suffice. Had a look at the link too. Looks fine in that instance however that looks like new (solid) mortar, it's only single...

Thanks Jed. You're right it's actually a CN50C so 90mm in height not 170mm (so even less substantial). The reason they used it is that when they went to their lintel supplier yesterday they say they hadn't heard of that one, so the next best (appropriate) thing was the T lintel. I assume they...

Hi, So a builder has begun fitting a T Lintel to an existing window opening at the end wall of Victorian terrace extension in order to instal some double doors. There are a number of things I'm concerned with though as follows (see images attached): 1. No supports have been used anywhere. I...