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    Fireplace opening up, wider lintel? Please help.

    Hi ree, Thanks for your reply. I have an external chimney breast. It's a detached house although the neighbours have a conservatory against that wall and chimney breast. The chimney breast protrudes on the outside and is 1050mm wide. There are no other flues connected to this stack...
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    Fireplace opening up, wider lintel? Please help.

    See attached image of my dimensions. This is after I've opened up the fireplace. Currently the fireplace is only 460mm wide. The stove dimensions are for a Stovax Stockton 3/4. I'm thinking about using 2x 600mm square slate tiles for the decorative hearth, I think that meets the requirements...
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    Fireplace opening up, wider lintel? Please help.

    I've opened up my fire place with the intention of having a stove fitted. Here is a photo of what I've done so far:- As you can see the opening is quite narrow. Can I open it up wider myself or does this require building regulation approval? If I can open it up wider is this actually a good...
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