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Wish i hadn't bothered to be honest, was just trying to "finish" the thread as i know how frustrating it can be when a thread has no "end"

Thanks, yes, local company. Copper is has not gone green as it has been treated to retain the finish. Also, i will be "hovering around" as the upstairs windows are at waist level. So every time you go up the stairs it is the first thing you see out the window, hence using copper. Thanks, i...

Just to update this for anyone who is looking for a sliding roof lantern, we went with a roofmaker one in the end, was very pleased with it, use it all the time! Takes a little while to open but it has a limit switch so you can leave it to open, and it has a rain sensor so it closes itself also...

The unit is going in a kitchen, i have spoken to 4 people with roof lanterns, 2 with blue tint and they all said the rooms below get very hot in summer, especially in a kitchen. So for these reasons i want an opening roof lantern. Better to not need it and have it rather than not have it and...

Because i want one.

Ahhh ok, it's a hard one to call isn't it, are you happy with the flat one? What were the quotes like? Got £3400 so far... :cautious:

Hello all Quick question, does anyone have a sliding contemporary roof lantern? Looking to get a few quotes but only found 2 company's on Google who make them... 1x1.5M size

Maybe yes, but it keeps BCO happy, gives me (Novice) an easier time building the arch. If i was to buy standard flat lintels and arch former's it still comes in at just over £300. What would you do?

I ordered 4 curved steel lintels from IG in the end, quite expensive at £500 but they will do what i want and keep BCO happy. I also do not need a cavity tray over the lintels as i have sufficent eaves overhang of 300mm. Thanks for the suggestions.

Your preaching to the converted... Maybe you should speak to my BCO as he disagrees... Very difficult to calculate the strength of the arch according to him...

No, been done under a notice so no architect plans. Just my own plans on Sketchup.

Yes, i did tell him it was only an infill while it was being built. He told me you cannot use an arch for load bearing and it would need a lintel above it so the arch is only supporting itself. It's just trying to find the best solution.

Indeed, however usually you use a timber former and build around that, but the BCO was not happy with that solution due to the timber rotting, his words. I have sent an email to Catnic and IG for a quote for curved lintels so will see...

Hello Hopefully someone has come across this issue before Standard cavity wall, 102 external, 100 cavity (50mm Partial Celotex) 100mm inner. Inner wall needs a straight edge at the top of the window frame Outer wall needs a curve with a 75mm rise Window width 1200mm How do i 'lintel' this...

I would suggest it is likely to have one, ours is 1804 and has a slate DPC

Depending on the bricks, you might want to consider an NHL5 lime as its an exposed area.

:LOL: Thanks, will keep it in mind..

What could be improved? Just for my own curiosity really....

Forgot to add, Building control are due to inspect on Tuesday. Thanks

Hello Everyone Long time reader and first time poster. Would like some opinions on the new Lintel i have just installed. SE is happy but hasn't sent me any plans as yet... Not ideal really but time was against me.. Details: Clear opening 222CM Bearing 36Cm and 33CM onto 9 inch wall with...