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Hey Bobasd thanks for the info! All very very helpful, especially the info on the timber bonding and timber centre!

Hello again Ken, thanks for the reply. Here is an updated image. https://imgur.com/8Im6Ib5 The timber lintel looks In good condition to me, feels dry and solid, tiny bit of damage from screws I have removed which was holding the plaster mesh in place but nothing substantial, im not sure how...

Ok sorry to double post here but a bit of an update. I got brave and managed to remove some more plaster and render above the arch and it looks like I have discovered a huge original wooden lintel above the arch, was that regular practice back then?

Thanks Tiger that actually makes lots of sense, nice to know what they were intended for. I have tried removing some more of the plaster higher up but the brickwork around the arch really does appear a bit ropey. I don't know if its me being paranoid or too cautious but im worried to continue...

Thanks for the reply Ken. I must say I'm relieved to hear you have seen much worse, I thought this was as bad as it gets as the whole lot was at risk of all coming down when I first saw it. Yes removing more plaster above to assess the bricks above the arch is my next step which I will do...

Hey all, first time poster here really after some advice on what to do. We have recently purchased a flat in a circa 1900 building. We are on the first floor. We decided recently to remove plaster and expose an old fireplace, not to use it just to have the exposed brick and the fireplace as a...