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    Lintel options for for 750mm wide opening

    I have an 1883 Victorian Mid terrace property in East London. I need to make a 750mm wide opening, 1.7m to the left of the current door opening. I planned to use two strongboys & props to support the wall, and then insert 2x 65mmx100mm concrete lintels for each skin however I wasn't sure if...
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    New external door installation

    Hi guys, I am planning to add an external door to the back of my single skin brick garage to allow easier access. I work in maintenance so I’m fairly handy and have most the tools I’ll need so confident enough to take this on but just want to sanity check a few things before starting! I plan...
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    Lintel above new garage side door?

    Hey folks, first time (and definitely not the last) poster! I’m putting a side door into my single-skin garage wall. The door will fit almost up to the wall plate that holds the roof truss (there will be no brick above the door). Question is - do I need a lintel, and if so, what would fit? The...
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