hi,
i'm installing french doors in an opening where there was already a window, but the height will be about half a foot less than the old opening.
there is already a lintel in place that is perfectly fine for the opening just too high.
what i want to know is- is it ok just to leave the old lintel in place, install a new metal T lintel at the right hight and brick up the gap inbetween to bring it down to the right height as this is a lot easier than having too remove the old one and replace completely at the new height.
or to comply with building regs would i need to do the latter.
i'm installing french doors in an opening where there was already a window, but the height will be about half a foot less than the old opening.
there is already a lintel in place that is perfectly fine for the opening just too high.
what i want to know is- is it ok just to leave the old lintel in place, install a new metal T lintel at the right hight and brick up the gap inbetween to bring it down to the right height as this is a lot easier than having too remove the old one and replace completely at the new height.
or to comply with building regs would i need to do the latter.