I have a gas pipe running along an external wall and it passes in front of a raised doorway.
Currently there's a temporary step in the form of a palette but I want to build a more permanent brick version.
There is a loose fitting PVC sleeve over the portion of the pipe where it passes the doorway.
My question is how to build the step in order to retain any space/access to the pipe - I'm guessing I can't /shouldn't embed it in the mortar, or will the PVC sleeve provide enough of a gap?
Pic below for clarity
Thanks in advance
Currently there's a temporary step in the form of a palette but I want to build a more permanent brick version.
There is a loose fitting PVC sleeve over the portion of the pipe where it passes the doorway.
My question is how to build the step in order to retain any space/access to the pipe - I'm guessing I can't /shouldn't embed it in the mortar, or will the PVC sleeve provide enough of a gap?
Pic below for clarity
Thanks in advance