UPDATE!! I've reached the brickwork. Great news, there's a lovely arch! Bad news, arch is in a state :-/ what would you do..? New pics in comments below
Hello! I'm new to the so please be gentle!
I'm trying to open up our fireplace, but I'm feeling nervous about it. I've taken some of the plaster off, and by the looks of it I think there could be a lintel hiding in there? What should I do next?
I'm pretty good at diy, but never touched anything structural before, so any advice/reassurance would be great! The chimney breast is 130cm wide, how big do you think I can safely open it up?
Thanks in advance!
Hello! I'm new to the so please be gentle!
I'm trying to open up our fireplace, but I'm feeling nervous about it. I've taken some of the plaster off, and by the looks of it I think there could be a lintel hiding in there? What should I do next?
I'm pretty good at diy, but never touched anything structural before, so any advice/reassurance would be great! The chimney breast is 130cm wide, how big do you think I can safely open it up?
Thanks in advance!
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