Fireplace lintel

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What do I need for a 1200mm opening (150mm bearings) to take a solider course? Should I just use a catnic type single wall lintel or can I just use a steel L angle? If so what thickness is usual? Its taking the brickwork up the chimney breast to first floor level.
 
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What sort of finish are you after, and how good are your brickwork skills. A straight soldier course isn't very common on a fireplace opening, but if you wanted one, then you'd need to use a angle catnic lintel. But you could construct an arch, and that would remove the need for a lintel. Are the bricks going to be visible afterwards.
 
What sort of finish are you after, and how good are your brickwork skills. A straight soldier course isn't very common on a fireplace opening, but if you wanted one, then you'd need to use a angle catnic lintel. But you could construct an arch, and that would remove the need for a lintel. Are the bricks going to be visible afterwards.

I think stretchers rather than soldiers would be better. I did think about an arch but the design of the fireplace is quite angular so a curve wouldn't look right. The bricks will be visible afterwards.
 
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It's always down to personal preference, but as ever, post a picture. Obviously the angle catnic will let you do soldier or stretcher.
 

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