Hi, I am opening out a fireplace and CW in a previous post was most helpful.
However this is what I want to do and have some more detailed questions.
Here is the opening at present.
This is what I intend to do.
Opened out size will be 80cm high x 69cm wide.
The red lines are where I intend to support with 2 x Strongboys.
The thick black line is the intended new lintel.
Blue line denotes new opening.
The green lines are breeze block which i can take out and then cut
up and down through the blocks to give me my opening.
Questions.
1. what type and size of lintel should i use? ( Bungalow - chimney is breeze block up into attic, brick just before it goes through roof).
2. What infill should I use below new lintel to form top of opening, and what holds it up!!?
3. Make good with heat resistant render and plaster?
Thanks in advance for any help. I can do this...just need some guidance
However this is what I want to do and have some more detailed questions.
Here is the opening at present.
This is what I intend to do.
Opened out size will be 80cm high x 69cm wide.
The red lines are where I intend to support with 2 x Strongboys.
The thick black line is the intended new lintel.
Blue line denotes new opening.
The green lines are breeze block which i can take out and then cut
up and down through the blocks to give me my opening.
Questions.
1. what type and size of lintel should i use? ( Bungalow - chimney is breeze block up into attic, brick just before it goes through roof).
2. What infill should I use below new lintel to form top of opening, and what holds it up!!?
3. Make good with heat resistant render and plaster?
Thanks in advance for any help. I can do this...just need some guidance