Hi guys,
I've got a garage that I'm building this summer (build thread here) and I'm ready to finish off over the garage door. I'll be doing this myself, as the bricklayer can't complete it (long story!)
It currently looks like this, with a final few bricks to add:
A few questions:
Many thanks,
Chris
I've got a garage that I'm building this summer (build thread here) and I'm ready to finish off over the garage door. I'll be doing this myself, as the bricklayer can't complete it (long story!)
It currently looks like this, with a final few bricks to add:
A few questions:
- There's room for a single course of bricks above the garage door (with a lintel), but do I need one? There's a flat roof going on - the joists will run left to right - but nothing will need to be supported. Do I need bricks above the door opening for structural reasons, to tie the pillars together?
- If I do need bricks above the door, what is the right type for a single skin? A concrete lintel will see me cutting down lots of bricks. Would I use a steel L shaped one?
Many thanks,
Chris