I have opened up the old chimney space to install a cast iron fire place. It is to be just a dummy one but I need to open the space to allow it to sit against the wall.
I have knocked the plaster off and opened the space up a bit. I have found the old supporting arch. There is an old cement fire back that needs to be removed my question is has whoever installed the fire back removed the supporting piers for the arch? And if so how can I get round this to install the fire? Can I install a preformed lintel? And how do I do that without causing my self problems?
I've attached a picture.
Thanks
I have knocked the plaster off and opened the space up a bit. I have found the old supporting arch. There is an old cement fire back that needs to be removed my question is has whoever installed the fire back removed the supporting piers for the arch? And if so how can I get round this to install the fire? Can I install a preformed lintel? And how do I do that without causing my self problems?
I've attached a picture.
Thanks