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I have a 70s flat roof extension with brick inner and Bradstone outer skin. It has very low ceiling height which I want to improve by adding say a 2-3 brick courses or one course of conrete blocks. Atop this will be a new warm roof. The new masonry will be hidden by a deeper fascia. Location and aspect of the extension mean that the aesthetics of a deep fascia are not a concern.
The existing roof joists rest directly (at right angles) on a wooden window frame about 2.4m wide. This will be replaced by uPVC. Original plan is to put a catnic style lintel across the window opening. The problem is that, in the midst of the covid-19 lockdown, I cannot find anywhere that is open, has stock and can deliver (south-east Warks), but have plenty of time on my hands.
I can find timber suppliers still operating, so would a timber lintel be a viable option?
Would it be feasible to create the entire height addition in timber as part of the new roof construction?
The existing roof joists rest directly (at right angles) on a wooden window frame about 2.4m wide. This will be replaced by uPVC. Original plan is to put a catnic style lintel across the window opening. The problem is that, in the midst of the covid-19 lockdown, I cannot find anywhere that is open, has stock and can deliver (south-east Warks), but have plenty of time on my hands.
I can find timber suppliers still operating, so would a timber lintel be a viable option?
Would it be feasible to create the entire height addition in timber as part of the new roof construction?