Hey all. I've posted before for help on this project so thank you for your views and comments so far. We're renovating the fireplace and installing a wood burner. There's one last thing in my head I haven't worked out an approach for yet and it's the main concrete lintel (highlighted in the photo). The lintel is enormous and really doesn't look very nice. We're working towards a traditional exposed brick style feature but the lintel is just a big eye sore in that plan.
The lintel dimensions L x W x H are 1200mm x 90mm x 230mm
So far I've thought about:
-Covering it with something not really sure what though. Considered a large hollowed out piece of wood but not sure how practical that is and might not meet code being so close to the stove
-Remove it and replace with a new lintel
-Plaster or coat the lintel but don't feel this will fit the aesthetic we are aiming for
Any thoughts out there or options I'm not considering?
The lintel dimensions L x W x H are 1200mm x 90mm x 230mm
So far I've thought about:
-Covering it with something not really sure what though. Considered a large hollowed out piece of wood but not sure how practical that is and might not meet code being so close to the stove
-Remove it and replace with a new lintel
-Plaster or coat the lintel but don't feel this will fit the aesthetic we are aiming for
Any thoughts out there or options I'm not considering?