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Hi all, i want to remove the window in the pic to make a passage way.
The original construction is block on either side with a single brick (rendered) under the sash to the floor, and i am not sure what is at the header. Looks like a single brick. ???????
My question is: When i remove all of the components of the window and slider, do i need to put a lintel in place.
If so how do i determine the size and the thickness, and will 90x45 jack studs hold it in place.There will be no jams, just archs. Any sugestions on the build would be good. Bearing in mind that the owner has agreed to the demolish, but wants to go through the council. So any make good needs to be able to be aproved.
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