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Hi Everyone,
I am about to order French doors to replace the Window in my dining room. The French doors will be wider than the existing Window.
Building Control are asking that I remove the existing wooden lintel and replace with a steel beam (which I already have) do sit directly under the wall plate).
Questions ! :-
1. Property is a bungalow with a rear dormer. Do I need to prop anything before I remove the existing lintel or can I quickly swap in the new steel ?
2. If I choose to have the French doors not quite as high as the existing window, any suggestions as how to bridge the gap at the top etc
Thanks !
I am about to order French doors to replace the Window in my dining room. The French doors will be wider than the existing Window.
Building Control are asking that I remove the existing wooden lintel and replace with a steel beam (which I already have) do sit directly under the wall plate).
Questions ! :-
1. Property is a bungalow with a rear dormer. Do I need to prop anything before I remove the existing lintel or can I quickly swap in the new steel ?
2. If I choose to have the French doors not quite as high as the existing window, any suggestions as how to bridge the gap at the top etc
Thanks !