There is a single skin brick wall diving the bathroom and wc. This is on the 1st floor. Dividing wall sits on joists.
We want to bring the wc door frame forwards. There is 67cm of brick from the top of the door frame to ceiling (9 courses?). Loft is above. Only lath and plaster above the door frame.
Is it as simple as remove plaster remove bricks, starting at the top row, until reaching the door frame?
Then remove the door frame, reposition it, and frame/board back up to the ceiling?
Is it likely the bricks will be tied (or laid) into the two walls? If so, what's the best way of dealing? Both walls are taking roof load so I want to be v.careful knocking them. Angle grinder?
I also assume I'll find a wood lintel tied into the two walls. Best way to deal with it? Remove and fill holes with a cut brick and mortar, or, cut flush?
Anything particularly dangerous or stupid about the plan?
Advice welcome
We want to bring the wc door frame forwards. There is 67cm of brick from the top of the door frame to ceiling (9 courses?). Loft is above. Only lath and plaster above the door frame.
Is it as simple as remove plaster remove bricks, starting at the top row, until reaching the door frame?
Then remove the door frame, reposition it, and frame/board back up to the ceiling?
Is it likely the bricks will be tied (or laid) into the two walls? If so, what's the best way of dealing? Both walls are taking roof load so I want to be v.careful knocking them. Angle grinder?
I also assume I'll find a wood lintel tied into the two walls. Best way to deal with it? Remove and fill holes with a cut brick and mortar, or, cut flush?
Anything particularly dangerous or stupid about the plan?
Advice welcome
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