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I am to brick up some windows including removal of the old wooden lint

Posted by Nicholas Humphries, on
I am to brick up some windows including removal of the old wooden lintels. The wall is in English Garden bond. Do I require support? The largest hole is 5 foot.
shawn byrne

shawn byrne

hi nick if they are bricked up u dont need too put any lintels just dry pack the top coarse
Kevin Preston

Kevin Preston

If you are bricking them up you don't need lintels just dry pack to give a solid joint at the top or pack with slate and point

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