Half glazed external door with openable window
Gillian L
6 years ago
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Comments (4)hi Rhian, there are a number of considerations in choosing a lintel for a window or door opening: size of opening what is the loss bearing capacity of the existing wall. is it in good condition. what does it need to support. is it a solid or cavity wall. what are your future plans as far as extending. are the foundations able to take the additional load imposed. these are second nature to a structural engineer, who will have insurance to back any mistakes in selection. if you rely on a choice from someone, you have no recourse if you get problems. any alterations to a building require building control approval to ensure the work does not ruin the building stock of the country this is generally why our ageing building stock is still standing. the planning side may be ok of you arent opening onto a side which will create an overlooking situation with a neighbour. Again you should check, as if this is installed without the correct approval you could cause problems when you are looking to sell the property and move on. sorry to seem so harsh,but professionals spend a lot of years getting qualified to resolve problems. some builders have no qualifications, or a single trade qualification together with experience, which is no bad thing. The thing they do require is direction or mistakes are made,which can be costly for the homeowner. A structural engineer will cost a couple of hundred pounds and will provide peace of mind!! give your building control/ planning dept a call and check. best Rowland you should use a professional and ensure you use the right...See More
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