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i have a six foot wide single glazed window and would like
Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 2.59 PM
I have a single glazed window That I would like to change and put a eight foot French door in would this be possible and of so would the opening meed reinforcing
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Building Restoration Specialist
Rating: 5 out of 5
Yes, possible.
The opening would need a suitable and sufficient lintel(s) over to carry the weight of the loads above. This would need to be signed off by Local Authority Building Control or an Approved Inspector, because it does NOT fall under FENSA certification; due to the structural alterations.
Many Thanks, Jason.
Answered14 September 2015
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Anonymous user
Anything is possible! Difficult to give a definitive answer without seeing the job, but in theory as long as there is sufficient brickwork left to support a new steel or catnic it's relatively straight forward.
You should also notify your local Council building control dept. as they will need to inspect any new structural works (Possibly covered by a window company who are FENSA accredited . Hope this helps Paul
Answered14 September 2015
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J C H Design
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi. You don't say where in the UK you are. I'm in Glasgow
You will need someone like myself to prepare plans and submit them to building control.
The width though seems wide
John
Answered14 September 2015
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