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Chimney & Fireplace

Like to know if I can keep my original lintel

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 2.48 PM

I had a gas fire removed and iam let with a hole which is 22 inches height width is 16 inches I would like to open up the fireplace a few inches wider then have it plastered there won't be anything going in the opening. There is a concrete lintel already there how far can I open the fireplace keeping the lintel that is already there

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1 Answer

Anonymous user

lintel's have to seat 150mm (6") ether side work that out and you will know how wide the hole can be, if its not enough then putting a new lintel in isnt a big problem. Regards Steve
Answered30 March 2017
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