New window in an existing brick wall...
hi guys,
I'm after some advice on installing a new window in an existing brick wall... Like a previous post from "willineedshelp" regarding removing piers to make a new room under a house, I am in the process of going through the same procedure with my place,
I am considering doing the pier removal myself, but decided to investigate getting it done quickly by people in the know, allowing me to focus on the rest of the house, and fitting out my new space (in process of getting quotes at the moment)
Within this new underhouse room though, I would like to put a new window in one of the walls (side walls of the house), but am considering doing this project myself, in an attempt to keep the cost of the total project down. I'm thinking of a window around the 1x1m, or slightly larger, in a wall around 6-7m wide. Above the top of the window, there would be a around 3-4m of brickwork courses (the upstairs level).
I'm thinking that I could punch a hole for the window out, (without putting in supporting bars above the hole as a temporary lintel), and install the new window/lintel in the place, effectively leaving the wall unsupported for around a day or so during hte changeout process.... with the existing wall / above courses adequate for support in the meantime...
does this sound like a feasible plan / concept, or should I look further into temporary supports during hte process??
cheers
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