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[Closed] Putting cupboard into chimney breast

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If I wanted to put some sort of larder into the kitchen breast like this picture, would it need a lintel/RSJ/expensive works?


 
Posted : 27/10/2015 12:52 pm
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You'd probably need a lintel to support the brickwork above the door position but that's not a huge job, just need enough brickwork at the sides to support it. The area of brick that it's actually supporting is v small, so you wouldn't need an RSJ.
I assume the chimney is unused and capped at roof level? The remaining void really should be ventilated to avoid the risk of damp through condensation.

Jeff


 
Posted : 27/10/2015 1:18 pm