sm_jamieson wrote:
I was going to use an arched lintel and build over it (using soldiers
or not) for the arched window in my extension. This of course leaves
the lintel showing, which may not look too good.
I since heard about brick slip bonded lintels, where you sent them
some bricks and they shape and glue on, creating the effect of a real
arch. I don't think BCO would be keen on me trying to build a real
loadbearing arch since I am a DIYer.

Theyre simple to do. Are they BR compliant nowadays? I assume not.

You might be able to use bricks with 4" EML between courses to form
effectively a reinforced brick lintel. I've seen this suggested
professionally, but not done it.


NT