"BigWallop" wrote in message
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"SCAREY-B.HERE-ON-THE.NET" wrote in message
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i am planning on installin a double glazed window into
the gable end of my house i have the lintel and was after
a few pointers as the best place to start installing them
or i guess you could say i was after help on this whole thiing
cheers!




Is the gable wall double skinned brickwork, solid stone, brick faced
timber construction

ANSWER: single brick onthe outside 70mm cavity single brick inside

or (?) ? What
load rating does the lintel have for its length ?
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Does the gable wall have a chimney breast or other attachments on or
against it ?
ANSWER: no
Does the opening also require a sill ?

ANSWER: if you mean internal yes and if you mean external there is one on
the window

What type and weight or load will be above the opening ?

ANSWER: just the center ridge of the roof

Will the roof structure need temporary struts before you start to cut a
slapping in the walls ?

ANSWER: thats why i am asking

Will the wall need corbelling butts if the slapping removes to much of the
lower structure below the slapping ?

ANSWER: thats why i am asking

Do you need planning permission before you start to overlook other peoples
properties and violate their privacy ?

ANSWER: already been given

Will the new window come up to new ventilation and thermal retention
requirements ?

yes

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Need input !!!