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Reinforcing opening in supporting wall - who is right?
Hi,
what reinforcing method should be used to bridge a 5.5 ft wide 4.5 ft high opening through a ground floor, concrete block, load-bearing wall in a 2 storey building which has a concrete ceiling/floor between the two levels? Our current builder has installed a reinforced concrete lintel turned on its side with approximately 6 inches of lintel beyond the opening on either side, but another builder has just told us that this is not sufficient support and should be replaced as it is potentially dangerous. Who do we believe?? and if this is wrong, what is best to use for the job?? Thanks in advance Mara |
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