Feb 27, 2008 · 3. Finish cutting out wall and install lintel blocks (horizontal reo at the same time This must be Doweled back into existing masonry 300 odd mm). middle lintel block to have …

Aug 29, 2010 · I have an existing 8" cmu load bearing wall, I need to put a new opening ~6' wide. Typically I would use the detail with channels and squeeze the wall (or angles) but I need the …

Feb 17, 2000 · I need to cut an existing masonry wall and put a 6 foot door in the wall. What construction sequence should be followed? How will the shoring and lintel placement be …

Dec 10, 2008 · Any comments on supporting a steel lintel (maybe a light 4" W section) which supports the 6" masonry block with a 3 1/2" o.d. steel column welded to the lintel (top) and …

Aug 29, 2010 · New opening in existing cmu wall (about 5.5' in lightly loaded bearing wall suppt roof), I want to use the commonly used detail of sawcutting a slot and insterting an angle and …

Jan 29, 2014 · Maybe slide a piece of sheet metal in your saw cut before you remove the CMU to block off the insulation. Remove and point once the lintel is in.

Jun 3, 2013 · Newbie first post, so go gentle! I would appreciate any comments/advice. I am about to embark on the installation of a personnel door into the side wall of my detached garage and …

Apr 24, 2004 · If I punch out an opening in the existing block foundation, I assume I need lintels. How should I support things until lintels are in place? Probably a 16 x 32 opening is sufficient …

Nov 20, 2014 · I need to create a 6' x 8' opening in a wall built totally out of 4" x 8" x 12" brick ( wall is 8" thick). What is the best way to support wall and install angle iron lintel?

Oct 18, 2011 · I am currently working on my own side extension. I have installed a cavity lintel on the front of the extension onto new brick work to create a new window. As i would like to keep …