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Window fitting
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As long as there isn't any bricks sitting on top of the frame, it should be OK - You have a fairly substantial wooden beam spanning the windows, so no concerns about the roof loading.Atomix said:The window on the right is the replacement
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Erik Aronesty, 2014
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So from a legal perspective, is the law on my side with this one? If i choose to only pay for the good window?0
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If you're practical and take your time there's no reason why you can't do a good job. It can help if you fix a plumb line from the top down to the bottom. When you lay the brick at the jamb it saves you having to check it for plumb with the level. The less you have to knock a corner, pier or jamb into plumb the better. When have to knock the bricks about it tends to throw the ones lower down out.Atomix said:Im tempted to do it myself - take my time. Spirit level eveything. I have done plenty of diy stuff before so have a reasonable competence level
I've always taken out the brickwork further back than needed when putting new windows in. Some firms I've worked for think it's a waste of materials, but you get a better job when it's run in. Toothing is a slight plane of weakness, so it makes for a stronger job having it away from the jamb of an opening door or window.
Because it looks like you're using the old bricks you could acid clean the ends of the ones showing at the jambs before you lay them.1 -
Thanks - yes I have a mortar rake - hopefully will help0
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Would you mix a 3-1 - rather than a 4-1 to get a stronger bond?0
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Use a weaker mix. Perhaps going to 5:1 or even 6:1 if the bricks are very soft.
Any language construct that forces such insanity in this case should be abandoned without regrets. –
Erik Aronesty, 2014
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I agree with FreeBear. The mortar should be weaker than the bricks. Use building sand and plasticizer. If you want to colour match the mortar, stick some of the original mortar in brick acid and you'll be left with a sample of the sand.1
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The bricks are hard/engineering type bricks0
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I'd still go with a weak mix of 5:1.
Any language construct that forces such insanity in this case should be abandoned without regrets. –
Erik Aronesty, 2014
Treasure the moments that you have. Savour them for as long as you can for they will never come back again.1
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