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Expert: - 5/3/2010


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Hi Bruce,
I'm putting in a double sided stove where there was originally a fire place either side of the dividing wall, I haven't started to cut the block work out yet because I'm concerned about the safety aspect although I have already taken out the fireplaces and put in two 6" lintels at 1300. When(if) the block work comes out there will only be 8" under each side of the lintels. The plan is to build brick inside the opening and span the gap with a brick arch. Do you think this is safe(stove is already bought)?

James

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Hi James, I'm not quite sure what you are asking here.  You say you have the lintels already installed and yet you are still concerned about brick falling down? Is there something I am missing?  and the 1300 has me confused.  Maybe you can elucidate further?  sincerely bruce

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Bruce E. Johnson

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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.

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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.

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