How to locate brick inside a window recess, to fit blinds? General decorating topics, questions and answers. find help, tips and advice on completing your decorating projects

[jacob.sumith]

I have drilled a couple of holes right behind the window and it just went through. Did I drill into the wall cavity?

Instead, if I go just less than 4 inches from the face of the wall, can I guarantee brick (or mortar between bricks)?

I like to set the blind as deep and close to the window as possible. Please advise.

[stoneyboy]

Hi Jacob.sumith
Chances are that you will have drilled through a cavity closer. Try fixing into the window frame or accept you will need to be away from the window so you can fix into the inner leaf - if your house is masonry construction.
Regards S

[jacob.sumith]

Thanks for the reply.

The fitting provided also includes a bit that can be fitted on the lintel, in addition to brackets that go on the sides, about which I asked the previous question.

Now about the fitting that goes upwards into the lintel, won't this penetrate the cavity tray? and cause water leaks?

[stoneyboy]

Hi Jacob.sumith
You should not go upwards - you may have steel lintels which will be difficult to fix into.
Regards S