Lintel OR no lintel in gable-end mass concrete wall?
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Lintel OR no lintel in gable-end mass concrete wall?

by shronell » Tue Oct 09, 2012 8:48 pm

Hi all. I want to extend a doorway opening in a gable end (exterior) mass concrete wall from its present size of 32 ins to 64 ins. My question is: As the wall is mass concrete, and therefore set as construction, what need is there for a lintel over the opening? None, as far as I can see but if I'm wrong can anyone point out the pitfalls? Also, are there any legal requirements? Shronell

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