opening a new doorway

[liltodge]

im knocking through a new door way(2ft 6in wide),i was thinking of using a 1200mmx200mm concrete lintel,the new door way would be on the ground floor and it's an exterior wall.the wall i would be knocking through is a 2 storey wall.would that size lintel be o.k????????

[stoneyboy]

liltodge,
A lot will depend on what openings are around the proposed doorway. I would strongly recommend you get a surveyor to have a look and suggest alternatives.
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[dardar29]

Hi guys, avid diy enthusiast here, first time opening a doorway, small one storey extension, unsure of brickwork, whats the best lintel to use and how do i fit it? cheers.

[stoneyboy]

dardar29,
Sorry can't really say unless you give details of what is above the opening eg bricks, roof tiled, roof flat ......
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[dardar29]

theres about four courses of brick than a tiled sloping roof

[stoneyboy]

dardar29,
Do the ceiling rafters run parallel or at right angles to the proposed opening?
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