window of 1.2m height is not gauge for blockwork: what to do All manner of questions and solutions to problems and issues surrounding the subject of brickwork, blockwork and stonework

[willmurphy]

hi
my window for my extension measuring 1.2 by 1.2m is gauge for height in brickwork but not blockwork. Do i cut the blockwork for the lintel to fit in or jack the window up to the height of the nearest gauge on blockwork: 1.350m

thanks will

[polishingpeanuts]

Hi Will,

Its quite normal to have to cut a block down to finish level with the top of the window. You may have to cut down the blocks or use brickettes to go over the top of the lintel as well (depending on design of lintel), leveling up with the main blocks either side in the process.

Don't move your window up as it will probably be lined up with others or a door frame elsewhere on the building. It is common to make the top of the windows the same height as the top of the exterior door frames.

Good luck with it!
Ian

[willmurphy]

hi ian

thanks very much for the information will use it

thanks
will