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diymark
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 Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:38 pm Post subject: Novice needs help with bricklaying and window installation |
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I am a novice when it comes to diy but I have decided to carry out a job at home which I hope isn't too difficult to do but I would appreciate some advice from anyone willing to help.
I am taking out a window in my bathroom and replacing it with a smaller one. At present, the walls on either side of my window are 54cm and 50cm respectively. I want to fit a walk in shower against the wall measuring 54cm across. However, the shower I am proposing to fit requires a wall length of at least 80cm. Therefore, I propose to remove the window and brick up against the wall (54cm side) using as many bricks as required to give me the required wall length I need to fit my shower. Then I will fit a new window.
At present the walls around the window are plastered and tiled.
Can anyone give me a step by step guide as to the best way to tackle this job. As much technical advice as you can give would be appreciated such as how to remove the plaster, mortar mix I should use, how to ensure I obtain correct measurements for window etc. etc
I thank you in advance for your assistance and for taking the time to reply to this post.
regards,
Mark.
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wood4fun
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| Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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| first question what size is your window now. as you will lose a lot of light with a smaller window. |
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diymark
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| Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Wood4fun,
Thanks for your prompt reply
The present window is 123cm wide x 103cm high.
I appreciate that I will lose some light but it is a south facing window, plus we have another window in the room which isn't very big but will help.
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ultimatehandyman
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You might need to notify building control about this and so it is best if you give your local council a quick call to make sure first.
For a diy novice, it is not a job that I would suggest and so you may be better off getting a professional to do this, if the council say that you can do it.
Bricklaying is not easy and getting it to look good on the outside of the property can be difficult.
It's good that you want to have a go yourself, but I feel this may be a job best left to the pro's.
Once the window has been sorted, then you can get to work on the rest yourself 
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diymark
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| Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 9:39 am Post subject: |
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Thank you very much for the prompt reply and advice.
Asking permission from the council was something I didn't think about.
I wanted to do this job myself, just to keep cost down as I am replacing bathroom suite, installing new shower, flooring and new tiles.
However, I suppose if I mess it up, it could end up costing more by paying someone to fix my mistakes.
Thanks very much again. |
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ultimatehandyman
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| Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 9:47 am Post subject: |
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I'm not sure if you need permission or not, but a mistake here can be costly and so it is worth a phone call to check
When you have the window sorted then you can DIY till your heart is content :grin:
But the window is the big obstacle here in my opinion, it is one of those jobs that is easy to make a complete mess of, if not careful!
Let us know how you get on with the council please
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diymark
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| Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 10:06 am Post subject: |
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Will do and thanks again - really appreciate it!
No doubt I will be on again for advice on plumbing, under floor heating, plastering and tiling!!
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ultimatehandyman
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Jaeger_S2k
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| Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 11:35 am Post subject: |
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You'll need to speak to Planning as it's a cosmetic change to the buildings appearance.
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diymark
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| Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks alot jaeger - appreciate your help. |
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