Marko127

Hi all the picture relates to how it looked before rendering. My wife has disliked the arches since we moved in 6 years ago so they are definitely going!! As I said it’s just squaring the arches off I am after advice with. At the moment I am thinking the addition of a catnic at the base of the arch is probably the best solution. I will install from the inside so as not to interfere with the arch itself for obvious reasons. I will then infill with block on both sides and render the outside so nothing will be visible once the work is done

Here’s the picture. Thanks everyone

Here’s the picture. Thanks everyone

Hi all I have a house with two arched glass panels above the patio doors at the back built in the 90’s, brick outer wall with cavity and thermalite inner. The exterior of the property is fully rendered. I want to square off the arch in order to fit bifold doors. I am considering using a catnic installed from inside then bricking up into the arch. I have explored the construction at present and the external arch is constructed with soldiers with no lintel. it is a gentle arch spanning just over 3m. obviously the arch is self supporting therefore I don’t see the need to disturb it but just use the catnic to square things off. In essence the catnic would add more support if anything. Is my plan acceptable any advice would be greatly appreciated.