door lintel issue on new extension

[Miriam]

Hi there

I'm having a structural issue at the moment with a doorway in my new extension;

 

From the image attached you can see that i had a large gap above the door frame.

The gap was filled in with a concrete slab bonded to the bottom of the lintel .

However I dont think this is structurally sound as im assuming that there is extra weight on the lintel which may be causing an uneven distribution of weight bearing of the wall above.

I suspect that the gap may just have needed to be covered by timber and plaster board. I'd appreciate any advice so I can correct now, what could potentially cause structural damage over time. Many Thanks in advance Triona

[Mr Punter]

I can't see an issue here at all.  Once the plaster is made good and the architrave on it will be fine.

[Miriam]

Hi heres a better perspective of the surrounding wall.

Thanks

[markc]

Looks like a lintel bearing on the frame, odd way to do it but overkill if anything.

[Miriam]

Hi Mr Punter

Thank you for your reply.

 

Just to confirm

the piece of concrete that filled the spaceabove the door frame is not sitting on the wall on either side of the  door frame the same as the lintel would be.

 

It only extends the length of the door frame and is bonded to the lintel.

Will this extra weight on the lintel affect the load bearing effectiveness of the lintel. My apologies for any confusion.

Triona

 

[Miriam]

Hi Markc

Thanks for your reply

 

Thats exactly what im concerned about.

The peice of concrete slab was bonded to the bottom of the lintel, but only extends the length of the door frame itself. It doesnt sit on either side of the wall like the lintel above.

Im wondering if I should undo this and board and plaster board instead because of the load bearin on the lintel above and the door frame itself. Thank you