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Cutting ope in gable, Acro Prop required?

The Tyre Dude · 2012-03-23 13:50:29

I'm putting a window into the gable end of a dormer bungler (ground floor, approx 1.2m square.) The walls are block, 2 sleeve. The ope is being cut for a window that has been purchased. The builder I am talking to tells me there is no need to Acro Prop the wall, that they will simply cut, put in a concrete lintel and that…

23-03-2012 1:50pm

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The Tyre Dude

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I'm putting a window into the gable end of a dormer bungler (ground floor, approx 1.2m square.) The walls are block, 2 sleeve. The ope is being cut for a window that has been purchased. The builder I am talking to tells me there is no need to Acro Prop the wall, that they will simply cut, put in a concrete lintel and that we should not be concerned. Easy for him to say! He is an established builder, I've seen a number of houses he has built so I find it hard to believe he would get this wrong.

Can anyone tell me if this is acceptable practice?

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#2 23-03-2012 2:24pm

sinnerboy

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Sorry we don't do structural advice here - refer to our forum charter

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