Preferably requiring a minimum of tools.
2007-08-26 03:04:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
It's an arch, a huge arch. I don't need to remove all the bricks; just enought to enter.
2007-08-26 03:13:04 · update #1
Also, I'm not particularly bothered about hurting the bricks, if that makes things any easier.
2007-08-26 03:14:20 · update #2
You have to break or chisel out several bricks in the middle and then work up down and sideways. A masonary hammer (with a chisel on the back) or a pointed cold chisel and a small sledge are required. Once a few bricks are out, it should be possible to rap on each brick and break it free of the mortar.
2007-08-26 03:13:00 · answer #1 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First be sure there is a lintel, or the arch is in tact. Then use a sledge hammer, and a chisel would help along the edges.
Ideally, if you have a circular saw, a diamond blade can be had for about $15. Cut the mortar joints on either side, then bring it down with a sledge. Warning, this will create a ton of dust, but its easiest.
2007-08-26 12:47:18 · answer #2 · answered by jason m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by gently chipping out the blocks you want removed. Use a small hammer and a screwdriver. Be precise in your swings, hitting on the joints. It may take a few minutes but you don't want to hurt the remaining bricks which you are leaving.
2007-08-26 10:12:40 · answer #3 · answered by kimieyjean 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I fitted a second door in to the wall of my garage.
Hire a 9" angle grinder with a diamond disc.
It cuts through bricks like butter.
Just be careful - it would do a good job on humans particularly at switch on it has a hell of a kick.
RoyS
2007-08-26 10:15:48 · answer #4 · answered by Roy S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A word of caution because if the wall is a supporting wall, you will need to put in a RSJ to redistribute the weight, you will also need to provide support whilst you do this.
It really isn't a DIY job unless you really know what your doing as well as that it has serious insurance consequences with your buildings insurance... so beware
2007-08-26 10:35:24 · answer #5 · answered by cheek_of_it_all 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The correct cold chisel from a buiders merchant
2007-08-26 10:26:05 · answer #6 · answered by Hotel 21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hammer and stone chisel and crowbar.
2007-08-26 10:40:25 · answer #7 · answered by superbird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sledgehammer!!
The lintol will still be in so start from the underside of this and work your way to the bottom
2007-08-26 10:13:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
drill a hole in the middle and cave everything into it with a 5 pound sleg hammer.
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2007-08-26 12:00:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some else, who knows how to do it
2007-08-26 10:22:21 · answer #10 · answered by Canute 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋