Stengthen new 2-brick pillars for attaching windows with rebar?

Mar 18, 2023 Last reply: 3 years ago 2 Replies

I'm building brick pillars of 2 or 3 bricks for attaching windows, how can I strengthen them?



I was thinking of pushing rebar down the vertical holes in the bricks, but thats very heavy !



There's a glimpse of the wall at 33 seconds in my kitchen extension September 2022 video

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Is there a lighter grade metal wire I could use up the holes in the brick pillars, or what?



Maybe 4:1 mix cement : sand not 5:1 ?



George


Has building control seen that 'RSJ' that seems to have about a quarter of an inch of its inner end (59s) sitting on part of what looks like a decorative block ?

Building Control are happy its strong enough, when Putin hits it will last, though the house may fall !

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