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Thanks Frank, I've looked at that sort of thing and that is probably the way to go if I'm joining sheeting and bricks. However halfway through the project I've changed my mind (hate it when that happens) and am just going to brick along the existing slope of the roof and forget about the frame...

PS. Kristine thanks for the advice. Just to clarify - I'm not altering the roofing in any way. Just a simple peak at the front to pretend the whole garage is pitched.

Thanks for all the advice so far. I guess a building inspector is probably a good way to go, I didn't even consider it for such a small cosmetic job. Basically I am laying only 2 rows of bricks above the lintel. These will be tied in to the walls going back. 3 bolts are placed in the...

Thanks Darren, still laying the bricks above the lintel (takes a while for us inexperienced), just wanted to make sure this was all gonna work before we finish the job. Any idea what the actual name of the adhesive is? Is this a render mix or just like an additive to help the sand and...

Has anyone attempted DIY rendering? I'm not talking simple bagging where you sponge the mortar over the bricks, I mean that smooth flat finish typical of new townhouses. I am planning a small scale garage renovation. It is currently made of bessa blocks. I am laying a course of house bricks...