How to shave bricks to fit sliding door?

geoffr

I'm asking this to gauge if this is feasible / worth doing... We need a new sliding door, to replace the existing 1800 slider. The space available is precisely 1800mm, not the standard 1810. We have a new sliding door 1810w, but to make it fit 5mm would need shaving off the brick on both sides. On the exterior, the metal frame of the sliding door is attached directly to the brick. Inside, is a timber door jam. Photos show this. 

My question, is it feasible to shave off the 5mm on the bricks behind the frame (leaving the exposed brick untouched)? I'm not sure how this would be done, but I imagine the need to remove the timber jam on the inside and place the door in position from the inside. 

Using this door would be a substantially saving to us, but shaving the brick something that is generally done if needed?

Thanks.Exterior - Metal frame up to brickInterior, timber jam

EricL

Hello @geoffr 

It is possible to cut your brick wall as seen in this guide - How To Cut A Brick Wall Opening. The techniques used are applicable to your project. My best advice is to cover all the items in the vicinity with painters drop sheet and fixed in place with masking tape as the cutting activity will generate an extreme amount of dust.

Please remember to wear personal protection such as thick clothing, closed toe shoes, gloves, goggles and a mask to protect you from the dust and debris that will be flying while you cut the brick.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric