Phase one completed we left the mortar to cure for a few days before commencing with the rest of the wall.



Before going any further with the bricks we allowed time to let the mortar set so the lintel that will support the next row of bricks will be consolidated more efficiently. So the rest of the timber framing around the opening could be erected in the mean time. Plus a couple of angel brackets were added for extra support at the bottom of the frame.



Now comes the tricky part of creating an opening for the window, this requires some skill to keep the wall plumb.
As you progress with laying the bricks you need to incorporate brick ties for extra structural support for lateral forces. We used galvanized angel bracket for this exercise because no water will be penetrating the weather board external wall, so you didn't need the regular brick ties.