Apparatus and method for installing a closure in a building

Abstract

A closure mounting structure comprising a mounting frame and a lintel. The mounting frame is for mounting a closure frame of a closure within an aperture in a building. The mounting frame comprises a main frame structure arranged, in use, to extend around a perimeter of the building aperture. The lintel is attached or attachable to a portion of the mounting frame that in use is located at an upper portion of the building aperture such that when attached to the mounting frame the lintel extends beyond the mounting frame on first and second sides of the mounting frame in a plane defined by the main frame structure. The main frame structure may be open on one side and closed by the lintel. The lintel is configured to support a portion of the building above the building aperture. The mounting frame further comprises a mounting flange extending around the main frame structure and defining a sealing surface adapted to abut a building surface outside of the building aperture for locating and sealing the mounting frame in the building aperture. Corresponding methods of use are disclosed.

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