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Framing around window on bricks

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Framing around window on bricks

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I would like to renovate my “rumpus room” which was already converted from the garage by previous owner.

 

It appears the plasterboard has just been applied directly to the brick- and there is double brick in places. 

i would like a smooth, flush look from floor to ceiling and intend to run a stud wall along the front, and insulate the recessed area. However how do I deal with the big gap between a stud frame and the window (which sits directly on the bricks)?

 

Would it make sense to frame the recessed area first- creating a almost a sill for the window- and then attaching plasterboard over the stud and recessed frame for a smooth finish (i acknowledge it will be a deep window- but I can hide with shutters etc).

 

Does anyone have any other ideas?

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