* Please Note: All lintels are designed in accordance with- BS 5977: Part 1: 1981, BS 5977: Part 2: 1983, BS 8110: Part 1: 1985, BS 8110: Part 2: 1985
TYPE C (100x145mm)
TYPE D (145x100mm)
TYPE E (100x100mm)
TYPE F (145x145mm)
TYPE K9 (100x215mm)
TYPE U2 a(100x1450mm) and b(145x100mm)
These lintels are designed to take direct imposed loads. Rafters, wall plates and floor joists may be accommodated as directly imposed loads - see tables below for loadbearing capacities.
BEARING: Minimum of 150mm each side or as directed by the structural engineer.
PROPPING: Propping is not required with this type of lintel.
BRICKWORK: Non-Composite lintels do not require brickwork bonded to them. Point loads from girders, trusses, steel beams etc. require to be reffered to our Customer Advisory Service.
POSITIONING: Lintels must be placed with wire in correct position. Lintels are marked top.