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Large span lintel

Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 6:21 pm
by mcjford
I am putting in a 4790 bi fold door and need to find a cavity insulated lintel to fit the opening which would be 5090 minimum does anyone know where i can get one ?If not is there another way of bridging the gap to building regs ie steel beams etc?
Thanks

Re: Large span lintel

Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 1:31 pm
by welsh brickie
search CATNIC lintols they will calculate the the load and supply to your specifications.

Re: Large span lintel

Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 7:47 pm
by xavi99
You could also speak to your local steel fabricators. They usually employ an in house engineer who can calculate a steel beam size. This will usually be cheaper than any of the big lintol manufacturers such as Catnic, IG, Keystone, etc,.

However, you may have to install a cavity tray above to prevent damp penetration.

hth

xavi

Re: Large span lintel

Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 4:30 pm
by mcjford
Cheers lads thankyou for your help.