What sizes do lintels come in?

Concrete lintels are available in a range of lengths including: 600mm, 900mm, 1200mm, 1350mm, 1500mm and 1800mm. Bespoke lintels are available to order.

How thick is a brick lintel?

Some small lintels (brick lintels) are only 1/8 inch thick, while others are as much as 5/8 inch thick (structural steel). Both are extremes. When you have a thick lintel you usually lip your brick.

How do you measure a brick lintel?

2: What is the length of the lintel?

1. Measure the size of the structural opening i.e. the clear span between the masonry supports.
2. Add 150mm minimum bearing to each end.

What are the sizing depth of lintel?

The depth of reinforced brick lintel should be equal to 10 cm or 15 cm or multiple of 10 cm. the bricks are so arranged that 2 to 3 cm wide space is left length wise between adjacent bricks for the insertion of mild steel bars as reinforcement.

How do I calculate the load on a lintel?

Measure the size of the open space between the walls where the door/window frame is fitted. Add a minimum of 150mm to each end. For example, for a structural opening or clear span of 1,800mm, the minimum lintel length required will be 1,800 + 150 + 150 = 2,100mm.

What is the minimum lintel size?

The width of the lintel can be equal to the thickness of the opening & depth in the range between 1/12 to 1/8 of the span. Minimum width of lintel 4 inches (100 mm) should be provided.

What is the minimum thickness of lintel?

Steel angle lintels should be at least 1/4 in. (6 mm) thick with a horizontal leg of at least 3 1/2 in. (90 mm) for use with nominal 4 in. (100 mm) thick brick, and 3 in.

How much can a brick overhang a lintel?

Brickwork or masonry should not overhang the lintel by more than 25mm.

How do you size a masonry lintel?

A modular lintel length should be specified which equals the clear span plus at least two times the lintel height to provide for proper bearing at each end. The width of the lintel, or the width of the combination of side by side lintels, should equal the width of the supported masonry wythe.

What is the standard height of a lintel?

The height between the floor level and lintel level is known as lintel height. As per the building regulations and guidelines, For residential building the standard height of lintel should be 7feet (2.1m) and for the commercial buildings it is 7.5 feet (2.3 m) is adopted.

Why do lintels fail?

The most common reasons for lintel failure are faults with the lintel such as the corrosion of the steel. It’s important to note that lintels may be cracked or blown due to other structural issues such as movement in the wall or foundations.

Can a lintel be made out of brick?

In the case of a brick masonry wall, lintels may consist of reinforced brick masonry, brick masonry arches, precast concrete or structural steel shapes. Regardless

How tall should lintels be on a two story masonry wall?

I should have said this chart was for a single masonry story. I do use an engineer for two story masonry walls or higher, typically those lintels are 9″ high or a double linteled wall. I use 5.5″ brick ledges, so 4″ wide angles push the lintel all the way to the sheathing/foam and not have tilt.

What kind of support is needed for masonry lintels?

Temporary Support for Masonry Lintels Supporting masonry lintels while they set up is much easier than some designers think. Short masonry lintels (generally under 12-feet) are commonly supported by wood or inverted steel angles. Longer masonry lintels are supported by wide flange steel or other solutions.

How do you measure the length of a lintel?

Measure the size of the structural opening i.e. the clear span between the masonry supports. Add 150mm minimum bearing to each end. Example lintel length = 150 + 1800 + 150 = 2100mm