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Lintels

Lintels from Howarth are suitable for domestic, commercial and industrial applications. Lintels are horizontal supports placed above an opening, such as a doorway or window, to strengthen the wall weakened by the opening. Browse our range of lintels here or ask in branch for advice on which Lintels are best for your job.

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    IG Lintels Timber Frame Lintel L7 / 50 1800mm

    For use with timber frame construction. The L7 timber frame lintels must be used in conjunction with lateral restraint clips and a tight fitting timber batten to prevent twisting. The L7 range can be supplied to suit wider cavities: e.g. specify L7 75,...
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    Prestressed Concrete Lintel R15 100 x 140 x 2400mm

    This Prestressed Concrete Lintel offers a high strength but easy to handle option in building applications. A Lintel will often be used in the structure of a wall, to distribute the weight of roof loads to make up for a space below it that would not...
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    IG Lintels Cavity Wall Steel Lintel Heavy Duty L1/HD100 2700mm

    Heavy Duty Load 100mm Inner Leaf Cavity Wall Steel Lintels are used to enable blockwork to be built tight against the inner face of the lintel. This enables mortar to bed on top of the blockwork before floor units are laid to provide even distribution of...
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    IG Lintels Cavity Wall Steel Lintel Standard Load L1/S100 1200mm

    Standard Load 100mm Inner Lead Cavity Wall Steel Lintels are used to enable blockwork to be built tight against the inner face of the lintel. This enables mortar to bed on top of the blockwork before floor units are laid to provide even distribution of...
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    IG Lintels Cavity Wall Steel Lintel Standard Load L1/S110 1200mm

    Standard Load 100mm Inner Lead cavity wall lintels are ideal for building tight against the inner face of the lintel. This enables blockwork to be built tight against the inner face of the lintel. They may be propped to facilitate construction speed and...
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    IG Lintels Cavity Wall Steel Lintel Standard Load L1/S110 1500mm

    Standard Load 100mm Inner Lead cavity wall lintels are ideal for building tight against the inner face of the lintel. This enables blockwork to be built tight against the inner face of the lintel. They may be propped to facilitate construction speed and...
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    IG Lintels Cavity Wall Steel Lintel Standard Load L1/S75 1200mm

    Standard Load 75mm Inner Lead Cavity Wall Steel Lintels are used to enable blockwork to be built tight against the inner face of the lintel. This enables mortar to bed on top of the blockwork before floor units are laid to provide even distribution of...
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    IG Lintels Solid Wall Box Lintels Standard Load BOX100 1500mm

    Suitable for both internal and external use, Box Lintels can be used with a variety of wall thicknesses helping to guarantee that the Lintel will fit your requirements. Capable of withstanding wet masonry as soon as it is installed helps to speed up...
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    IG Lintels Solid Wall Steel Lintel Single Leaf Standard Load L10 2100mm

    Single Leaf Standard Load Steel Lintels are used to support the outer leaf of the cavity wall construction. The L10 lintel can be supplied with no top bend and may be propped to facilitate speed of construction.
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    IG Lintels Solid Wall Steel Lintel Single Leaf Standard Load L10 900mm

    Single Leaf Standard Load Steel Lintels are used to support the outer leaf of the cavity wall construction. The L10 lintel can be supplied with no top bend and may be propped to facilitate speed of construction.
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    IG Lintels Solid Wall Steel Lintel Standard Load L9 1200mm

    The L9 IG Solid Wall Steel Lintels are designed for 215mm solid walls and are a great choice for providing support for external wall openings. Constructed from high grade galvanised steel, the lintels are built into the brickwork allowing it to support...
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    IG Lintels Timber Frame Lintel L7 / 50 1500mm

    For use with timber frame construction. The L7 timber frame lintels must be used in conjunction with lateral restraint clips and a tight fitting timber batten to prevent twisting. The L7 range can be supplied to suit wider cavities: e.g. specify L7 75,...
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    IG Lintel Steel for Meter Box IMBL075 750mm

    These Meter Box Steel Lintels are produced by IG Lintels. They're used to support the outer leaf of a wall construction. They're available in either 750mm or 1050mm.
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    IG Lintel Steel for Meter Box IMBL105 1050mm

    These Meter Box Steel Lintels are produced by IG Lintels. They're used to support the outer leaf of a wall construction. They're available in either 750mm or 1050mm.
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    IG Lintels Cavity Wall Steel Lintel Heavy Duty L1/HD100 1200mm

    Heavy Duty Load 100mm Inner Leaf Cavity Wall Steel Lintels are used to enable blockwork to be built tight against the inner face of the lintel. This enables mortar to bed on top of the blockwork before floor units are laid to provide even distribution of...
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    IG Lintels Cavity Wall Steel Lintel Heavy Duty L1/HD100 1350mm

    Heavy Duty Load 100mm Inner Leaf Cavity Wall Steel Lintels are used to enable blockwork to be built tight against the inner face of the lintel. This enables mortar to bed on top of the blockwork before floor units are laid to provide even distribution of...
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    IG Lintels Cavity Wall Steel Lintel Heavy Duty L1/HD100 1500mm

    Heavy Duty Load 100mm Inner Leaf Cavity Wall Steel Lintels are used to enable blockwork to be built tight against the inner face of the lintel. This enables mortar to bed on top of the blockwork before floor units are laid to provide even distribution of...
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    IG Lintels Cavity Wall Steel Lintel Heavy Duty L1/HD100 1800mm

    Heavy Duty Load 100mm Inner Leaf Cavity Wall Steel Lintels are used to enable blockwork to be built tight against the inner face of the lintel. This enables mortar to bed on top of the blockwork before floor units are laid to provide even distribution of...
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    IG Lintels Cavity Wall Steel Lintel Heavy Duty L1/HD100 1950mm

    Heavy Duty Load 100mm Inner Leaf Cavity Wall Steel Lintels are used to enable blockwork to be built tight against the inner face of the lintel. This enables mortar to bed on top of the blockwork before floor units are laid to provide even distribution of...
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    IG Lintels Cavity Wall Steel Lintel Heavy Duty L1/HD100 2100mm

    Heavy Duty Load 100mm Inner Leaf Cavity Wall Steel Lintels are used to enable blockwork to be built tight against the inner face of the lintel. This enables mortar to bed on top of the blockwork before floor units are laid to provide even distribution of...
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    IG Lintels Cavity Wall Steel Lintel Heavy Duty L1/HD100 2400mm

    Heavy Duty Load 100mm Inner Leaf Cavity Wall Steel Lintels are used to enable blockwork to be built tight against the inner face of the lintel. This enables mortar to bed on top of the blockwork before floor units are laid to provide even distribution of...
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    IG Lintels Cavity Wall Steel Lintel Heavy Duty L1/HD100 2550mm

    Heavy Duty Load 100mm Inner Leaf Cavity Wall Steel Lintels are used to enable blockwork to be built tight against the inner face of the lintel. This enables mortar to bed on top of the blockwork before floor units are laid to provide even distribution of...
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    IG Lintels Cavity Wall Steel Lintel Heavy Duty L1/HD100 3000mm

    Heavy Duty Load 100mm Inner Leaf Cavity Wall Steel Lintels are used to enable blockwork to be built tight against the inner face of the lintel. This enables mortar to bed on top of the blockwork before floor units are laid to provide even distribution of...
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    IG Lintels Cavity Wall Steel Lintel Heavy Duty L1/HD100 3300mm

    Heavy Duty Load 100mm Inner Leaf Cavity Wall Steel Lintels are used to enable blockwork to be built tight against the inner face of the lintel. This enables mortar to bed on top of the blockwork before floor units are laid to provide even distribution of...

Lintels

What is a lintel?

Lintels are structural supports that are placed horizontally across the span of a window or door frame. They are used because the opening creates a weakness making the wall vulnerable. Therefore, using lintels builds strength whilst adding load-bearing properties.

At Howarth Timber & Building Supplies we offer a range of steel and prestressed lintel options that are suitable for various domestic, industrial and commercial applications.

Purchase online today or contact your local branch for expert advice and guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between steel and concrete lintels?
The biggest difference, for many people, is the cost. Concrete is a substantially cheaper choice than its steel alternative. However, it’s important to take other factors into account; besides cost; before making a purchase to ensure that you are getting the best product for your needs. Steel is naturally stronger than concrete, whilst being easier to work with, as they have a lighter weight. However, some higher strength prestressed concrete lintels can offer more support than steel. If you are working in a coastal area, the salt that natural lingers in the air can cause steel lintels to corrode whereas concrete is resistant to this. Prestressed lintels are the preferred option for underground applications, as galvanised steel tends to be weakened by moisture with a high likelihood of rust occurring.
What is a lintel block?
Lintel blocks are prefabricated and often made with pre-stressed concrete. They can combine to create lintel beams.
How to do I calculate the load on a lintel?
To calculate the load of a lintel, you can use a product selector tool to narrow the range of lintel options by filtering for the type of wall construction and the loading condition.

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