What is a PCC lintel?

The prestressed concrete lintel is a cost effective and flexible solution to support load bearing walls and a number of types and sizes are available as standard. All of our lintels are available at various lengths starting at 600mm.

What is the biggest concrete lintel?

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

Are concrete lintels cheaper than steel?

Concrete lintels are generally cost less than steel, but are there other reasons to specify them? For those people who use and install structural building products, particularly load bearing steel lintels and prestressed concrete lintels, you probably already know the main differences between the two types.

What is a pre stressed concrete lintel?

Stressline prestressed concrete lintels are synonymous with UK structural building products. All of our concrete lintels are prestressed meaning they have heightened strength by way of steel wires, which have been set to high tension running through the middle of the lintel.

Can concrete lintels be cut?

Cutting. Prestressed concrete Lintels may be cut using a high speed diamond cutting disc. Under no circumstances should the Ultra-Fire Range of Lintels be cut down in size.

What size concrete lintel do I need?

What size concrete lintel do I need? The lintel should be installed with a minimum end bearing of 150mm, so measure your opening and add at least 300mm. Unlike steel lintels, a concrete lintel is often used in visible areas and painted if required.

Can I cut a concrete lintel to size?

Are concrete lintels stronger than steel?

Steel lintels are stronger than concrete ones. However, a high strength pressurized concrete lintel has comparable strength and is considerably less expensive.

Are concrete lintels good?

Prestressed concrete lintels are one of the most reliable, durable and widely used in the construction industry, boasting a number of benefits including lower construction cost, fewer joints and a high strength to section ratio.

How do you size a concrete lintel?

What Size Lintel Do I Need?

1. STEP 1: KNOW YOUR WALL CONSTRUCTION.
2. STEP 2: KNOW YOUR LENGTH. How wide is the structural opening? Measure the size of the structural opening i.e. the clear span between the Masonry supports.
3. STEP 3: KNOW YOUR LOAD. You need to know the load in which the Lintel will support.

Is it OK to drill into a lintel?

Due to how tough lintels can be it is recommeneded that you only use an SDS drill and drill bits. When drilling any holes it is also important that you hold your drill straight so that the hole you drill is also straight.

How do you cut a 4 inch concrete slab?

Use a standard circular saw, equipped with a corundum or diamond blade, for small tasks. For slabs, it’s best to cut through the top inch, then use a sledgehammer to break off the rest. The jagged edge left below the cutting line provides a good rough edge for the new concrete to bond to.