Concrete Block Wall Lintel

A lintel is a type of support beam that is installed into a load bearing wall to allow for the creation of a new opening.

Concrete block wall lintel.

Square concrete block with no large chips or breaks. In many cases the block units are provided with knock out sections. Lintel blocks are u shaped horizontal masonry units which are placed above the openings. What is the difference between a bond beam block and a lintel block in concrete masonry.

The national masonry concrete block range includes the concrete grey block full length lintel standard 15 12. Is it possible to use lintel block over windows and as bond beams within the field of the wall. Concrete lintel meets astm c 90 specifications. Bond beam blocks are concrete masonry units that are similar to standard cmus except that the webs are cut to remove the upper portion.

The u shaped space allows space for cement grout as well as horizontal reinforcement. Lintel beam support the wall portion which is above the opening or a space between two vertical supports. For construction of concrete foundations or above grade masonry walls. Installing a lintel in a block wall of brick or concrete isn t a difficult task but you will need to be very careful while using the power tools required for the process.

Lintel blocks are arranged in a course such that lintel beam can be formed. The concrete grey block full length lintel standard 15 12 is available in a range of innovative colours and finishes for pickup or delivery to mackay rockhampton townsville cairns and greater north queensland. They are dimensionally true and uniform in shape color and texture.