Steel & Concrete Lintels for Failsworth, delivered to site

Steel & Concrete Lintels we supply in Failsworth

• Steel cavity wall lintelsInsulated galvanised lintels that support both leaves of a cavity wall.
• Cavity trays and stop endsTo shed water out of the cavity over openings.
• Heavy-duty and extra-heavy lintelsFor openings carrying floors or a lot of masonry.
• Prestressed concrete lintelsPlain concrete lintels for inner leaves and internal openings.
• Single-leaf and box lintelsFor solid walls, timber frame and internal walls.

How delivery works in Failsworth

Lintels are long, so tell us about tight access. Shorter lintels can travel with a mixed load; long steel lintels are handled by hand or crane. Failsworth is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

How much will you need?

For a 2,400 mm clear opening, add at least 150 mm of bearing at each end: the lintel needs to be at least 2,700 mm long. Then pick the type for the wall build-up and check the load in the manufacturer's table, or ask your engineer if the opening carries a floor or roof.

Choosing lintels

Do I need a cavity tray?

Over openings in cavity walls, water in the cavity has to be directed outwards. Many steel lintels need a separate cavity tray and stop ends; check the lintel maker's detail.

Steel or concrete?

Steel cavity lintels support both leaves and include insulation to limit cold bridging. Concrete lintels are simple and robust for single leaves and internal walls.

In England, building work is checked against the Approved Documents, for example Part A for structure and Part L for energy efficiency, through your council's building control team or a registered building control approver.

Your questions answered

Are steel lintels insulated?

Cavity wall steel lintels usually have insulation inside to cut heat loss at the opening. Single-leaf and box lintels may not.

Do you deliver lintels to trades and homeowners in Failsworth?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

Can you deliver lintels to a site with restricted access in Failsworth?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

Can lintels be delivered with my blocks?

Yes. We combine them on one lorry where the lengths and the route allow.