Order lintels for delivery in Gosforth

Our lintels range for Gosforth jobs

• PadstonesConcrete pads that spread the load at the ends of beams and lintels.
• Steel cavity wall lintelsInsulated galvanised lintels that support both leaves of a cavity wall.
• Heavy-duty and extra-heavy lintelsFor openings carrying floors or a lot of masonry.
• Cavity trays and stop endsTo shed water out of the cavity over openings.

A quick quantity check

For a 1,800 mm clear opening, add at least 150 mm of bearing at each end: the lintel needs to be at least 2,100 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.

Picking the right product

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.

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.

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.

How delivery works in Gosforth

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. Gosforth is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• With roughly 7h 10m of daylight in Gosforth around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.

Questions about lintels delivery in Gosforth

What is a padstone for?

It spreads a concentrated load, such as the end of a beam, over a larger area of masonry so the blocks or bricks underneath are not crushed.

Can lintels be delivered with my blocks?

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

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

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.

Do you deliver lintels to Gosforth?

Yes. We deliver across Gosforth, including NE3, NE2, NE1, NE4. Gosforth is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.