Steel & Concrete Lintels for sites in Highland

Which lintels can you order in Highland?

• Single-leaf and box lintelsFor solid walls, timber frame and internal walls.
• Cavity trays and stop endsTo shed water out of the cavity over openings.
• Steel cavity wall lintelsInsulated galvanised lintels that support both leaves of a cavity wall.
• Prestressed concrete lintelsPlain concrete lintels for inner leaves and internal openings.
• PadstonesConcrete pads that spread the load at the ends of beams and lintels.

Steel & Concrete Lintels delivered in Highland towns

• Steel & Concrete Lintels in Inverness
• Steel & Concrete Lintels in Fort William
• Steel & Concrete Lintels in Nairn
• Steel & Concrete Lintels in Thurso
• Steel & Concrete Lintels in Wick
• Steel & Concrete Lintels in Alness

How much will you need?

For a 900 mm clear opening, add at least 150 mm of bearing at each end: the lintel needs to be at least 1,200 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.

How delivery works in Highland

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. Across Highland, deliveries are quoted individually because of the distance and access.

• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• 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.

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.

Which lintel for my opening?

Measure the clear opening, add the end bearing each side, and note the wall type (cavity width, inner and outer leaf) and what sits above. Manufacturers publish load tables; for anything carrying a floor, roof or point load get an engineer or the council's building standards service to confirm.

In Scotland most building work needs a building warrant from the local authority, assessed against the Building Standards Technical Handbooks.

Steel & Concrete Lintels in Highland: questions

How long should a lintel be?

The clear opening plus the end bearing at each side, typically at least 150 mm per end. Check the manufacturer's table for your lintel.

Can I add other materials to my Highland delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from lintels to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

Do you deliver lintels to Highland?

Yes. We deliver across Highland, including IV, PH, KW. Across Highland, deliveries are quoted individually because of the distance and access. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

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.