Steel & Concrete Lintels for Shrewsbury, delivered to site

Choosing from our lintels range

• PadstonesConcrete pads that spread the load at the ends of beams and lintels.
• Heavy-duty and extra-heavy lintelsFor openings carrying floors or a lot of masonry.
• 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.
• Single-leaf and box lintelsFor solid walls, timber frame and internal walls.

Getting lintels onto your Shrewsbury site

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. Shrewsbury is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Before you order lintels

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 building control to confirm.

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.

Estimating your lintels

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.

Common questions from Shrewsbury

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.

How soon can lintels be delivered in Shrewsbury?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.

Do you deliver lintels to trades and homeowners in Shrewsbury?

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

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.