Steel & Concrete Lintels delivery in Wednesbury

What lintels can we deliver to Wednesbury?

• Prestressed concrete lintelsPlain concrete lintels for inner leaves and internal openings.
• Steel cavity wall lintelsInsulated galvanised lintels that support both leaves of a cavity wall.
• PadstonesConcrete pads that spread the load at the ends of beams and lintels.
• 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.

Getting the right lintels

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.

Estimating your lintels

For a 2,700 mm clear opening, add at least 150 mm of bearing at each end: the lintel needs to be at least 3,000 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.

Delivery to Wednesbury: what helps

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. Wednesbury is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• On busy streets in Wednesbury, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

Steel & Concrete Lintels in Wednesbury: 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.

Do you deliver lintels to trades and homeowners in Wednesbury?

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 Wednesbury?

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.

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.