Lintels replacement and lintel repairs
Bricksfixwa have 35 years experience in lintel replacement and opening formation .We have extensive experience in replacing rusted and damaged lintels.
Lintels are made from steel and are positioned over openings (such as windows). There are various type that are used in different circumstances, the most commonly used lintels are flat bar, arched bar , T barred or a simple L shape lintels with a thickness from 6 to 10 mm
In days gone by, it was not common practice for lintels to be galvanised — presently, any lintel going into or holding brickwork should be galvanised. Galvanisation is a protective coating that prevents rusting and causing structural damage. If lintels are left untreated, especially where inserted into the brickwork (bearings), oxidisation can start. In severe cases, this may cause the lintel to double in width, which will lift, and in certain situations damage the above and surrounding brickwork. Properties close to the coast are more at risk to rusted or damaged lintels.
If you think you require lintel replacement or have damaged brickwork above your openings please call us for a free quote on top quality lintel replacement by qualified experts.
Lintel Replacement Procedure?
Specialist props called acrow props are used to secure and hold the weight of the brickwork above the rusted or damaged lintel. The brickwork is then carefully removed brick by brick and a new galvanised lintel is carefully installed. The brickwork is then carefully replaced and packed so that the props van be removed, the structure is left secure. Rusted lintels should not be overlooked they will lift the brickwork above causing serious structural damage.
The mortar joints are then repointed in a colour to match the surrounding brickwork.
Rusted and Damaged Arch Bars.
Arch bars are a rounded lintel that are commonly found in older properties ,They offer support to arches above windows. As with any lintel that oxides ,it is common to see these snap the above arch. The same procedure is used to remove and replace the damaged or rusted arch bars. Bricksfixwa HAVE 35 YEARS SINGLE EXPERIENCE IN ARCH BAR REPLACEMENT.
T Bar Lintels
A TBAR lintel is so called because it looks like an upside down T. They are common over garage openings and usually carry heavier loads. A TBAR is specially designed to carry two skins of brickwork. A tbar is used quite commonly in arch removal where a customer requires the arch removed and a more modern flat opening. BRICKSFIXWA HAVE 35 YEARS SINGLE EXPERIENCE IN T BAR REPLACEMENT.
Brick lintels.
A brick lintel is made up from a combination of brick, steel and concrete, Brick lintels are used mainly where you intend to render after. Internal and external openings usually have a brick lintel over them. BRICKSFIXWA HAVE 35 YEARS SINGLE EXPERIENCE IN BRICK LINTEL REPLACEMENT AND WALL REMOVAL
Fabricated lintels.
Bricksfixwa can have any lintel made to suit your requirements here in Perth.
How can you tell if you need your lintels replaced?
Please call for a free inspection is your lintels or brickwork have any of these tell-tale signs.
Does the brickwork on top of the lintel have cracks in it?
Is the lintel covered in rust and are there rust stains down the brickwork?
Has the lintel increased in size?
Are the bricks and mortar above the lintel fretted?