A lintel is a short beam installed over an opening to transfer loads to the supports (jambs). It can be concrete, steel, timber, engineered wood, or a proprietary box/cavity unit. The masonry above the lintel should be built in accordance with BS EN 1996-2:2006. A lintel is a horizontal support. Stressline standard galvanised steel lintels are manufactured from DX51D grade steel to BS 10346:2006, with a zinc coating type Z600, giving a minimum zinc coating of 600g/m2 per two sides. RS and RSC lintels are manufactured from structural. The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to support and advance the common interests of its members in the manufacture, marketing, research, and appli-cation of concrete masonry products. Founded in 1958, IG Lintels is a division of Europe's largest manufacturer of steel lintels and masonry support systems. IG leads the market with a bespoke design service for special lintels and brick slip feature lintels, including onsite measurement and technical assistance.
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