Any value replacing wooden window lintel? Renovating room

[skhudy]

Hi,

I'm renovating a room completely A to Z. Another room I did, the window wall when sorting out the plastering, I found the wooden window lintel had dry rot, and I replaced it with a concrete lintel.

Now I'm doing this second room, the wooden window lintel is fine. Is there any value in changing it now I have the opportunity?

Will it affect future plans, eg if I had a loft conversion done in the future? I read something in the past about joists above windows and how they are affected.

Also damaged / cracked floorboards, the 6x1 you can buy are about 5mm too small when replacing, what do people normally use when fixing these?

Many Thanks in advance!

 

[noseall]

Structurally speaking there is nothing wrong with timber beams/lintels as long as they are suitable for the loads.

However, as you have already pointed out, they are subject to damage more easily regards fire, rot or insect infestation.

I would replace if it was part of a larger renovation project.

Use 18mm wbp for floor repairs or either buy some machined to suit or go to a reclamation yard if the boards are on show

 

[tony1851]

As above, if it's in good condition, why replace?
If you ever did a loft conversion, it won't be subject to much additional loading, if any.