Hi
I was wondering if someone might be able to provide some advice with regards to a cracked concrete lintel. I recently uncovered the lintel above a ground floor kitchen window and noticed a crack running vertically up the centre of the lintel, the crack goes about 2 thirds of the way up the lintel. I have included 3 photos in my album //www.diynot.com/network/russell210581/albums/ which show the overall lintel and close up shot of the crack. In terms of whats above the lintel, there are no windows on the first floor directly above it - solid brickwork up to the eaves of the house. Should this be cause for concern?
The property was built in 1933. Would this lintel likely be reinforced?
Thanks in advance
Russell
I was wondering if someone might be able to provide some advice with regards to a cracked concrete lintel. I recently uncovered the lintel above a ground floor kitchen window and noticed a crack running vertically up the centre of the lintel, the crack goes about 2 thirds of the way up the lintel. I have included 3 photos in my album //www.diynot.com/network/russell210581/albums/ which show the overall lintel and close up shot of the crack. In terms of whats above the lintel, there are no windows on the first floor directly above it - solid brickwork up to the eaves of the house. Should this be cause for concern?
The property was built in 1933. Would this lintel likely be reinforced?
Thanks in advance
Russell