Lintel advice please

fathom · 27 Dec 2008

Hi
I am about to build a single block double garage, the door supplier requires a flat rear surface for the door to fit against, it is 10ft wide opening.

What is the best lintel and size of lintel to use please, considering it must be the same thickness as the blocks....there will be no more than 2 courses above it and it is a sloping front to back roof of box profile sheets, so no real weight to add
Thanks

Alastairreid · 28 Dec 2008

class c lintel will suffice.

fathom · 28 Dec 2008

Thank you for replying, a class C..sorry for my ignorance, is that a standard concrete lintel ?

karlosmaximos · 28 Dec 2008

If you are building a single block garage with a 10ft opening,then i suggest you build piers at the sides of the opening,i.e making it 215mm wide instead of 100mm,this will give the edges strength,the easiest way to do it would be to lay the blocks flat on edge,wnd tie them into the wall.
As for the lintol,you would need one that supports a solid wall, eg 215mm wide,you can ask for one that will tkae blocks on both sides so you get away from the box section on the back,any builders merchants will advise you
hope this helps

fathom · 28 Dec 2008

Thanks for that information, it tends to agree with what I have been looking at.
Much appreciated

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