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IG Cavity Wall Lintels - Wide Outer Leaf - Standard/ Heavy/ Extra Heavy/ Extreme

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IG Lintels Third party certifications:
  • BBA Agrément Certificate

    BBA Agrément Certificate

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  • ISO 9001 Quality Management

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  • BS EN 1090-1

    BS EN 1090-1

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Cavity >50 mm | BBA | Part L Compliant | UKCA | CE | Galvanized & Stainless

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Application

  • Steel lintels for use in internal and external cavity wall construction to support walls, floors and roofs above window and door openings.
  • Cavity widths greater than 50 mm.
  • Lintels should be installed with a minimum end bearing of 150 mm, bedded on mortar and levelled along its length and across its width.
  • The masonry above the lintel should be built in accordance with BS EN 1996-2.
  • Raise the inner and outer leaves simultaneously to avoid excessive eccentricity of loading, with a maximum height difference of 225 mm (masonry should be laid on a mortar bed and all perpendicular joints should be filled).
  • Allow the mortar to cure before applying floor or roof loads (temporary propping beneath a steel lintel is practiced to facilitate speed of construction).
  • NHBC & LABC recommend a damp proof course (DPC) or cavity tray should be installed over all openings in external cavity walls.
  • When installing concrete floor units or other heavy components above a lintel, care should be taken to avoid shock loading and floor units should not be dragged into position. Masonry immediately above the lintel should be allowed to cure.
  • Point loads should not be applied directly onto lintel flanges. Lintels should have a minimum of 150 mm masonry between the flange and the application level of any form of loading. Consult IG’s Technical Department if applying a point load above a lintel.
  • The external lintel flange must project beyond the window/door frame and it is recommended that a flexible sealing compound is used between the underside of the lintel flange and the frame. 
  • Do not cut lintels to length or modify them in any way without consulting an IG engineer.  
  • Lintel should be centred in the cavity and the distance between lintel up-stand and masonry must not exceed 10 mm.
  • Masonry should not overhang any flange by more than 25 mm.  
  • The practice of propping a lintel is sometimes used to facilitate speed of construction. It should only be introduced after initial masonry load has been applied to the lintel. 
  • Stop ends are required at each end of a lintel to prevent moisture cascading over the ends into the cavity and onto the inside wall.
  • At least two weep vents are required per opening and positioned not more than 450 mm apart. 

Description

All IG standard lintels satisfy the thermal performance requirements of Approved Document L of the Building Regulations (E & W), Northern Ireland’s Technical Booklet F and Scotland’s Technical Handbook, section 6. The IG patented Thermal Break Plate reduces thermal bridging while adding extra rigidity. IG lintels are insulated with expanded CFC-free profiled polystyrene insulation conforming to BS EN 13163. Provide a damp proof course / cavity tray over all lintels.


For more detailed information applicable to a particular wall construction, contact IG Lintels Technical Department. Refer to manufacturers literature for details regarding lintel ranges, height, thickness and uniformly distributed load (UDL) figures.


Performance:

Fire:

  • IG lintels have been subjected to a fire test (WARRES No. 101263) in accordance with BS 476-20 and (Report No. 508704/R) in accordance with BS EN 1363-1 at Exova Warrington Fire and achieved a one hour fire performance.

Corrosion:

  • IG’s standard range of lintels are manufactured from high quality grade pre-galvanized mild steel to BS EN 10346 DX51D with a zinc coating of 600 g/m² (including both sides) conforming to BS EN 845-2.
  • The use of austenitic stainless steel is ideal when the life expectancy and maintenance programme of a building are key considerations.  
  • Material / coating specification in buildings exceeding three storeys in a non-aggressive environment should be limited to austenitic stainless steel (chrome nickel alloys).  
  • Material / coating specification for buildings in an aggressive environment (e.g. coastal sites) should be limited to austenitic stainless steel (molybdenum chrome nickel alloys). 

Structural:

  • The IG lintel range has safe working loads as detailed in each applicable loading table in the IG Lintels Product Guide brochure.
  • The structural performance figures within each table have been ascertained by testing in accordance with the requirements of standards BS EN 5977-2, BS EN 846-9 and BS EN 845-2.

Certification:

  • BBA Agrement certificate 05/4192 including regular assessment of production.
  • UKCA assessment of performance, system 3.
  • CE assessment of performance, system 3.
  • EN 1090-2 Execution Class 2, declaration method 1,2,3a & 3b, Certificate 14/F106 & 14/F107.
  • ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, Certificate 18/Q059.
  • ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, Certificate 18/E019.


Special lintels:

IG lintels can be supplied to suit a wide range of wall types, loading scenarios and bespoke custom made specials:

  • Arch lintels,
  • Bay lintels (Square or Splayed),
  • Corner lintels,
  • Bow lintels,
  • Sunlounge lintels.

Contact IG Lintels Technical Department for further information.

Stainless steel:

  • All IG’s range of lintels can be manufactured from austenitic stainless steel, grade 304 2b BS EN 10088-Part 2 Astm 240 (European Grade 1.4307). Upon request, other grades of stainless steel lintels are available conforming to BS EN 845-2.

Additional features:

  • Free scheduling and specification service.
  • IG Steel lintels have a service life commensurate with that of the building in which they are installed.
  • Keying options to suit required plastering applications.
  • Feature plate.
  • Cant brick. 
  • Stepped.
  • Powder coating.
  • Soffit cladding.
  • Brick slip cladding. 
  • Universal arch.
  • Roller shutter.
  • Weep holes.
  • Stop ends.
  • Bespoke.

Contact IG Lintels Technical Department for further information.

General information

Color

Silver

Finish

Galvanized

Powder-coated

Material

Steel

Guidance for specification option:

  • Pre-galvanized mild steel to BS EN 10346 DX51D with a zinc coating of 600 g/m² (including both sides). Material Coating Ref L14.

Stainless steel

Guidance for specification option:

  • Austenitic stainless steel, grade 304 2b BS EN 10088-Part 2 Astm 240 (European Grade 1.4307). Material Coating Ref L3.
  • Austenitic stainless steel, grade 316 2b BS EN 10088-Part 2 Astm 316/316L (European Grade 1.4404). Material Coating Ref L1.

Length

-

Manufacturer guidance

Refer to IG Lintels Product Guide brochure or contact IG Lintels Technical Department.

Uniclass

Pr_20_85_48_11 Carbon steel lintelsPrimary
Pr_20_85_48_84 Stainless steel lintels

CAWS

F30/755 Prefabricated steel lintels

F30/85 Prefabricated steel lintels

Specification data - Carbon steel lintels

Standard

To BS EN 845-2.

Guidance for specification option:

UKCA and CE Marked to BS EN 845-2 Specification for ancillary components for masonry Part 2: Lintels.

Manufacturer guidance

Declaration of Performance certificates are available at: www.iglintels.com.

Lintel type

Composite.

Material finish and coating reference

Pre-galvanized mild steel to BS EN 10346 DX51D with a zinc coating of 600 g/m² (including both sides). Material Coating Ref L14.

Austenitic stainless steel, grade 304 2b to BS EN 10088-Part 2 Astm 240 (European Grade 1.4307). Material Coating Ref L3.

Austenitic stainless steel, grade 316 2b to BS EN 10088-Part 2 Astm 316/316L (European Grade 1.4404). Material Coating Ref L1.

Sizes

As Lintels schedule.

Guidance for specification option:

Refer to IG Lintels Product Guide brochure or contact IG Lintels Technical team.

To suit cavity widths 50–165 mm (UKCA & CE).

Characteristics

-

Resistance to fire

Has achieved a minimum period of 60 minutes in accordance with BS 476-20 & BS EN 1363-1.

Thermal conductivity

Part L compliant.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for further details.

Duty

Standard duty.

Heavy duty.

Extra heavy duty.

Extreme duty.

Accessories

Not required.

Keying options to suit required plastering applications.

Feature plate.

Cant brick.

Stepped.

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Sustainability data

Recyclability

100% Recyclable

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

-

Manufacturer guidance

Ranging between 15—25%.

Third party certifications

BBA Agrément Certificate

BBA Agrément Certificate

BBA - 05/4192 | IG Steel Lintels

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001

BBA Agrément Certificate

BBA Agrément Certificate

BBA - 18/5533 | IG Hi-Therm+

BS EN 1090-1

BS EN 1090-1

EN 1090-1 | Cookstown

BS EN 1090-1

BS EN 1090-1

EN 1090-1 | Swadlincote

Literature

IG Lintels Product Guide

IG Lintels Product Guide

NCCTL Non-Combustible Cavity Tray Lintel

NCCTL Non-Combustible Cavity Tray Lintel

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