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Lintel Product SelectorSeptember 2013

September 2013

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ContentsTechnically Superior Products 4 Leaders in technical innovation and

regulatory authorities approval

5 Features of Catnic lintels

6 Thermal performance

7 Lintel Psi values

Lintel Product Selector8 How to select a lintel

9 Product selector

10 Lintel installation guide

Cavity Wall Lintels12 Open back lintels

19 Classic box lintels

20 Extreme load lintels

21 Closed eaves lintels

22 Thin joint lintels

Timber Frame Lintels25 Installing a timber frame lintel

26 Timber frame lintels

External Solid Wall Lintels27 Single leaf wall lintels

28 External solid wall lintels

Internal Partition Wall Lintels30 Internal partition and

loadbearing lintels

Stainless Steel Lintels32 Stainless steel lintels

Steelwork33 Steelwork

Special Lintels34 Bespoke lintels

35 Arch lintels

40 Curved and corner lintels

41 Bay lintels

Accessories43 Arch centres

44 Soffit cladding

44 Stop ends

45 Cavity weep vents

45 External plaster key

Technical Specifications 46 The environment

46 CE Marking

47 Technical service package

48 Where to use a separate DPC

48 Guide to safe storage and handling

49 Technical information

49 Glossary of technical terms

50 Material specification and clauses

51 Catnic technical enquiry request form

Catnic has pioneered the steel lintel for more thanfour generations and designs, manufactures andsupplies the construction industry with technicallysuperior products.

CATNIC - THE NAMETO BUILD AREPUTATION ON

Catnic was the first:

• To develop the steel lintel in the UK and thefirst to gain both BBA Approval and thecoveted Kitemark to BS 5977

• Manufacturer to employ the revolutionaryDuplex Corrosion Protection System on itslintel as a standard offering

• To incorporate a built-in damp proof courseinto its lintels

• To provide a built-in plaster key

• Was the first to CE mark its lintelproduct range

Far from just leading, over the years Catnic haveworked with the BSI to establish the standardsfor lintels in this country and continue todevelop and invest in improving on thesestandards with their extensive range ofproducts and unique features.

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TECHNICALLYSUPERIOR PRODUCTSCatnic is committed to innovation and constant improvementto meet the changes in building regulations.

QualityCatnic are committed to quality control and is aBSI registered company with quality managementsystems in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001: 2008,which provide a set of processes that ensure:• Clarification and documentation of policies

and objectives

• Reduce waste

• Relating to customers’ requirements toproduction with a view to achieving customersatisfaction

• Understanding how statutory and regulatoryrequirements impact on Catnic and ourcustomers

• Clear responsibilities and authorities -increasing motivation and commitment

• Consistency and traceability of products and services

• High level of internal and externalcommunications

Material SpecificationCatnic’s standard lintels are manufactured fromhigh quality grade galvanised steel to BS EN 10346: 2009 Z275, with a black colouredpolyester resin finish. Catnic’s CXL lintels andspecial lintels are manufactured from structuralgrade steel plate of grade S275 to BS EN 10025-2: 2004 and hot-dip galvanised aftermanufacture to BS EN ISO1461: 1999.Catnic’s stainless steel lintels are manufacturedfrom austenitic stainless steel (chrome nickelalloys) grade 1.4301 (304) and do not requireany further corrosion protection.

Thermal Performance / InsulationAll Catnic lintels for traditional external cavitywalls are supplied fully insulated. Insulationextends continuously along the full length ofthe lintel, leaving no potential thermal bridgesand cannot be dislodged.

Structural PerformanceThe structural data published in the loadingtables included in this technical guide, wasachieved in accordance with the requirementsof BS 5977: Part 2: 1983 and BS EN 845-2: 2003.

Independent TestingExtensive testing was undertaken at thefollowing test houses:

• The University of Wales, School of Engineering

• The University of South Wales, CommercialServices Centre for Engineering, Research andEnvironmental Applications (CEREA)

• Ceram Building Technology, Stoke-on-Trent

Fire TestingCatnic lintels have been independently tested inaccordance with the relevant parts of BS 476,Methods of Determination of the Fire Resistanceof Loadbearing Elements of Construction.

Environment and SustainabilityCatnic are committed to protecting theenvironment by minimising the impact of ouroperations and our products through theadoption of sustainablepractices and throughcontinuous improvement inenvironmental performanceand control. Further detailscan be found on page 46.

Leaders in Technical Innovation Our rigid adherence to quality control & compliance is your guarantee of technical superiority.

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Regulatory authorities approvalCatnic’s excellence is internationally recognised.

BSI KitemarkCatnic steel lintels havebeen awarded the BSIKitemark license numberKM07234.

BBA CertificationCatnic steel lintels arecertified by the BritishBoard of Agrémentunder certificate number91/2638.

Fully Part L CompliantCatnic steel lintelscomply with Parts L1 andL2 of the BuildingRegulations ApprovedDocuments. LABC inEngland and Wales.

Housing AssociationProperty Mutual(HAPM)Catnic steel lintelsachieve 35+ years life tofirst maintenance toHAPM requirements.

Local Authority Building Control (LABC)Catnic steel lintels arecompliant with currentUK Building Regulationsand therefore meet therequirements of the LABCin England and Wales.

National House-Building Council (NHBC)Catnic steel lintels meetNHBC technicalrequirements.

Catnic lintels have gained the approval of the regulatory authoritiesboth in the domestic and international markets. Such wide-spreadcomprehensive approval is an assurance to designers, specifiers andbuilders of the reliability and state-of-the-art quality of the Catnic range.

BS EN ISO 9001: 2008 ISO 14001EMS 555046

Stainless steel

Continuous insulation

Integralplaster key

Built-in DPC profile

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Built-in Damp ProofCourse (DPC) Profile

Many Catnic lintels offer a unique profile shapethat combine with the unique Duplex CorrosionProtection or stainless steel to create an effectivebarrier that acts as a built-in DPC, meaning anywater penetrating into the cavity automaticallytransfers across the sloping face of the lintel andis disposed of externally.

The ease of brick laying directly onto a solidsurface eliminates the risk of damage whileinstalling, or any possibility of incorrectlyinstalling a separate DPC membrane. The result is an aesthetically pleasing, clean-line finishabove the window head that saves time andcost. In areas of sheltered to medium exposedweather conditions there is no need to install aseparate DPC.*

Duplex Corrosion Protection System

Initially, Catnic standard lintels are manufacturedfrom hot-dipped galvanised steel to BS EN10346: 2009 plus coating type Z275.

A coating of thermal setting polyester powder isthen applied by an electrostatic process, furtherprotecting the lintel. High temperature curingthen produces a tough durable surface highlyresistant to impact, abrasion and damage duringrough on-site handling. This double method ofprotection gives Catnic lintels inherent benefitsover those offered by other manufacturers usingthe more traditional pre- or post-galvanised steeltechniques. The protection system complies fullywith the chemical and physical test requirementsoutlined in table 2 of BS 5977: PART 2: 1983 andtable C.1 of BS EN 845-2: 2003 for lintelseffectively having their own built-in DPC.

Both of these processes rely on just a simplecoating of zinc to provide cathodic protection.The zinc protects the steel, but is itself liable torust with aqueous alkaline solutions leaching

from the building fabricand therefore corrode. The famousblack coating makes Catnic lintels instantlyrecognisable and provides an effective barrieragainst moisture or chemical attack leachedfrom the mortar and masonry.

Integral Plaster Key

Many Catnic lintels come complete with anintegral plaster key that avoid the hazards ofworking with a mesh key. In addition the uniquedesign of the perforated base plates on CH/CXlintels minimise cold bridging without affectingthe structural performance.

Continuous Insulation

Many Catnic lintels are supplied with CFC andHCFC free insulation maximising their thermalefficiency and compliance with Part L.

The insulation is accurately shaped to optimisethe thermal performance extendingcontinuously along the full length of the linteland cannot be dislodged, leaving no potential‘cold spots’.

Stainless Steel Lintels

Catnic stainless steel lintels ensure a high degreeof corrosion resistance without requiringadditional protection. Manufactured fromaustenitic stainless steel (chrome nickel alloys)grade 1.4301 (304) to BS EN 10088-2 1.4301, theydo not require any further corrosion protectionand offer excellent corrosion resistancecombined with high ductility and strengthmaking it suitable for schools, hospitals andparticularly aggressive environments. Stainlesssteel lintels incorporating our unique tray profiledo not require a separate damp proof course.

Hot-DippedPost Galvanised

All Catnic CXL lintels and fabricated lintels arefully submerged in a zinc bath after manufacture,to BS EN ISO 1461: 1999, fully protecting everysurface, cut edge and weld with a metallurgicallybonded zinc coating. The post-galvanisationprovides protection from corrosion andeliminates the need for on-site painting ormaintenance. Hot-dipped post-galvanised lintelsrequire a separate damp proof course, regardlessof profile shape.

Catnic lintels offer many benefits to specifiers and builders through acombination of their design, thermal efficiency and corrosion protection.These major features ensure that Catnic lintels are widely used and respected,throughout the building industry.

Open Back Lintels

* NHBC and Zurich Municipal technical requirements demand a separate DPC for severe exposure zones as determined by BS 8104.For further details refer to ‘Where to use a Separate DPC on page 48.

FEATURES OF CATNIC LINTELS

Post galvanised steel

Steel


Galvanised steel

Steel

Duplex corrosion protection


Integral plaster key

Catnic cavity wall lintels are supplied fully insulated. To further minimiseany thermal bridging the lintels are designed without a base plate or witha perforated base plate.

Catnic undertook its own assessment using a ‘two dimensional steadystate heat flow’ analysis on the full standard range of cavity wall perforatedlintels with the window frame overlapping the cavity by 30mm.

The results confirmed that the combination of a fully insulated lintel inconjunction with no base plate or perforated base plate ensures thatCatnic Lintels comply with the necessary requirements of Part L of theBuilding Regulations 2010 where walls must have a U value of no morethan 0.35 W/m2K.

For all applications a sealant should be provided at front and back of thewindow frame to improve air tightness. For designs incorporating lintelswith unperforated base plates, suitable insulated lining is required.

THERMAL PERFORMANCE

Fully-insulated, reducing heat loss

Open back lintel - design features: Suitability of cavity wall lintels to meet the stipulated thermal performancerequirements of Part L1 and L2 of the Building Regulations Approved Document.

Catnic CG lintels use unique, discrete brackets in place of a base.Depending on the wall construction, they can have a linear thermaltransmittance ψ value of less than 0.21 W/mK. BRE InformationPaper 1/06 states that steel lintels without a base plate, such as theCG lintel, can use the default linear thermal transmittance ψ valueof less than 0.30 W/mK.

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Open back lintelswithout base plate

CH and CX style lintel

CG style lintel

Open back lintels with aperforated base plate

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Catnic CH and CX lintels incorporate a perforated steel baseplate to help minimise cold bridging without affecting structuralperformance. The unique pattern of the perforated base plateprovides and effective conductivity through the steel of less than30 W/mK. BRE Information Paper 1/06 states that steel lintelswith a perforated base plate, such as the CH and CX lintel, canuse the default linear thermal transmittance ψ value of less than0.50 W/mK.

Catnic’s standard range of open backed lintels fall into two categories:

‘Partial’ (or ‘Full’ Fill)Insulation

Inside face of windowhead to overlap insideface of outer wall by 30mm minimum

Lightweight plaster orplasterboard

Sealant required to front andback of window head

30 Min.

InsulationPartial’ (or ‘Full’ Fill)‘

30mm minimumface of outer wall by head to overlap insideInside face of window

drplasterboaLightweight plaster or

30

back of window headont andred to frequirSealant

‘Partial’ (or ‘Full’ Fill)Insulation

Inside face of windowhead to overlap insideface of outer wall by 30mm minimum

30 Min.

Lightweight plaster orplasterboard

Sealant required to front andback of window head

drplasterboaLightweight plaster or

30mm minimumface of outer wall by head to overlap insideInside face of window

Insulation‘Partial’ (or ‘Full’ Fill)

30

back of window headont andred to frequirSealant

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LINTEL PSI VALUES

Catnic lintel Psi values

BRE IP 1/06 list the following default Psivalues for cavity wall lintels covered underaccredited construction details that can beused in SAP 2009 calculations.

Part L1 of the Approved Building Regulations 2010 now takes into account non-repeating thermal bridging at junctions in the external wall of a dwelling andthese thermal bridges need to be included in any SAP 2009 calculations throughPsi values.

Psi Values for cavity wall lintels (BRE IP 1/06)

0.5

Junction detail inexternal wallSteel lintel withperforated base

0.3Other Lintels

Default Psi value(W/m.K) Catnic lintel style

CH, CX and Classics

CG

These values are conservative to take account of the worse case scenario.However Catnic lintels have been designed to reduce thermal bridgingand to illustrate this the following standard range of lintels have beenindependently thermally modelled: - The results, shown in the table below,highlight that the Catnic lintels perform much better than the defaultfigures given in BRE IP 1/06.

Psi Values for cavity wall lintels

900-1500mm

Lintel Lengths Psi Value (W/m.K)

0.20

Using these figures in the SAP calculation will give significantly improvedvalues for the target emission rate TER and dwelling emission rate DERcompared to the default Psi values shown above or the default y valueswithin SAP 2009. This will make it easier for architects to design dwellingsthat comply with Part L1A of the 2010 Building Regulations. These Psi valuescan be entered directly into SAP 2009 without any additional penalties.

To limit the risk of surface condensation or mould growth the temperaturefactor for a detail used in the external wall of a dwelling must be greater than0.75. The Catnic CG, CH and CX lintels all have temperatures factors greaterthan 0.75.

Temperature factor

0.891

1650-1800mm 0.21 0.879

1950-2100mm 0.20 0.887

2250-2400mm 0.19 0.894

2550-2700mm 0.18 0.901

2850-3600mm 0.17 0.902

0.327 0.792

2100-2400mm 0.378 0.784

900-3000mm 0.361 0.785

3300-4800mm 0.371 0.783

CG90/100

CX90/100

900-1800mmCH90/100

Two-dimensional temperature distribution

Copies of the thermal model for each of the lintels listed are available on request.

Temp ˚C

For the CG90/100 lintel range the Psi values quoted take into account any additonalheat loss that occurs through discreet brackets within the lintel.

The detail shows the typical wallbuild up used in the thermalmodelling calculations.

Two-dimensional detail of lintel junction

Once you have established these, youwill be able to choose the correct lintelfor your job by referring to the relevanttables in this guide.

StandardDuty

CG70/125

HeavyDuty

CH70/125

Extra HeavyDuty

CX70/125

Wide Inner Leaf

Wide Inner Leaf

70-85mm Cavity Wall (125-140mm WIL)

HOW TO SELECT A LINTELYou need to know 3 things:

Lintel LengthThe length of lintel required is calculated by establishing the total widthof the structural opening and adding 150mm (200mm for CXL lintels)end bearing allowance for each end. For example, an 1800mmstructural opening will require a 2100mm lintel (2200mm for CXL).

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Cavity WallIf the construction is a cavity wall, see the Open Backlintel section on pages 12 - 17. You will need to knowthe cavity wall dimensions to choose the correct lintel: • the external leaf dimension• the cavity dimension including insulation• the internal leaf dimension

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Cavity Wall Lintels

Cavity Wall Lintels Cavity Wall Lintels

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StandardDuty

CG50/100

HeavyDuty

CH50/100

Extra HeavyDuty

CX50/100

StandardDuty

CG50/125

HeavyDuty

CH50/125

Extra HeavyDuty

CX50/125

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StandardDuty

CG70/100

HeavyDuty

CH70/100

Extra HeavyDuty

CX70/100

70-85mm Cavity Wall

Wide Inner Leaf50-65mm Cavity Wall 50-65mm Cavity Wall (125-140mm WIL)

StandardDuty

CG90/125

HeavyDuty

CH90/125

Extra HeavyDuty

CX90/125

Wide Inner Leafpage 15

StandardDuty

CG90/100

HeavyDuty

CH90/100

Extra HeavyDuty

CX90/100

90-105mm Cavity Wall

Cavity Wall Lintels


StandardDuty

CG110/125

HeavyDuty

CH110/125

Extra HeavyDuty

CX110/125


Wide Inner Leaf

StandardDuty

CG150/125

HeavyDuty

CH150/125

Extra HeavyDuty

CX150/125


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StandardDuty

CG110/100

HeavyDuty

CH110/100

Extra HeavyDuty

CX110/100


page 2050mmCavity

Extreme Loading Cavity Wall Lintels70mmCavity 90mmCavity 110mmCavity 130mmCavity 150mmCavity

Cavity Wall Lintelspage 17

StandardDuty

CG130/100

HeavyDuty

CH130/100

Extra HeavyDuty

CX130/100


page 2150-85mmCavity

Closed Eaves Cavity Wall Lintels90-125mm Cavity

StandardDuty

CGE50/100

StandardDuty

CGE90/100

HeavyDuty

CN55A

Extra HeavyDuty

CN55C

50-75mm Cavity

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page 19 Wide Outer Leaf

Wide Inner Leaf

StandardDuty

CG130/125

HeavyDuty

CH130/125

Extra HeavyDuty

CX130/125


Cavity Wall Lintelspage 18

StandardDuty

CG150/100

HeavyDuty

CH150/100

Extra HeavyDuty

CX150/100


Can’t find whatyou’re looking for?

Standard DutyCN42C

HeavyDutyCN99/124C

Extra Heavy DutyCN99/1644C

50mm Cavity140-150mm WOL



ExtremeDuty

CXL240

ExtremeDuty

CXL265

ExtremeDuty

CXL290

ExtremeDuty

CXL310

ExtremeDuty

CXL330

ExtremeDuty

CXL350

Applied LoadAll lintels are designed to carry a specific safe working load (SWL).If you are not skilled in the method of load assessment, or the loadhas not been supplied to you by a third party, for advice pleasecontact Catnic Technical Services.

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029 2033 7900

With over 10,000 variations available to choosefrom, there’s a design to suit any size, shape,length, breadth and depth of doorway, archway,window or aperture.

Product Selector

Timber FrameFor timber frame constructions, you need to know:• the external leaf dimension• cavity dimensionOnce you have these dimensions, please refer to theTimberFrame lintelssectiononpages24 - 26.

Internal Partition & Load Bearing WallLintels for internal partitions and load bearing walls(pages 30-31) come in three styles:• corrugated lintels for non-load bearing applications• channel section lintels for loadings involving

blockwork and floor joists• box profile lintels for heavier loads including point

loads and wider openings.

Wall ConstructionTimber Frame Cavity Wall Lintelspage 24

Standard DutyCTF5

Standard DutyCTF7

Standard DutyCTF9

50-65mm Cavity Wall 70-85mm Cavity Wall 90-105mm Cavity Wall

Internal Solid Wall Lintelspage 30

Extra LightDuty

CN92

Extra LightDuty

CN102

LightDuty

CN100

Standard Duty BSD100Heavy Duty BHD100

Extra Heavy Duty BXD100

100mm Solid Wall75mm 100mm Solid Wall

Standard Duty BSD140Heavy Duty BHD140

Extra Heavy Duty BXD140

140mm Solid Wall

Single Leaf Lintelspage 27

LightDutyMBA

StandardDutyANG

StandardDutyCCS

102mm Exterior Solid Wall

A LINTEL FOR EVERY

APPLICATION

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SoffitCladding

ArchCentres

External Plaster Key

StopEnds

WeepVents

Accessoriespage 34 Special Lintels

Standard Arch Lintels

Bespoke Arch Lintels

Bay WindowLintels

Corner Lintels

Corrosion protection Aesthetics Moisture Control50-100mm Cavity Wall Any Wall Construction

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DELIVERY available

Terms andconditions apply

External Solid Wall Lintelspage 28

StandardDuty

CN71A

HeavyDuty

CN71C

StandardDuty

CN50C

StandardDuty

CN51C

200 and 215mm Solid Walls 215mm Fairface Brick Wall

Standard Duty CN81BHeavy Duty CN81C

Heavy Duty CN99/394C

External Solid WallThere are three forms of lintel for external solid walls: • single element lintels for a single leaf of brickwork • two-piece lintels shaped to carry the two separate leaves of a 215mm fair face brick wall • box profile lintels which have a toe for use in solid brick or block walls from 200mm – 215mm thick.External solid wall lintels can be found on pages 27 - 29.

CAVITY WALL LINTELINSTALLATION GUIDE

In cavity walls, raise innerand outer leaves supportedby lintel together.†

Ensure wall dimensions are correct.

Ensure that masonry overhangdoes not exceed 25mm.

Masonry above lintels should be allowed tocure before applying floor or roof loads.

Ensure lintel is level along its width.

Ensure lintel is fully beddedon bricklaying mortar.

Ensure lintel is level along its length.

Structural opening or clear span.

† Ensure no more than half the safe working load(SWL) is carried by the outer leaf where thelintel carries an external cavity wall. The wallshould also be restrained laterally near the top.

Outer LeafInner Leaf Cavity

Ensure a nominal 150mmend bearing at each end.*

Ensure lintel isnot damaged.

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Catnic is committed to trouble free installation.

• Install a separate DPC in severe exposure conditions. A Catnic Cougar openback lintel with an additional DPC membrane installed in accordance withnormal practice provides the best possible protection (page 48).

• Locate the window/door frame so that the drip on the front of the lintelprojects forward of the drip on the front of the frame. It is good buildingpractice to insert a flexible joint between the lintel and the top of the frame.

• Ensure that timber floor joists and roof trusses have a full block depthbetween them and the lintel flange on Cougar open back lintels.

• Refer to the Catnic ‘How to Install a Lintel Supporting Concrete Floors’ or theSteel Lintel Manufacturers Association guidelines (available on request)when using CH and CX open back lintels to support concrete floors.

• Consider the use of our soffit cladding for all coastal sites.

DO DO NOT• Use damaged lintels.

• Apply point loads without prior consultation. Where the loading or asubstantial part of it is applied as concentrated loads, each concentratedload must be supported over a length of lintel of not less than 200mm. In such cases, the total loading must not produce bending moments orshear forces greater than those produced by the uniformly distributedloads specified in the relevant data tables.

• Allow blockwork to overhang the lintel by more than 25mm.

• Apply concrete floor loads without ensuring that the total loads arechecked by a structural engineer, or by Catnic Technical Services.

• Do not cut CG type lintels under any circumstances.

• Apply point loads directly onto lintel flanges.

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To ensure the flanges are equally loaded theCode of Practice should be strictly adhered towhen building the masonry i.e. one row ofblocks should be raised on the inner leaf, thenthree courses of brick on the outer leaf. Wallties should then be installed and another rowof blocks on the inner leaf followed by threecourses of brick on the outer and so on. Thisprocess ensures that the lintel flanges areequally loaded and helps prevent rotation.

Propping• When propping, a horizontal board should be

placed along the underside of the lintel soffit,this will prevent any point loading, whichcould cause localised deformation of thelintel. On small openings a single prop shouldbe placed centrally within the openings andwedged into place. The prop can be removedafter the wall ties are effective. The number ofprops used should be increased for largeropenings.

• The 140 mm dense blocks should be installedtight against the inner web of the lintel.

• Therefore, the overhang of blockwork on thelintels inner flange could be measured at 15mm.

• If after considering the above information it isnot practicable to carry out the mentionedconstruction process on site, we are able tooffer an alternative box style lintel in place ofopen back. These products are more robustdue to the design of the box section andtherefore, open to greater abuse on siteduring the construction stage.

Wide inner leaf lintels used with 140mm dense blocks

Prop centrally for spansup to 2100mm.

For larger spans use propsat 1200mm centres.

• Check that the correct lintel is being usedaccording to the manufacturer’s lintelschedule/design criteria.

• Bed the lintel on full blocks and allow mortarto cure before applying concrete floor loads.

• Raise both leaves of cavity wall together andallow masonry to cure sufficiently beforeapplying heavy loads. Alternatively prop the lintel if large loads are to be applied to fresh masonry.

• When using the Catnic CH and CX open backrange with concrete floors, always ensure thatthe blockwork is built tight against the innervertical face of the lintel and that a mortarjoint is added to the top of the blockwork sothat the floor units have an even spread overthe inner flange of the lintel.

• Avoid shock loading lintels during theinstallation of concrete floor units and alsoany sideways loading while being lifted intoposition.

• Precast flooring units should be laid on amortar bearing of the full inner leaf wall widthand should not be dragged over supports.

• Avoid loading newly laid floors with buildingmaterials.

• Lintels must be built-in as illustrated, ensuringthat the blockwork infill is well-jointed duringconstruction and compatible with thestrength of the masonry above.

In addition to the Cavity Wall Installation Guide, please read thefollowing for installing concrete floors with Catnic steel lintels.

INSTALLING A LINTEL SUPPORTING CONCRETE FLOORS

* For advice on installations where endbearings can be reduced to not less than100mm please contact our TechnicalServices Department on

029 2033 7900

CH and CX

As CG lintels, plus:• Supports concrete floors• Attic truss loads• Larger span multiple truss loads

Conditions of use• Nominal 150mm end bearings• Both leaves are raised together• One course of block prior to installation of

floor/roof• Refer to ‘Cavity Wall Lintel Installation Guide’

(page 10).

CG

• Triangulated masonry load• Supporting uniformly distributed

masonry load• Supporting uniformly distributed timber floor

and roof loads• Suitable for fair faced inner leaf masonry

CAVITY WALL OPEN BACK LINTELSCatnic is committed to offering brand leading steel lintels tosuit any size, shape, length, breadth and depth of doorway,archway, window and aperture

Open Back LintelsTwo styles are available from Catnic for use in cavity wall construction:‘CG (Cougar)’ lintels and ‘CH and CX’ lintels incorporate insulation, built-in plaster key and built in DPC.

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Where CH and CX lintels are required to support greater loads than thefigures published please contact our Technical Services Department on

029 2033 7900

Note: Whilst the above information isintended to offer general guidance regardingtypical applications, it should not beconsidered as comprehensive. Requirementsnot fully covered by the above should bereferred to our technical services departmentfor individual consideration.

Note: For a definition of these terms see theGlossary of Technical Terms on page 49.

1 2 BenefitsEasy-to-use open back profileAllows masonry to be built up continuouslyon both outer and inner leaf

Materials used in LintelsThe CG, CH and CX ranges are formed fromgalvanised steel, then powder coated

Duplex corrosion protectionEnsures optimum durability and longevity

Built-in DPCSaves time in construction and meanscavity is easy to clean without risk ofdamage to DPC (refer to page 48)

Integral Plaster keyWith staggered slots applied to the innerflange and ribbed underside of insulation(perforated steel baseplate on CH and CXrange)

Continuous insulationMaximising thermal efficiency, minimisingcold bridging

AccessoriesArch Centres, Stop Ends, Cavity Weep Vents,Soffit Cladding (refer to page 43).

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Standard Duty

Note: To achieve the ‘CH and CX’ loadingfigures indicated, lintels must be built-in asillustrated, ensuring that the blockworkinfill is well-jointed during construction andcompatible with the strength of themasonry above.

The SWL (safe workingload) is based on the total

UDL (uniform distributedload) over maximum spanusing 150mm end bearings.

OPEN BACK LINTELS

Standard lengths are availablein 300mm increments.

* For CG lintels used with 140mm dense blocks please referto ‘Cavity Wall Lintel Installation Guide’ on pages 10-11.

Standard lengths (mm) 900-1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 -

3600

SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN) 15 18 20 22 26 26

Weight (kg/m) 5.8 7.6 8.0 8.7 10.0 12.5

Nominal height ‘h’ (mm) 140 140 160 180 220 220

CG50/100

Standard Duty


100-115mm Inner Leaf

Extra Heavy Duty

Standard lengths are available in 150mmincrements up to 3000mm, 300mm atlengths 3000mm to 4800mm (including4575mm, but excluding 4500mm).

Standard lengths (mm) 900-2700 2850-3000 3300-3900 4200-4800

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 60 55 50 32

Weight (kg/m) 16.0 16.0 19.4 19.4

Nominal height ‘h’ (mm) 232 232 232 232

CX50/100

Extra Heavy Duty


SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 60 55 50 32

Weight (kg/m) 16.2 16.2 19.8 19.8


CX50/125


SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN) 12 17 20 26

Weight (kg/m) 6.4 8.0 9.2 12.9


CG50/125

Heavy Duty


Standard lengths (mm) 900-1800 1950-2100 2250-2400

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 32 48 45

Weight (kg/m) 10.5 13.1 13.1

Nominal height ‘h’ (mm) 157 157 157

CH50/100

Heavy Duty



SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 32 48 45

Weight (kg/m) 10.7 13.4 13.4


CH50/125

125-140*mm Wide Inner Leaf


i Concrete Floor LoadsWhen using the Catnic CH and CX open back ranges withconcrete floors, always ensure that the blockwork is builttight against the inner vertical face of the lintel and that amortar joint is added to the top of the blockwork so thatthe floor units have an even spread over the inner flange ofthe lintel. For guidance on installation refer to page 11.

CG, CH& CX

50-65mmCAVITY

WALLAll ratios are showninner to outer

50-65mm Cavity 50-65mm Cavity

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Standard Duty




OPEN BACK LINTELS

Standard lengths are available in 150mmincrements up to 1800mm, 300mm atlengths from 2100 to 3600mm.


Standard lengths (mm) 750-1500

1650-1800 2100 2400 2700 3000-

3600

SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN) 15 18 20 22 26 26

Weight (kg/m) 6.0 7.5 8.1 8.7 10.0 12.5


CG70/100


Extra Heavy Duty



SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 60 55 50 32

Weight (kg/m) 16.4 16.4 19.9 19.9


CX70/100

Extra Heavy Duty


SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 60 55 50 32

Weight (kg/m) 16.7 16.7 20.3 20.3


CX70/125

Heavy Duty



SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 32 48 45

Weight (kg/m) 10.9 13.6 13.6


CH70/100

Heavy Duty



SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 32 48 45

Weight (kg/m) 11.1 13.9 13.9


CH70/125





Standard Duty

Standard lengths are available in 150mmincrements up to 1800mm, 300mm atlengths from 2100mm to 3000mm.


SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN) 12 17 20 26

Weight (kg/m) 6.3 8.0 9.2 13.1


CG70/125*

CG, CH& CX70-85mmCAVITYWALL All ratios are shown

inner to outer


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OPEN BACK LINTELS

Where CH and CX lintels are required to supportgreater loads or different wall constructions thanthe figures published, please contact ourTechnical Services Department on

029 2033 7900


Standard Duty




1650-1800

1950-2100

2250-2400

2550-2700

2850-3600

SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN) 15 18 20 22 26 26

Weight (kg/m) 6.1 7.6 8.3 8.9 10.2 13.0


CG90/100

Extra Heavy Duty



SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 60 55 50 32

Weight (kg/m) 16.9 16.9 20.5 20.5


CX90/100

Extra Heavy Duty


SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 60 55 50 32

Weight (kg/m) 17.2 17.2 20.9 20.9


CX90/125

Heavy Duty



SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 32 48 45

Weight (kg/m) 11.2 14.0 14.0


CH90/100

Heavy Duty



SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 32 48 45

Weight (kg/m) 11.5 14.3 14.3


CH90/125

125-140*mmWide Inner Leaf


Standard Duty



SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN) 12 17 20 26

Weight (kg/m) 6.5 8.1 9.4 13.3


CG90/125*

All ratios are showninner to outer

CG, CH& CX

90-105mmCAVITY

WALL


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Standard Duty






1650-1800

1950-2100

2250-2400

2550-3600

SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN) 15 18 20 22 26

Weight (kg/m) 6.4 8.6 8.6 10.5 13.1

Nominal height ‘h’ (mm) 140 160 160 220 220

CG110/100

110-125mm Cavity100-115mm Inner Leaf

110-125mm Cavity

Extra Heavy Duty



SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 60 55 50 32

Weight (kg/m) 17.3 17.3 20.8 20.8


CX110/100

Heavy Duty


Standard lengths (mm) 900-1800 2100 2400

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 32 48 45

Weight (kg/m) 13.1 14.6 14.6


CH110/100



Extra Heavy Duty



SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 60 55 50 32

Weight (kg/m) 17.5 17.5 21.2 21.2


CX110/125

Heavy Duty



SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 32 48 45

Weight (kg/m) 12.4 14.8 14.8


CH110/125

Standard Duty



SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN) 12 17 20 26

Weight (kg/m) 6.8 9.6 13.7 13.7


CG110/125*

OPEN BACK LINTELSCG, CH& CX110-125mmCAVITYWALL



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OPEN BACK LINTELS

Where CH and CX lintels are required to supportgreater loads or different wall constructions thanthe figures published, please contact ourTechnical Services Department on

029 2033 7900



Standard Duty



1650-1800

1950-2100

2250-2400

2550-3600

SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN) 15 18 20 22 26

Weight (kg/m) 6.6 8.9 8.9 10.7 13.3


CG130/100

Extra Heavy Duty



SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 60 55 50 32

Weight (kg/m) 17.8 17.8 21.4 21.4


CX130/100

Heavy Duty



SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 32 48 45

Weight (kg/m) 12.6 15.1 15.1


CH130/100

Extra Heavy Duty



SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 60 55 50 32

Weight (kg/m) 18.1 18.1 21.8 21.8


CX130/125

Heavy Duty



SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 32 48 45

Weight (kg/m) 12.8 15.3 15.3


CH130/125

CG, CH& CX

130-145mmCAVITY

WALL130-145mm Cavity

Standard Duty



SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN) 12 17 20 26

Weight (kg/m) 6.8 9.6 13.7 13.7


CG130/125*




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Standard Duty



1650-1800

1950-2100

2250-2400

2550-3600

SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN) 15 18 20 22 26

Weight (kg/m) 6.9 9.2 9.2 11.0 13.8


CG150/100

Extra Heavy Duty



SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 60 55 50 32

Weight (kg/m) 18.2 18.2 21.9 21.9


CX150/100

Heavy Duty



SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 32 48 45

Weight (kg/m) 13.1 15.6 15.6


CH150/100



Standard Duty



SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN) 12 17 20 26

Weight (kg/m) 7.1 10.1 14.2 14.2


CG150/125 *

Extra Heavy Duty



SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 60 55 50 32

Weight (kg/m) 18.5 18.5 22.2 22.2


CX150/125

Heavy Duty



SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 32 48 45

Weight (kg/m) 13.3 15.9 15.9


CH150/125

OPEN BACK LINTELSCG, CH& CX150-165mmCAVITYWALL





150-165mm Cavity



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BOX50-100mm

CAVITYWALL

Standard Duty - 100mm Cavity


Standard lengths are available in 150mmincrements up to 3000mm, 300mm atlengths 3000mm to 4200mm.

50-100mm Cavity140-150mm Wide Outer Leaf





SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN) 29

Weight (kg/m) 20.5

Nominal height ‘h’ (mm) 219

CN42C


SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN) 29

Weight (kg/m) 20.6


CN99/124C


SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN) 29

Weight (kg/m) 21.6


CN99/1644C

CLASSIC BOX



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CAVITY WALL EXTREME LOAD LINTELS


Cavity wall ‘CXL’fabricated lintels

Standard increment lengthsOverall lengths are available in 50mm increments forlengths up to 6600mm.

Optional extraAs an optional extra, CXL lintels can be supplied withexpanded metal mesh secured to the base plate.

Load ratiosTo achieve the loading figures shown, the lintelmust be laterally restrained and have 200mm endbearing supports and inner to outer load ratiosbetween 5:1 and 19:1.

Separate DPCA separate flexible DPC must be installed duringconstruction.

50-65mm Cavity 100-115mm Inner Leaf

Weight (kg/m) 41.1 lxx (cm4) 4051 Zxx (cm3) 303 Serviceability moment (kNm) 50.0





CXL

BenefitsMaterial used

Supplied in post galvanised finish. Lintels manufactured from a universalbeam section and 6mm structural gradesteel plate Grade S275 to BS EN 10025: 2004and hot dip galvanised after manufactureto BS EN ISO1461: 1999.

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Note: Allowable reaction of 66 kN for all CXL lintels.

CXL50-165mmCAVITYWALL

Designed for external cavity walls when extreme loads are imposed.Longer spans - high loads at longer spans. Varying widths - suits avariety of wall widths - with special widths on application.






Standard lengths (mm)2100-3000

3300-4800 5100 5400 5700 6000 6300 6600

SWL 5:1/19:1 (kN) 88 83 78 71 64 56 52 47

CXL240



3300-4800 5100 5400 5700 6000 6300 6600

SWL 5:1/19:1 (kN) 88 83 78 71 64 56 52 47

CXL265


3300-4800 5100 5400 5700 6000 6300 6600

SWL 5:1/19:1 (kN) 88 83 78 71 64 56 52 47

CXL290


3300-4800 5100 5400 5700 6000 6300 6600

SWL 5:1/19:1 (kN) 88 83 78 71 64 56 52 47

CXL310


3300-4800 5100 5400 5700 6000 6300 6600

SWL 5:1/19:1 (kN) 88 83 78 71 64 56 52 47

CXL330


3300-4800 5100 5400 5700 6000 6300 6600

SWL 5:1/19:1 (kN) 88 83 78 71 64 56 52 47

CXL350

CGE50-125mm

CAVITYWALL

Where lintels are required to support greater loads than the figures published please contact ourTechnical Services Department on

029 2033 7900

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CAVITY WALL CLOSED EAVES LINTELSFor use in cavity wall construction for closed eaves applications. Closed eaves lintels are manufactured from galvanised steeland powder coated for extra protection.

Cavity wall closed eaves lintels


Note: For heavy dutyapplication or lintel in excess of2.7m please refer to the CN71and CN81 range of lintels onpage 29.

Standard lengths are available in 300mm increments.

50-85mm Cavity


SWL (kN) 25 22 20

Weight (kg/m) 7.3 8.1 10.0


CGE50/100

Open back

BenefitsDuplex Corrosion Protection System

Ensures optimum durability and longevity


Integral plaster keyWith staggered slots to the inner flange andribbed underside of insulation


Standard lengths are available in150mm increments up to 1800, 300mmincrements from 1800mm to 2700.


SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN) 25 22 20

Weight (kg/m) 7.6 8.3 10.6


CGE90/100

90-125mm Cavity

Easy-to-use open back profileOpen back style lintels allow masonry to bebuilt up continuously on inner leaf.

To achieve the stated safe workingload (SWL), closed eaves lintels must

be built in with solid blockwork andcontinuous timber wall-plates. Allow150mm at each end for bearing support.

i Where lintels are required to support greater loads than the figures published please contact ourTechnical Services Department on

029 2033 7900

CAVITY WALL THIN JOINT LINTELSThin joint construction is used extensively across Europe,and as UK building regulations are updated, the benefitsof this efficient and highly effective system are evident.

Angle Lintel

Standard Insulated Box Lintel

Lintels for thin joint construction

Benefits

Reduced build timeWithin minutes the thin joint mortar is setand the next course can be laid. This permitscontinual laying and avoids settlementproblems commonly associated withconventional mortar.

Quick weatherproofingThe CG, CH and CX ranges are formed fromgalvanised steel, then powder coated.

Flexible constructionThin joint can be used on both externalcavity walls and internal partition walls, aswell as party wall construction.

Note: Whilst the above information isintended to offer general guidanceregarding typical applications, it should notbe considered as comprehensive.Requirements not fully covered by theabove should be referred to our technicalservices department for individualconsideration.

The new CTJ90 lintel is designed specifically foruse with thin joint construction.

The new CTJ90 lintel has been designed to suitthe requirements of 102mm outer leaf with90mm to 105mm cavity. Inner leaf support isachieved through a standard Catnic box linteland propping during construction is eliminatedthanks to a unique plastic fixings connection. The CTJ90 closes the cavity and removes theneed for an additional cavity closer.

MaterialHot dipped galvanised sheet steel coil to BS EN10346: 2009 and Z275 (min yield stress –250N/mm2)

FinishBlack polyester powder coating 0.035 +_

0.005mm thick.

Utilising almost 50 years experience in the design and manufacture of steel lintels,Catnic has designed two thin joint solutions for the UK construction industry:‘CTJ90’ and ‘Box and Angle’ lintels.

CTJ90 Lintel

Standard Insulated Box Lintel

Box and AngleCTJ90

The Catnic box and angle lintel system has beendesigned to accommodate the requirements ofall thin joint wall construction.

This standard product provides the followingbenefits:• Suitable for all possible cavity widths• Reduced thermal bridging at window head• Standard product

MaterialHot dipped galvanised sheet steel coil to BS EN10346: 2009 and Z275 (min yield stress –250N/mm2).

FinishBlack polyester powder coating 0.035 +_

0.005mm thick for lintels, angle lintels up to3000mm are Z600 silver.

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THIN JOINT LINTELS

Where lintels are required to support greaterloads or different wall constructions than thefigures published please contact ourTechnical Services Department on

029 2033 7900

CTJ90 Lintels

102mm Outer Leaf


1650-2400

2330-2700

2850-3000

3300-3600

SWL (kN) 5 7 7 7 9

Weight (kg/m) 6.8 7.9 9.2 7.7 9.1


CTJ90

140mm Inner Leaf


140mm Inner Leaf

100mm Inner Leaf


100mm Inner Leaf


Standard Boxand Angle Lintels


102mm Outer Leaf

Standard lengths are available in incrementsof 150mm at lengths of up to 3000mm, and300mm at lengths from 3000mm to 3600mm.


1350-1500

1650-2100

2250-2400

2550-3000

3300-3600

SWL (kN) 4 5 7 10 15 15

Weight (kg/m) 2.7 3.4 4.0 4.7 7.3 9.4


ANG

Standard lengths are available in incrementsof 150mm at lengths of up to 3000mm, and300mm at lengths from 3000mm to 3600mm.



i Note: Use Catnic box lintels only for innerleaf support and ensure that the nominalheight of the box is the same or higher thanthe outer leaf CTJ style lintel to be used.This will ensure that the plastic connectorsalign with the holes in the box lintel. ANGlintels must be propped during installation.

CTJ90-105mm

CAVITYWALL

90-105mm Cavity* All Cavity Widths

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* CTJ lintels are available to suit other cavity widths, pleasecontact our Technical Department on 029 2033 7900.


2250-2700

2850-3600

3900-4575 4800

SWL (kN) 19 20 29 29 27

Weight (kg/m) 5.97 7.46 12.4 15.7 15.7


BSD100


2250-2700

2850-3600

3900-4575 4800

SWL (kN) 19 20 29 29 27

Weight (kg/m) 5.97 7.46 12.4 15.7 15.7


BSD100


2250-2700

2850-3600

3900-4575 4800

SWL (kN) 19 20 29 29 27

Weight (kg/m) 6.92 8.65 13.05 16.18 16.18


BSD140


2250-2700

2850-3600

3900-4575 4800

SWL (kN) 19 20 29 29 27

Weight (kg/m) 6.92 8.65 13.05 16.18 16.18


BSD140

TIMBER FRAMETIMBER FRAME LINTELSFor use in timber frame construction.

Timber frame lintelsThe timber frame range consists of singleelements lintels with a sloping outer face andduplex corrosion protection, which togetherprovide a built-in DPC.

CTF

Note: Lintels should be suitably propped duringconstruction. Lintels for timber frame construction aresupplied with lintel restraint clips (free of charge), whichmust be screw or nail fixed to the timber frame to allowfor differential movement between the timber structureand the brick facing.



iBenefits

Duplex corrosion protectionEnsures optimum durability and longevity.

Built-in damp proof courseSloping outer face and duplex corrosionprotection together provide a built-in DPC.

Restraint clipsAllows vertical differential movement of timber frame.

All timber frame models must be secured withrestraint clips (supplied) and a batten (notsupplied) to prevent lateral deflection (twist)during the building stage and to achieve theloading figures shown.

Where lintels are required to support greater loads than the figures published please contact ourTechnical Services Department on

029 2033 7900

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CTF50-105mmCAVITYWALL

Lintel Product Selector Timber Frame Lintels

CTF50-105mm

CAVITYWALL

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• When propping, a horizontal board shouldbe placed along the flat underside of thelintel soffit; this will prevent any pointloading, which could cause localiseddeformation of the lintel flange.

• On small openings a single prop should beplaced centrally within the opening andgently wedged into place.

• The number of props should be increased forlarger openings. Generally props should beinstalled at maximum centres of 1 metre.

• The prop can be removed after the mortarhas cured and the wall ties become effective.

• A timber pinch batten should be fixed at theheel of the timber frame lintel in order tominimise any rotation.

• Catnic timber frame lintels (e.g. CTF’s) areintended only to support an outer skin ofbrickwork where it is tied to an inner skin oftimber frame and must be suitably proppedduring construction.

Screw fixing

Nail fixingClearance

Clearance

In addition to the cavity wall installation guide, please readthe following for Catnic timber frame lintel installation.

INSTALLING A TIMBERFRAME LINTEL

Position of lintel restraint clips

Lintel length (mm) Number of clips

Up to 1800 3

1950-3000 5

3300-4200 7

4575-4800 9

Lintel Restraint Clips

Lintel Product Code Length (mm) Clip Fixings

CTF5, CTF7 & CTF9 750-3600 50mm x 3.35mm diameter. Plain head galvanised nails.

CTF5, CTF7 & CTF9 3900-4800 38mm x No.10 RD/HD sherardised wood screws.

Clip Fixings

Lintel Product Selector Timber Frame Lintels

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Standard Duty

Standard Duty

Standard lengths are available in 150mm incrementsup to 3000mm, 300mm at lengths from 3000mm to4800mm (including 4575mm but excluding 4500mm).

50-65mm Cavity102mm Outer Leaf


Standard Duty



1350-1500

1650-2400

2550-3000

3300-3600

3900-4800

SWL (kN) 4 5 7 7 9 10

Weight (kg/m) 3.8 4.8 5.6 7.2 8.0 9.0


CTF5

TIMBER FRAMELINTELS




1350-1500

1650-2400

2550-3000

3300-3600

3900-4800

SWL (kN) 4 5 7 7 9 10

Weight (kg/m) 4.2 5.2 5.9 7.5 8.3 9.3


CTF7


1650-2400

2550-3000

3300-3600

3900-4800

SWL (kN) 5 7 7 9 10

Weight (kg/m) 4.7 5.9 8.1 8.4 9.6


CTF9

CTF50-105mmCAVITYWALL

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MBA,ANG & CCS

102mmEXTERIOR

WALL

SOLID WALLSSINGLE LEAF WALL LINTELSFor use in solid or block walls. Available in an ‘angle’and ‘channel’ profile to accommodate meter boxesand single leaf face brick or block walls.

Single leaf wall lintels

MBA are suitable for meter boxes only. ANG suitable for Standard Duty loadingapplications

Channel SectionFor use in 102mm exterior walls

AngleFor use in 102mm exterior walls

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CCS lintels are fully built into wall construction for use with single leaf face brick or block walls.

Standard Duty

ANG lintels should be suitably propped and laterally restrained during construction.Standard lengths are available in increments of 150mm at lengths up to 3000mm,300mm at 3000mm to 3900mm.


1350-1500

1650-2100

2250-2400

2550-3000

3300-3900

SWL (kN) 4 5 7 10 15 15

Weight (kg/m) 2.7 3.4 4.0 4.7 7.3 9.4


ANG

Light DutyMBA lintels should be suitably propped and laterally restrained during construction.

Standard lengths (mm) 750 1350

SWL (kN) 5 3

Weight (kg/m) 2.2 2.2

Nominal height ‘h’ (mm) 88 88

MBA

Meter Box Lintels

Angle Lintels

Standard Duty

CCS lintels should be suitably propped and laterally restrained during construction.Standard lengths are available in increments of 150mm at lengths up to 3000mm,300mm at 3000mm to 4800mm.


SWL (kN) 15 20 20

Weight (kg/m) 4.7 7.3 11.7


CCS

Channel Sections

Heavy duty ANG and CCS lintels areavailable on request, please contact ourTechnical Services Department on

029 2033 7900

CN81 lintel

CG lintel installed in solidwall construction

For solid wall construction in excess of 250mm anappropriate Cougar open back lintel can be utilised.

Box lintel profiles can be used in tile hangingapplications on external solid walls.

Other typical external solid wall lintel applications

SOLID WALLSEXTERNAL SOLID WALL LINTELSFor use in solid or block walls 200mm to 215mm.

External solid wall lintelsExternal solid wall lintels are manufactured from galvanised steel andpowder coated for extra protection. Available in ‘classic box’ or two-pieceinverted ‘T’ styles.

Lintel Product Selector Solid Wall Lintels

Two-piece inverted ‘T’Designed to carry two separate leaves of 215mm fairface brick wall

Classic boxFor use in 200mm and 215mmsolid exterior walls

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Integral plaster keyWith staggered slots to the inner flange andribbed underside of insulation



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Instant full load useBox profile is designed to carry full load of wetmasonry as soon as it is installed

Box profile• Saves on brickwork and insulation• Resists twisting during construction

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CN200 & 215mm

EXTERIORWALL

EXTERNAL SOLID WALL200mm and 215mmExterior Solid Walls

Standard Duty

Extra Heavy Duty



SWL (kN) 54 51 49

Weight (kg/m) 21.6 21.6 21.6


CN99/394C

Standard Duty


SWL (kN) 10

Weight (kg/m) 9.0


CN50C

Heavy Duty


Standard lengths (mm) 900-1500 1650-1950

SWL (kN) 49 44

Weight (kg/m) 14.6 14.6


CN71C

Heavy Duty



2850-3300 3600 3900-

4575 4800

SWL (kN) 54 47 39 29 26

Weight (kg/m) 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5


CN81C

For two separate leaves of a215mm fairface brick wall

Standard lengths are available in150mm increments.

Standard Duty



SWL (kN) 29

Weight (kg/m) 15.1


CN81B

200mm and 215mmExterior Solid Walls



SWL (kN) 29 27 20

Weight (kg/m) 9.3 9.3 9.3


CN71A

1950-2700

12

12.7

167

CN51C

Note: CN71 and CN81 lintels can also beused as heavy duty wall eaves lintels for70mm to 100mm cavities.


UDL (uniform distributed load)over maximum span using150mm end bearings.

i Where lintels are required to support greater loads than the figures published please contact ourTechnical Services Department on

029 2033 7900

INTERNAL WALLSINTERNAL PARTITION ANDLOADBEARING WALL LINTELSFor use in internal partition and loadbearing walls 75mm, 100mm and 140mm.

Internal wall lintelsCatnic lintels for internal partitions and loadbearing walls are available ineither ‘corrugated’, ‘channel’or ‘box section’to accommodate different loadsand openings.

Lintel Product Selector Internal Wall Lintels

Offers a cost effective solution for extra light duty loads.

Suitable for nominal domestic loading.

Offers a cost effective solution for light duty loads.

As corrugated lintel plus:Suitable for masonry/timber floor loads.

Offers a cost effective solution forstandard duty and heavy duty loads.

Universal application caters for all loadingconditions:• Direct floor or roof load• Supports concrete floor loads• Supports point loads e.g. steel beams

BSD, BHD and BXDAs previous plus:• Suitable for 140mm blockwork

CorrugatedFor use in solid or block walls.

ChannelFor use in solid or block walls.

Classic BoxFor use in solid or block walls.

The SWL (safe working load) is basedon the total UDL (uniform distributed

load) over maximum span using 75mmend bearings for CN92 and CN102.

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BenefitsIntegral plaster key

Lozenge shaped staggered holes to sidesof corrugated profile

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CN100CN92and CN102

BSD, BHDand BXD



Integral plaster keyWith holes to all sides of channel profile



Integral plaster keyWith staggered holes to three sides of box profile

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Note: When using CN92 and CN102 lintels normal building practiceshouldbeobserved,inthatonecourseofblockwork should be laid on the lintel and the mortarallowed to harden for at least 24 hours before additional loads are applied.

* Not suitable for floor loads

CN& BOX

75-140mmINTERIOR

WALL

INTERNAL WALL LINTELS

Extra Heavy Duty

Heavy Duty

100mmInterior Solid Walls

Standard Duty

Standard lengths are available in increments of 150mm atlengths up to 3000mm, 300mm at lengths from 3000mmto 4800mm (including 4575mm, but excluding 4500mm).


2250-2700

2850-3600

3900-4575 4800

SWL (kN) 19 20 29 29 27

Weight (kg/m) 6.0 7.5 12.4 15.7 15.7


BSD100


SWL (kN) 47 59

Weight (kg/m) 9.4 15.7


BXD100


1650-2100

2250-2700

2850-3600

3900-4800

SWL (kN) 29 39 39 51 51

Weight (kg/m) 7.5 9.4 12.4 15.7 18.8


BHD100

75mm and 100mmInterior Solid WallsExtra Light Duty

Standard lengths are available inincrements of 150mm.


SWL (kN) 7

Weight (kg/m) 1.2


CN92

1050-1200

7

1.8

25

CN102

100mmInterior Solid Walls

Light Duty

Standard lengths are available inincrements of 150mm.


SWL (kN) 10

Weight (kg/m) 3.7


CN100

Extra Heavy Duty

Heavy Duty

140mmInterior Solid WallsStandard Duty

Standard lengths are available in increments of 150mm atlengths up to 3000mm, 300mm at lengths from 3000mm –4800mm (including 4575mm, but excluding 4500mm).


2250-2700

2850-3600

3900-4575 4800

SWL (kN) 19 20 29 29 27

Weight (kg/m) 6.9 8.7 13.1 16.2 16.2


BSD140


SWL (kN) 47 59

Weight (kg/m) 10.9 16.2


BXD140


1650-2100

2250-2700

2850-3600

3900-4800

SWL (kN) 29 39 39 51 51

Weight (kg/m) 8.7 10.9 13.1 16.2 20.5


BHD140

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STAINLESS STEELLINTELSAvailable in any Catnic lintel profile to accommodateany possible wall construction.

Stainless Steel LintelsThe standard duplex corrosion protection system used onCatnic's range of lintels provides class leading protectionagainst corrosion in all normal circumstances.

However there may be instances when, particularlyaggressive environments or to increase the expected lifeof the lintel, a stainless steel lintel may be required.

Open back lintels

Stainless steel


Integral plaster key


Product Range

• All Catnic stainless steel lintels aremanufactured from austenitic stainless steel,grade 304S15 to BS EN 10088-2 1.4301

• Other grades of stainless steel are available onrequest.

• All Catnic galvanised steel loading tables apply.

• All stainless steel lintel lengths aremanufactured to order, price and delivery onapplication.

• All standard stainless steel lintels from Catnic areBBA Approved under Agrément Certificate No.91/2638

• Special lintels in stainless steel are availablemanufactured to order.

Special lintel Box lintelTimber frame lintel Single element lintel

Eurocode 6 – Design of masonry structuresPart 2: Design considerations, selection ofmaterials and execution of masonry implies thatthe lintel material/coating specifications shouldbe limited to austenitic stainless steel for twoexposure classes – MX4 and MX5.• MX4 – Exposure to saturated salt air orseawater (i.e. coastal areas, buildings adjacent toroads that are salted during the winter).• MX5 – Exposure to the aggressive chemicalenvironment (i.e. industrial areas whereaggressive chemicals are airborne, harsh coastalareas where lintels are exposed to airbornechlorides seawater spray or mist).For buildings the MX5 exposure class higherthan 304 grade stainless steel is recommended,due to the risk of severe pitting corrosion.

The outstanding anti-corrosion properties ofstainless steel also make it suitable for specialistlaboratory or medical applications, hospitals,residential care homes, schools, militarybuildings and prisons where the whole lifeexpectancy and maintenance programme

become key design considerations. Stainlesssteel is also a solution for high buildings, wherelintels maintenance would be difficult.

Periodic cleaning is advisable on stainless steel,as with most building exterior materials. Thefrequency will depend on local conditions andthe ‘visibility’ of the steelwork. Where cleaningand maintenance is difficult or costly, e.g. theoutside of high rise buildings, then a moreresistant grade may be appropriate.

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STEELWORK

In addition to the range depicted below, Catnic can also accommodate requestsfor composite bolted beams complete with the necessary bolts and spacers.

Universal Beams

Universal beams are available cut to size.

Product CodeSerial Size

(mm)Weight(kg/m)

Depth (D)(mm)

Width (B)(mm)

Web Thk (t)(mm)

Flange Thk(T) (mm)

UB1710/19 178 x 102 19.0 177.8 101.2 4.8 7.9

UB2010/23 203 x 102 23.1 203.2 101.8 5.4 9.3

UB2013/30 203 x 133 30.0 206.8 133.9 6.4 9.6

UB2514/43 254 x 146 43.0 259.6 147.3 7.2 12.7

UB

Universal Columns

Universal columns are available cut to size.


(mm)Weight(kg/m)

Depth (D)(mm)

Width (B)(mm)

Web Thk (t)(mm)

Flange Thk(T) (mm)

UC1515/23 152 x 152 23.0 152.4 152.2 5.8 6.8

UC1515/30 152 x 152 30.0 157.6 152.9 6.5 9.4

UC2020/46 203 x 203 73.1 254.1 254.6 8.6 11.0

UC2525/73 254 x 254 73.1 254.1 254.6 8.6 14.2

UC

Channels

Channels are available cut to size.


(mm)Weight(kg/m)

Depth (D)(mm)

Width (B)(mm)

Web Thk (t)(mm)

Flange Thk(T) (mm)

PFC2309032 230 x 90 32.2 230.0 90.0 7.5 14.0

PFC

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Other standard sections are available on request, please contact our Technical Services Department on

029 2033 7900

UB, UC& PFC STEELWORK

When loading conditions exceed our standardrange of lintels Catnic offer a selection ofsteelwork beams, columns and channels.

Manufactured from grade S275 steel plate, all steelwork

sections are supplied cut to length with holes drilled as

required. A primed finish is offered as standard with hot

dipped post galvanised finish available on request.

SPECIAL LINTELS

Catnic is committed to delivering a range of exciting shapes forunique designs and feature brickwork to inspire today’sarchitects and builders... the only constraint is your imagination.

When a building requires a more unconventional support solution,Catnic is again, one step ahead and has an experienced team of featuredesign engineers dedicated to providing innovative design solutions toachieve the architect’s vision.

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Bespoke Designs

Naturally, Catnic’s technical support team hasthe breadth of knowledge and expertise todesign lintels for the most creative ofopenings, with in-house facilities and skill tomanufacture fabricated lintels to suitcountless configurations.

Various styles of bay window, gothic and apexarches, bulls-eye and corner feature lintels fordomestic and commercial applications arehand welded and post galvanised for extracorrosion protection, assuring lasting quality.

Although the majority of arches are semi-circular, Catnic also offer gothic arches forVictorian styled buildings and apex designs fortriangular or diamond shaped openings,curved on-plan for bays, in curved walls andalso elliptical, parabolic, Arabian andsegmental. The list is endless and there arelimitless variations which Catnic have thecapacity to fabricate virtually any archspecification required.

A fast and cost-effective fabrication servicefrom a unique and specialised fabricationfacility – means that bespoke lintels can oftenbe delivered along with standard lintelsminimising delays on site. Each lintel, as always,is manufactured to a high quality standard; hotdip galvanised after manufacture to BS EN ISO 1461: 1999.

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Feature lintels

While your imagination runswild with creative openings,why not be inventive withbrickwork too?

Catnic has the expertise to design andmanufacture lintels for decorative brickand stone work, for example reduced toelintels for discrete use with cant bricks.

Standard semi-circular arches available for domestic housing applications. For alternativecavity and masonry widths, please contact our Technical Services Department on

029 2033 7900

Standard Arch Lintels

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Clear span

150

150

Lintel Type Clear Span (mm) Weight (kg)

CCA/600 600 11.79

CCA/630 630 12.26

CCA/900 900 16.53

CCA/915 915 16.77

CCA/1200 1200 21.37

Lintel Type Clear Span (mm) Weight (kg)

CCB/600 600 12.96

CCB/630 630 13.47

CCB/900 900 18.14

CCB/915 915 18.40

CCB/1200 1200 23.43

Typical application showingsemi-circular arched lintel infacing brickwork

All arch lintels require a separateDPC installed over

Catnic have a standard range of ten semi-circulararches specifically designed and manufacturedfor domestic housing applications with nominalloadings. These arches offer considerableflexibility for feature brickwork with clear spansranging from 600mm to1200mm and areavailable from stock.

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ArchesWhen you want to make a feature ofbrickwork you may need more than a standardlintel, so Catnic offers both standard and innovativebespoke designs.

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150

150

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Application

102115-125

102102

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Application3




102115-125

102102

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The semi-circular arch lintel is the most common feature brickworkopening providing a classical design line for any window or door. Catnichave ten different size semi-circular arch lintels available from stock.

The segmental arch lintel enables the creation of an opening where thearch whose profile comprises an arc smaller than a semi-circle. Thesegmental arch is made up of part of a circle, the centre of which is belowits springing line.

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Semi-Circular Arch Lintel

E A

H

E

Segmental Arch Lintel

If you require further information pleasecontact our Technical Services Department on

029 2033 7900Note: All times quoted as working days, include delivery, calculatedfrom receipt of order and approved drawing (where applicable). Allproducts are subject to availability.

For alternative cavity and masonry widthsor to request a quotation please visit www.catnic.com/semi_circular_arch

All Catnic special fabricated lintels are hot-dip galvanised aftermanufacture for complete protection from corrosion, eliminating theneed for on-site painting or maintenance. Available in ten working daysfrom receipt of order and approved drawing.

To request a quotation please visit www.catnic.com/semental_arch


Semi-Circular ARCHESSegmental

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ApexARCHES

Gothic

SPECIAL LINTELS



To request a quotation please visit www.catnic.com/apex_arch

All Catnic special fabricated lintels are hot-dip galvanised aftermanufacture for complete protection from corrosion, eliminating theneed for on-site painting or maintenance. Available in ten working daysfrom receipt of order and approved drawing.

To request a quotation please visit www.catnic.com/gothic_arch

The apex arch lintel enables the creation of triangular or diamond shapedopenings. Commonly used with high vaulted ceilings enhancing the floodof daylight and perception of grandeur.

Apex Arch Lintel

E A E

H

R

The gothic arch lintel enables the creation of pointed window and dooropenings to complement strong vertical lines, high vaulted ceilings,minimal wall space and buttressed walls often found in Victorian andgothic architecture. Gothic or pointed arches are formed from twosegmental arches leaning together to form a point.

Gothic Arch Lintel

To request a quotation please visit www.catnic.com/venetian_arch

To request a quotation please visit www.catnic.com/bulls_eye

R

E Overall Clear Span A1

Arch Span A2

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The Venetian arch lintel enables the formation of a classic designconsisting of a three-part window composed of a large, arched centralsection flanked by two narrower, shorter sections having square tops.

Venetian Arch Lintel

The bull’s-eye lintel enables the creation ofcircular window openings and portholes.

Bull’s-Eye Lintel

E

H

E

A

VenetianARCHESBull’s-Eye All Catnic special fabricated lintels are hot-dip galvanised after

manufacture for complete protection from corrosion, eliminating theneed for on-site painting or maintenance. Available in ten working daysfrom receipt of order and approved drawing.



H

E A E

A

DE

F

C

B

R

r

1

To request a quotation please visit www.catnic.com/eliptical_arch

To request a quotation please visit www.catnic.com/parabolic_arch

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SPECIAL LINTELS EllipticalARCHES

ParabolicAll Catnic special fabricated lintels are hot-dip galvanised aftermanufacture for complete protection from corrosion, eliminating theneed for on-site painting or maintenance. Available in ten working daysfrom receipt of order and approved drawing.



H

E A E

The elliptical arch lintel enables the creation of a wider, shallower archopening compared to that offered by the traditional steeper semi-circulararch. The elliptical arch is formed by multiple arcs each of which is drawnfrom its own centre compared to a roman arch which is a semi-circular arcdrawn from a single centre point.

Elliptical Arch Lintel

The parabolic arch lintel enables the creation of openings with anartistically distinctive softer curvature than offered by a traditional,elliptical or gothic arch. The parabolic arch is formed by the creation of anarch in the form of the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to theside of the cone, like a three-centred arch. To construct a parabolic curveplease see the illustration above.

Parabolic Arch Lintel

A

B

Do not allow for end bearings, this will becalculated by Catnic Technical Services.

To request a quotation please visit www.catnic.com/curved_on_plan

To request a quotation please visit www.catnic.com/corner

All Catnic special fabricated lintels, spigot posts and base plates are hot-dip galvanised after manufacture for complete protection from corrosion,eliminating the need for on-site painting or maintenance. Available in tenworking days from receipt of order and approved drawing.



A

O

RDo not allow for end bearings,this will be calculated by CatnicTechnical Services.


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The curved on-plan lintel (sometimes known as radius lintel or bow lintel)enables the creation of curved walls with openings. Curved lintels can bemanufactured to suit customer specified radii.

Curved On-Plan Lintel

The mitred corner lintel enables the appearance of an unspoiled windowopenings on two perpendicular walls of a room. Corner lintels comecomplete with support posts (spigot post) and base plate. Support postsare available in standard lengths to allow for site cutting to actualrequirements.

Corner Lintel

CurvedOn-PlanLINTELSCorner

To request a quotation please visit www.catnic.com/square_bay

To request a quotation please visit www.catnic.com/splayed_bay




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LINTELSSplayed

Bay

Do not allow for endbearings, this will becalculated by CatnicTechnical Services.

The square bay lintel uses perpendicular returns (90º angle) compared tothe splayed bay lintel (greater than 90º angle) to create a window openingwith three aspects. Square bay lintels come complete with support posts(spigot post) and base plate. Support posts are available in standardlengths to allow for site cutting to actual requirements.

Square Bay Lintel

A

B

C

The splayed bay lintel projects the wall forward from the confines of therest of the room to create an opening that attempts to make use of every lastray of sunshine. Introduced during the Georgian period, made popular inVictorian times and carried on in Edwardian housing the bay window is arealisation by architects that windows with three aspects could improve theoutlook of living rooms. Splayed bay lintels come complete with supportposts (spigot post) and base plate. Support posts are available in standardlengths to allow for site cutting to actual requirements.

Splayed Bay Lintel

Do not allow for endbearings, this will becalculated by CatnicTechnical Services.

B

A C


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Splayed Bay Lintel with return bearingsB

EA C

E

SplayedBay with return bearingsLINTELS

The splayed bay lintel with bearings projects the wall forward from theconfines of the rest of the room to create an opening that attempts to make useof every last ray of sunshine. Introduced during the Georgian period, madepopular in Victorian times and carried on in Edwardian housing the bay windowis a realisation by architects that windows with three aspects could improve theoutlook of living rooms.

Splayed bay lintels come complete with support posts (spigot post) and baseplate. Support posts are available in standard lengths to allow for site cutting toactual requirements.

Do not allow for end bearings, this will becalculated by Catnic Technical Services.

To request a quotation please visit www.catnic.com/Splayed-Bay-with-Return-Bearings




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ACCESSORIES

Catnic is committed to offer a range of highquality accessories to enhance the performanceof Catnic steel lintels and to make theirapplication even easier.

Opening Sizes (mm) Arch Centre Code Arch Centre Span (mm) Rise (mm) Min Max

ACA0475 450 75 450 500

ACA0625 600 75 600 650

ACA0675 650 75 650 700

ACA0875 850 75 850 900

ACA0925 900 75 900 950

ACA1075 1050 75 1050 1100

ACA1225 1200 75 1200 1250

ACA1375 1350 75 1350 1400

ACA1475 1450 75 1450 1500

ACA1625 1600 75 1600 1650

ACA1775 1750 75 1750 1800

ACB2125 2100 150 2100 2150

ACB2325 2300 150 2300 2350

ACB2425 2400 150 2400 2450

Lintel Arch Centres– Type AC

ArchCentre Span

Note: Each length of Arch Centre will cover a structural opening with a tolerance of plus or minus 25mm. All lengthsbetween 425mm and 3175mm are available in standard 50mm increments to suit a 75mm or 150mm rise.

95mm

Rise

Side View

A PVC-u arch unit for use over openings inexternal cavity walls – traditional and timberframe – providing permanent centring forbrick arch construction.

Allows easy construction of segmental arches.Includes integral weep vent.

MaterialExtruded from PVC-u for greater UV stabilityCatnic Lintel Arch Centres are designed toweather in accordance with the PVC-u windows.The design incorporates built-in weep vents fordischarging the wind-driven rain that penetratesthe external skin of a cavity wall.

Important noteIf used with Catnic Soffit Cladding, the straightends of the Arch Centre, which extend beyondthe structural opening, should be removedbefore proceeding to stage vi. (see below) This operation can also be carried out to avoidexposing the drip edge of the Arch Centrewithin the mortar joint at the bearing end.Cutting into the main body of the Arch Centreshould not be carried out.

Special Arch Centres available, for detailsplease contact our Technical ServicesDepartment on

029 2033 7900

Installation notes

i) Do not use damaged Arch Centres.

ii) Remove the Arch Centre from itsprotective wrapping.

iii) Check that the Arch Centre is correct forapplication (refer to the lintelspecification).

iv) Ensure the Arch Centre and lintelmounting surfaces are clean and dry.

v) Locate the unit centrally over the opening to determine the position on the lintel. Thefront drip section should be trimmed off atthe bearing end to allow for thin mortarjoints and to enhance the appearance.

vi) Locate the unit on the lintel at positionpreviously determined, ensuring a tight fit to the edge of lintel toe.

ACACCESSORIES

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ACCESSORIES

For improved protectionLintel Soffit Cladding also provides extraprotection, especially in coastal regions and insituations where much of the lintel soffit isexposed.

MaterialA PVC-u pre-cut unit, supplied in white (FC andRC) or brown (FC only).

For improved appearanceAn optional cladding, particularly suitable foruse with PVC-u windows. The cladding wasoriginally designed to give a more aestheticallypleasing appearance to rebated combined boxlintels. These advantages have now been extended to cover all flush soffit lintels.

Lintel Soffit Claddingtype FCLintel Soffit

Claddingtype FC

Lintel Soffit Claddingtype RC

Lintel Soffit Cladding – Type RC and FC

Lintel Stop Ends – Type CL3 and C90For eliminating problemsassociated with moisturepenetration. Wind-driven rainthat penetrates the external skinof a cavity wall will, undernormal conditions, discharge offthe ends of conventional lintels.

However, with full fill cavity insulation and inareas of severe exposure, large volumes of water can be released from lintel ends intoand through insulation, creating dampness atinternal reveals. Catnic Stop Ends prevent thisproblem.

Use CL3 Stop Ends (see Figure 1) for lintels with a fully inclined face within the cavity (combinedlintels or CH and CX lintels).

Use C90 Stop Ends (see Figure 2) for all lintelswith a 90˚ brickwork/ blockwork support flange (for use with Cougar CG lintels)

Technical requirementsNHBC Standards: Where fairfaced masonry issupported by lintels: cavity trays or combinedlintels should have stop ends.

Zurich Municipal: To prevent water running intothe adjacent cavity, cavity trays should have75mm deep stop ends located to coincide withthe perpend nearest to the end of the cavity tray.

MaterialDurrpolyethylene 6/A for type CL3.BS polypropylene for type C90.

Installation notesi) Ensure the lintel surface is clean and dry.ii) Remove the protective covering to the

length of the anchoring strip on thebottom of the stop ends.

iii) Position to suit the perpendicular jointnearest the lintel ends, ensuring that the base and back of the stop end fit snugly into the front upstand of the lintel face.

RC, FCACCESSORIESCL3, C90

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Figure 1: Lintel Stop End typeCL3 for use with combinedlintels or CH and CX lintels

Figure 2: Lintel Stop End typeC90 for use with CG lintelsand external solid lintels

Important Note: All external wall lintelsfitted with lintel cladding must be installedwith a flexible damp proof course (DPC)ensuring that the DPC projects beyond thefront face of the cladding.

Important Note: Cavity weep holes shouldbe provided over all lintels fitted with stopends. Stop ends type CL3 can be applied tolintels designed for cavity wall constructionwith a maximum 100mm cavity, althoughthey will suit cavities up to 150mm wide,providing the lintel upstand rises to 225mm.

Lintel Soffit Cladding type RCand FC come in 96mm/108mmwidths respectively.

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ACCESSORIESCavity Weep Vents – Type WV

Cavity Weep Venttype WV availablein terracotta, beigeand grey

ACCESSORIES

Manufactured from galvanisedsteel to BS EN 10346:2009 ofgrade Z275 the external plasterkey provides a secure key for arendered finish.

ApplicationSuitable for use with Cougar lintels (CG, CH, CX)timber frame lintels (CTF5, CTF7, CTF9, CN23)and External solid wall lintels (CN71 and CN81).

StorageUnless required immediate use on site theproduct should be stored in a clean dryenvironment.

External Plaster Key - Type PKS87

Installation notes

External plaster key simply clips into placeand is secured using a full length of adhesivebead (supplied by others). The PKS87 PlasterKey MUST be fitted to the lintel before thelintel is installed.

i) Ensure plaster key mounting surface andunder side of lintel is clean, dry and freefrom grease and dirt.

ii) Locate plaster key centrally over lintel.iii) Apply a 6mm bead of adhesive along the

full length of plaster key in accordance withadhesive manufacturers instructions.

iv) Locate the plaster key against the toe of thelintel at the position previously determinedand rotate onto lintel, apply downwardpressure to ensure full adhesive contact toboth surfaces.

v) Pull surfaces apart to allow adhesive to dryfor 10-15 minutes.

vi) Reposition the plaster key onto the lintelbase (as step iv) applying uniform pressureover the lintel length.

vii) A strong initial bond is achieved whilst fullbond strength results in 48-72 hours.

WVACCESSORIES

PKS87

Important Note: Cavity weep holes shouldbe provided over all lintels fitted with stopends or separate DPC tray supplied by othermanufacturer.

For ensuring removal of water from cavities.DPC and cavity tray installations over openingsrequire weeps to discharge collected waterfrom the cavity above. Cavity Weep Vents alsoassist in draining interstitial condensation,which can contributetomoisturetrackingacrossthe cavity.

The design of Cavity Weep Vents type WV alsoprovides an aesthetically pleasing solution, asthe front face of the weep vent blendsunobtrusively into the masonry.

Technical requirementsNHBC Standards: Where fairfaced masonry issupported by lintels: weep holes should beprovided at maximum 450mm intervals. Eachopening should have at least two weep holes

Zurich Municipal: In localities of moderateexposure or worse, or where full cavity fill isused, cavity trays should be adequately drainedthrough weep holes spaced at no more than 1metre apart, with at least two per opening.

MaterialBS Polypropylene in grey, beige and terracottato match mortar.

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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONSCatnic is committed to providing architects, designersand builders with useful information and terminologyrelevant to the specification of Catnic lintels.

The Environment

On 1st July 2013 the ConstructionProduct Regulation came into force.

This meant that where a Harmonized EuropeanStandard exists for a construction product, there isnow a legal obligation to CE Mark that product if it isto be sold in the UK or Europe. If there is no currentHarmonized European Standard in existence thenthere is no requirement to CE Mark the product.

All Catnic products manufactured from 1st July2013 now carry a CE Mark where applicable. TheCE mark is clearly displayed on product labels thatare applied directly to each product or in the caseof plaster beads on the packaging.

As well as this, all CE marked products must have adeclaration of performance (DoP) document that isavailable to download from www.catnic.com/dop.Construction products manufactured before 1st July2013 can still be sold providing there is evidence toshow the product was manufactured before thisdate and is perfectly acceptable under theConstruction Product Directive. All Catnic productscontain a date stamp on the label stating the timeof manufacture. Catnic will CE Mark all UK (andEuropean) lintels that fall under EN 845 Part 2. Thiswill include galvanised and stainless steel lintels.

The following lintels are not covered by EN 845Part 2 and will therefore not be CE Marked:· Arches

· Mitred lintels, and mitred and welded lintels

· Beam and plate lintels – CXL and CF99

The following lintel accessories are not coveredby a harmonised standard and will not be CEMarked:

· Arch centres · Soffit cladding

· Weep vents · Stop ends

Catnic metal building components (beads andlath) will be CE Marked to EN 13658-1 and EN13658-2.

Galvanised drywall bead will be CE marked to EN 14353.

The following products do not currently need tobe CE Marked:· PVC-u beads · Wall starters

· Juliet balconies · Qwik post

· Arch formers · Coil mesh

In 2010 Catnic achieved theEnvironmental ManagementStandard ISO14001 recognitionof its environmentalmanagement policy. Our products are durable,adaptable, reusable and

recyclable. Through our research and developmentactivities, we are continuing to develop productsthat give additional social and environmentalbenefits to our customers and society as a whole.However, Catnic recognise that in our day to dayoperations we impact upon the environment in anumber of ways. Therefore we are committed toachieving continual improvement in ourenvironmental performance and pollutionprevention and in supporting government policy forsustainable development.

In particular we will:• Integrate environmental management into all our

business activities. • Ensure compliance with all relevant local, national

and international legislation and regulations.• Ensure all staff, including contractors, actively

supports our environmental programmes.

• Communicate our environmental policy to allinterested internal and external parties andrespond appropriately to requests for information.

We will seek to reduce our environmental impactsand improve sustainability through improvements in:• Energy efficiency and water consumption.• Waste management and in particular a reduction

of the amount of waste we send to landfill.• Contract management and purchasing.

This policy will be reviewed at leastannually and will form the basis of allfuture environmental improvements.

Global Warming Potential(GWP)The expanded polystyrene (EPS) incorporated intoour pre-insulated lintels does not use, contain orproduce formaldehyde, CFC’s or indeed any socalled soft CFC’s (i.e. HCFC’s and HFA’s).Themanufacturer of our insulation product havequoted a GWP < 5 for the finished product.

Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)The product conforms to the Montreal Protocol andhas an ozone depletion potential of zero. Thematerial content and manufacture of EPS has nomajor negative impact on the environment.

Health and Safety PolicyCatnic actively work towards Tata Steel’s owninternational safety rating system and have one ofthe highest scores amongst all Tata Steelmanufacturing sites in the UK.• We believe that all our activities can be undertaken

safely and we will never compromise safety.• We will conduct our business in a way that ensures

the health and well-being of our employees,contractors and any person affected by our activities.

• Everyone in Tata Steel has responsibility for theirown and others’ health and safety.

• We know that continuous improvement of ourhealth and safety performance is essential for asuccessful company.

• We will encourage a health and safety culture inTata Steel. Copies of the Catnic EnvironmentalPolicy are available on request or can bedownloaded at www.catnic.com/environmental.

Environmental Policy

We consider care for the environment to be essential both in termsof our duty to society and to ensure the continuity of our business.

ISO 14001EMS 555046

CE Marking

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HELP WHENYOU NEED IT

Catnic is committed to providing thebuilding industry with new and improved

products, borne from investment in designand manufacturing technologies.

Catnic means:• The strongest brand in the industry• A partnership approach to the way we work• Dedicated haulier - liveried lorries• Servicing builders, architects, specifiers and merchants • Committed to both national and independent merchants• Investment in plant & machinery and the latest technologies• Continuously dedicated to research and development of the

industry and our product offering• Dedicated haulier

Catnic’s sales and technical teams are dedicated to matchingthe quality of our products with the excellence of our service,from the professional voice at the end of the telephone to ouron-site consultation.

Full service support for customers Catnic has been at the forefront of linteldesign for over 40 years. Our reputation forexceptional quality and technical expertise has ensuredcustomers satisfaction and loyalty in the products andservices that we offer.

Catnic’s team:• Are professional and experienced• Are extensively trained• Have comprehensive product and industry knowledge• Have a committed parent company - Tata Steel.

Fully committed to providingfirst class service support.

The Catnic service package includes:• Experienced and dedicated team of lintel sales

representatives• Fully trained, professional internal customer

support team for all your needs; from placingorders, to enquiring about prices or deliveries

• Comprehensive range of back-up literature• On-line help via www.catnic.com• CAD details available on-line providing instant

access to lintel drawings• Technical enquiry forms to accompany your

drawings ensuring necessary information isreceived and turned around in a timely manner

• On-site sales and technical support when required

• Technical hotline for all queries• Dedicated hauliers for all your deliveries• Consultation at every stage of your job• Lintel scheduling and specification via CLASS• Next day delivery available on selected items• Extensive range of standard and bespoke lintels

Technical supportExperienced engineers qualified in constructionenable Catnic to offer an advisory service toanyone engaged on building projects, regardlessof size, from a private house extension, to a majorhousing development or commercial building.

Free scheduling service CLASS – The Catnic Lintel Advanced SchedulingSystem is the most comprehensive, enviable lintelscheduling service available. One concise document leaves no room forconfusion or misunderstanding.

CLASS clearly provides:• A description of each lintel, its location, price

and delivery time• Guaranteed structural accuracy• A site summary

To access the benefits of CLASS free of charge,simply send your project drawings (dimensionalplans, sections and elevations), floor and carcasslayout, (along with a copy of the technical enquiryform in the back of this Product Selector) to ourTechnical team.

Design service for bespoke lintelsIn addition to its standard range, Catnic designand manufacture a huge range of ‘specials’. Thebespoke range is designed and fabricated tosatisfy features such as long spans, chamferedbrickwork, reduced toe lintels for cant bricks,arched openings and other applications wherenon-standard construction is utilised. For furtherinformation please turn to page 34 of this guide.

Contact Catnic Technical Services on

029 2033 7900

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NHBC Amendments Oct 1992require a separate damp proofprotection for all lintels inScotland, Northern Ireland, theIsle of Man and in areas of severeor very severe exposure to drivingrain, as defined under BS EN1996-1-2: 2010 and BD6697:2010. The map indicates typicalexposure categories. In suchcases, a cavity tray/damp proofprotection should provide animpervious barrier draining wateroutwards. It should have anoverall minimum upstand of140mm, returned to the inner leafmasonry and be so shaped thatthere is not less than 100mmvertical protection above a pointwhere mortar could collect.

Where exposure conditions orlocal building regulationsdemand a separate DPC, Catnic cavity wall lintels not onlyprovide additional protectionagainst the elements but also act

as a support and template for theDPC, making it easier to installand with less risk of damage. TheDPC should project at least25mm beyond the outer face ofthe cavity closer and vertical DPC.

It should provide drip protectionfor the door and window headsand cover the ends of the lintel toensure moisture is shed clear ofthe reveals. For all coastal siteapplications where the soffit ofthe lintel is exposed, the use of asoffit cladding in conjunctionwith a separate DPC is highlyrecommended to improveappearance and extend normalmaintenance periods.

Reproduced from BRE reportThermal Insulation: avoiding risksby permission of the Controller ofHMSO: Crown Copyright. Report available from CRC Ltd on020 7505 6622.

WHERE TO USE A SEPARATE DPCTo satisfy NHBC and Zurich Municipaltechnical requirements, Catnic lintelsonly require a separate DPC in severeexposure zones i.e. zones 3 and 4 of themap and as determined by BS 8104.

Exposure zones Approximate wind driven rain(litres/m2 per spell)

1 (sheltered) Less than 33

2 (moderate) 33 to less than 56.5

3 (severe) 56.5 to less than 100

4 (very severe) 100 or more

GUIDE TO SAFE STORAGEAND HANDLINGStorage• All products should be stored in a clean and dry

environment on a firm even surface, clear of theground.

• Single lintels should be stored on pallets orsuitable racking and prevented from beingaccidentally dislodged.

• Remove all metal strapping with care and discardsafely and responsibly.

Handing• Gloves should be worn to avoid injury from any

sharp edges.

• When lifting or carrying a lintel, under take apersonal risk assessment paying attention to thesize and weight details found on the productlabel.

• Processes such as welding, burning, cutting orgrinding can result in vaporising the metal orgenerating airborne particles that may presentadditional hazards.

Application• Do not use damaged goods.• Refer to Installation Guides detailed on pages 10

and 11.

Disposal• When disposing of any Catnic products or

packaging, due consideration must be given tothe environmental impact of the method ofdisposal.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994 (COSHH)• All products are considered non-hazardous to

health under normal conditions of use.• Copies of COSHH sheets are available on request.

All products should be used in accordance with their specific instructions to prevent failure.

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Structural performanceThe structural data published in the loadingtables included in this technical guide, wasachieved in accordance with the requirementsof BS 5977: Part 2: 1983 and BS EN 845-2: 2003. Extensive testing was undertaken at thefollowing test houses:

• The University of Wales, School of Engineering

• The University of South Wales, CommercialServices Centre for Engineering, Research andEnvironmental Applications (CEREA)

• Ceram Building Technology, Stoke-on-Trent

Safe working loads (SWL)*, as defined by BS 5977: Part 2: 1983 for cavity walllintels refer to uniform distributed loads appliedin the inner to outer leaf ratios:• 1:1 for lintels supporting masonry only • 3:1 for lintels normally carrying timber floors• 5:1 for lintels normally carrying concrete floors

The CH and CX lintel range refers to uniformlydistributed loads in the ratio of 19:1 when non-standard or unusual loading conditions occur.

A lintel should not exceed a maximum verticaldeflection of 0.003 x the effective span (effectivespan = distance between centre of bearings)when subjected to the safe working load (SWL).

* The brochure SWL’s are based on the lesservalue derived from a serviceability deflectionlimitation of:

Fire testsCatnic lintels have been independently tested inaccordance with the relevant parts of BS 476,Methods of Determination of the Fire Resistanceof Loadbearing Elements of Construction.

Details of the test results can be found in TRADA(Timber Research and DevelopmentAssociation) Nos. FR254, 275, 659, 863, 1662 andRF94015 and FROSI (Fire Research Organisation)No. 5001.

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GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMSLintelA structural member spanning an opening in a wall.

Clear span or Clear openingThe clear distance between lintel supports.

Safe working load (SWL)The total uniformly distributed load (UDL) thatthe lintel is designed to support, whilstproviding an appropriate safety factor.

Triangulated masonry loadA load assessed in accordance with the guidelinesof BS 5977 Part 1: 1981 and AMD 4796: 1985.

Uniformly Distributed Load (UDL)A load that is uniformly spread along the entirelength of the lintel.

Point loadThe load applied from a single member such asa steel beam or girder truss. It should be spread

over an appropriate area so that the limitingdesign values are not exceeded.

Moment of inertia (Ixx)Represents the moment of inertia or secondmoment of area of the lintel section about ahorizontal axis through the lintel centroidindicating the stiffness of a lintel under a givenload and indicative of the lintel shape. Thegreater the Ixx level, the stiffer the lintel will beand hence the less a lintel will deflect.

Deflection (δ)Vertical/horizontal displacement of the lintel dueto bending about the vertical/horizontal axis.

Modulus of elasticity (Zxx min)The section Modulus of the lintel about ahorizontal axis, when multiplied by thepermissible working stress, the resultant value isthe serviceability moment.

Serviceability reactionThe permissible load at an end support withinthe working load capacity of the lintel webs.

End bearingThe bearing length at lintel supports.

effective span

325[ ] ultimate failure

1.6 (min)[ ]or

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS AND CLAUSESSteel LintelsCavity WallsProvide insulated steel lintel with built-in damp proof course and integral plasterkey, manufactured and designed in accordance with BS EN 845-2: 2003.

CG, CH and CX rangeThe lintels are manufactured from galvanised steel to BS EN 10346: 2009(continuouslyhot-dipcoated strip and sheet of lowcarbonsteels and cold forming- technical delivery conditions) of grade Z275, but with a minimum yield stress of250N/mm2. The lintels are further protected against corrosion by a black colouredpolyester resin coating applied to all external surfaces. The CG lintels are fullyinsulated with expanded polystyrene bead of density 18kg/m3 giving a thermalconductivity of between 0.031W/mK and 0.036W/mK.

The CH and CX lintels are fully insulated with expanded polystyrene boardmanufactured in accordance with BS 3837: Part 1: 2004 (expanded polystyreneboards specification for boards manufactured from expandable beads). Thematerial is CFC and HCFC free and has an ozone depletion potential (ODP) of zero.

Timber FrameProvide steel lintel with built in damp proof course, manufactured and designedin accordance with BS EN 845-2: 2003.

CN and CTF rangeThe lintels are manufactured from galvanised steel to BS EN 10346: 2009(continuouslyhot-dipcoated strip and sheet of lowcarbonsteels and coldforming - technical delivery conditions) of grade Z275 but with a minimum yieldstress of 250N/mm2. The lintels (excluding internal lintels CN92 and CN102) arefurther protected against corrosion by a polyester resin coating applied to allexternal surfaces of the lintel. The lintels are insulated (where applicable) withexpanded polystyrene board to BS 3837 Part 1: 2004 (expanded polystyreneboards – specification for boards manufactured from expandable beads).

Single Leaf WallsProvide steel lintel with built-in damp proof course, manufactured and designedin accordance with BS EN 845-2:2003.

MBA and ANGThe lintels up to 2400mm are manufactured from galvanised steel to BS EN10346: 2009 (continuously hot-dip coated strip and sheet of structural steels –technical delivery conditions) of grade Z600. All external lintel cut edges aretreated with a corrosion resistant paint. Lintels over 2400mm are furtherprotected against corrosion by a polyester resin coating applied to all externalsurfaces of the lintel.

CCS rangeThe lintels are manufactured from galvanised steel to BS EN 10346: 2009(continuously hot-dip coated strip and sheet of low carbon steels and coldforming – technical delivery conditions) of grade Z275, but with a minimum yieldstress of 250N/mm2. The lintels are further protected against corrosion by apolyester resin coating applied to all external surfaces of the lintel.

Other ApplicationsProvide insulated steel lintels with Duplex Corrosion Protection system,manufactured and designed in accordance with BS EN 845-2: 2003.

CXL rangeThe lintels are manufactured from a universal beam section and 6.0mm structuralgrade steel plate grade S275 to BS EN 10025-2: 2004 and hot-dip galvanised aftermanufacture to BS EN ISO1461: 1999.

Product Reference Material Installation

Catnic CG... Z275 galvanised steelcoated with DuplexCorrosion Protectionsystem.

Bed on mortar with a minimum150mm bearing at each end. Raiseinner and outer leaves of masonrytogether.

Catnic CH...

Catnic CX...

Cavity Walls


Catnic ANG... Z275 galvanised steel coatedwith Duplex Corrosion Protectionsystem ( CCS, ANG, MBA), orZ600 up to 2.4m for standardMBA and ANG. Galvanised coil isto BS EN 10346:2009.

Bed on mortar with aminimum 150mm bearing ateach end. When installing themasonry the lintels must bepropped and laterallyrestrained during construction.

Catnic MBA...

Catnic CCS...

Single Leaf Walls


Catnic C...

Z275 galvanised steel,coated with DuplexCorrosion Protectionsystem or Z600galvanised steel.

Bed on mortar with a minimum150mm bearing at each end. Raiseinner and outer leaves of masonrytogether whilst propping andlaterally restraining the lintelduring construction.

Other Applications


Catnic CTF...

Z275 galvanised steelcoated with DuplexCorrosion Protectionsystem.

Bed on mortar with a minimum150mm bearing at each end. Installpinch batten and restraint clips to thetimber frame as per manufacturer’sinstructions. Prop and laterallyrestrain the lintel during construction.

External Solid Wall/Internal and Timber Frame Styles

Lintel Accessories

Stainless Steel LintelsProvide insulated stainless steel lintel with built in damp proof course and integralplaster key, manufactured and designed in accordance with BS EN 845-2: 2003.

Special LintelsCCA and CCB rangeThe lintels are manufactured from 3.0mm structural grade steel plate of gradeS275 to BS EN 10025-2: 2004 and hot-dip galvanised after manufacture to BSEN ISO1461: 1999.

Reference Product Description Installation

CatnicCL3 orC90

Stopends

Provide lintelstop ends tocavity walllintels

Insert lintel stop ends to suit lintel profiles oneither end of the lintel. Position in the nearestperpend at/or beyond the end of theopening.

CatnicWV...colour...

Cavityweepvents

Provide lintelcavity weepvents to cavitywall lintels

Insert lintel cavity weep vents (ref: CatnicWV… colour…) at 450mm centres.At least two per opening to be installed.

CatnicACA... orACB...

Archcentres

Provide CatnicPVC-u ArchCentre

Install arch centre in accordance withmanufacturer’s fixing instructions.

Catnic RC...or FC...

Soffitcladding

Provide PVC-ulintel soffitcladding

Install lintel soffit cladding in accordancewith manufacturer’s instructions.

Lintel Accessories


Catnic C...Austenitic Stainless Steelgrade 304S15 to BS EN 10088-2 1.4301.

Bed on mortar with a minimum150mm bearing at each end. Raiseinner and outer leaves of masonrytogether.

Stainless Steel Lintels

Please include the following (please tick)

Special Requirements (eg. send to Site/Merchant etc.)

Is a separate damp proof course to be installed? Yes No

Please indicate whether outer leaf support is required at eaves level Yes No

Date

Lintel Requirements*

Special Internals Meter Boxes Replace Steelwork

NOTE: FOR A QUICK TURNAROUND IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL BOXESARE COMPLETED CORRECTLY BY REFERRING TO THE DRAWINGSBEFORE SENDING TO OUR TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Please indicate any fairfaced internal areas on drawings

Catnic endeavor to return enquiries at the soonest opportunity.If your enquiry is urgent please contact Technical Services on 029 2033 7900.

Please ensure that the essential information (indicated in red)is provided, to enable a quick turnaround. Please return by fax on: 087 0024 1809

Customer

Address*

Post Code* Tel*

Email* Fax

* Mandatory Fields

CATNIC TECHNICAL ENQUIRYREQUEST FORM

Wall Construction (Please fill in dimensions)Outer Leaf (mm) Cavity Width Between Masonry inc. insulation Inner Leaf (mm)

Brick

Stone

Dense block

Lightweight block

Medium block

Timber frame N/A

Steel Frame N/A N/A

Customer

Name*

Site

Address

Post Code Tel

Email Fax

Plans/dimensions Elevations (all)

Sections (all) Site plan (for summary)

EITHER Suspended floor carcass timber Roof carcass (for girder trusses)

OR Suspended concrete floor span directions Structural engineers steelwork arrangements

Attic truss carcassing

Technical Services029 2033 7900

Fax this enquiry to087 0024 1809

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