How to Repair a Window Lintel?

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How to Repair a Window Lintel In reference to
the window lintel, generally structural support
is referred to as that you can install
horizontally above windows and doors. It can
support the structural load above it. Usually,
lintels are made of metal, timber, bricks or
concrete. These lintels fit in such a way that
they can meet your structural and aesthetic
requirements. In this regard, we can say that
window lintels can rein- force weaker points in
brickwork and masonry. They can support the wall
as per the window location. But when they cannot
work properly, they should be repaired as soon
as possible. Lets check how you can identify and
repair, under the guidance of struc- tural
engineers in Leicester. Identifying lintel
failure When load-bearing lintels are damaged,
it requires repairing. You can identify the
problem if you see any crack in the masonry
above the window. When lintels start failing,
they cause vertical cracks in the surrounding
area of masonry. You can see vertical cracks
from the top window corners and diagonally up.
Hence, in the brickwork, vertical stepped cracks
prove lintel failure. In case you suspect a
failure of the lintel, you can consult with a
structural engineer. One can usually recognise
lintel failure at the time of window replacement
or upgrading to double-glazed windows.
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Repair techniques In the case of lintel repair,
the traditional approach is quite a labour
intensive as well as time-consuming. In such
cases, structural engineers in Leicester can use
alternatives and replace them with older methods.
For example- such popular methods include
reinforcements, fixing, and helical bars.
Engineers can install them quickly and hide them
in the masonry. Besides, councils and landlords
use these methods as they can save enough time as
well as avoid rebuilding. Besides, homeowners use
these meth- ods as they are less disruptive as
well as cost-effective. The procedure You can
install a new model of window lintel, but it is a
lengthy process as it can cause more disruption.
Initially, it is necessary to clean and chase
out the bar slots. After that, the grout of a
special anchor has to be applied before the
installation of a helical bar. As per
necessities, structural builders in Leicester
deploy helical walls vertically above the window.
In this regard, the brick- work is necessary to
improve the lintel structural integrity further.
Thanks to this method, you dont need to go
inside the building. As a result, you can save
time and continue the work while residents are
not in the building. After finishing the
repointing work, a speedy installation can be
rendered. In this way, an engineer can be able to
provide structural integrity at a fraction of the
dis- ruption, time and cost of other methods of
lintel repair.
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