LINTEL REPLACEMENT
A lintel is a structural bar support usually installed above windows, doors, and openings to carry the load of brickwork above.
Over time, steel lintels may corrode or weaken, causing cracking, movement, or structural instability within masonry walls. As rust forms, this causes the lintel to expand sometimes up to 7 times the original volume. This is what causes the cracks in the brickwork above and below the lintel and pushes the head of the opening upward.
At Clover Construction, we specialise in safely replacing deteriorated lintels and structural supports affected by corrosion, movement, or moisture damage while maintaining the integrity of surrounding masonry.
SIGNS YOU NEED LINTEL REPLACEMENT
CRACKS ABOVE WINDOWS OR DOORS
GAPS IN MORTAR JOINTS ABOVE OPENINGS
SAGGING OR BOWING BRICKWORK
WATER INGRESS ABOVE WINDOWS OR DOORS
STICKING DOORS OR WINDOWS
BULGING OR LIFTING BRICKWORK
VISIBLE RUST STAINS ON WALLS
AGEING OR CORRODED EXISTING LINTELS
WHY IT MATTERS?
MAINTAINS STRUCTURAL SAFETY
STOPS WATER INGRESS
PREVENTS MAJOR WALL DAMAGE
EXTENDS BUILDING LIFESPAN
PROTECTS DOORS AND WINDOWS
REDUCES FUTURE REPAIR COSTS
SUITABLE FOR
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
HERITAGE BUILDINGS
INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES
STRATA AND REMEDIAL PROJECTS
NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
MULTI-STOREY DEVELOPMENTS
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE work
01 INSPECTION
We assess the existing lintel and surrounding brickwork to determine the extent of damage and structural requirements.
02 SUPPORTING THE STRUCTURE
Temporary supports are installed to safely hold the masonry above before any removal works begin.
03 REMOVAL OF DAMAGED LINTEL
The affected bricks and failed lintel are carefully removed without causing unnecessary disruption to surrounding areas.
04 INSTALLATION OF NEW LINTEL
A new, correctly specified lintel is installed and positioned to provide proper structural support.
05 BRICK REINSTALLATION
The removed bricks are reinstated and aligned to match the existing masonry as closely as possible.
06 REPOINTING AND FINISHING
All joints are repointed and finished to restore strength, durability, and appearance. Final inspection is conducted.