
Lintels do not last forever, so it is important to be aware of lintel deterioration.
What exactly is a lintel? Most people do not have the slightest clue. A lintel is a structural beam above windows and doors that takes up the space between two vertical supports. They can be made from materials such as wood, concrete, stone and steel. Lintels do not last forever, so it is important to be aware of lintel deterioration. It can become extremely dangerous because debris can fall and a building’s structural integrity will be compromised. (more…)