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- much more than just Lintels...
Lintels
Pioneers of the steel lintel for more
than three generations with a
reputation for superior quality,
reliability and backed by excellence
in service.
Steel Lintels
Special Lintels
Stainless Steel Lintels
Free design service for bespoke feature lintels
Free scheduling service
Expanded Metal
Easy to use, versatile and perfectly
formed expanded metal products
benefit from our long experience of
using steel in construction.
Metal Lath
Coil Mesh
Arch formers
Wall Starter Kits
STRONGHOLD Wall Starter Kits
are a simple yet effective system
for tying new masonry walls to
existing walls.
Steelwork
A selection of steelwork beams,
columns and channels for when
loading conditions exceed our
standard range of lintels
Stainless steel wall starter kits

offering superb corrosion
resistance.
PVC Coated wall starter kits
galvanized steel for durable
corrosion resistance.
Universal beams
Universal columns
Parallel flange channels
Steel Plasterers Beads
Precision engineered and simple to
use to create, edges, corners and
joints that are resistant to chipping,
cracking and impact damage.
Galvanised steel plaster
and render beads
Stainless steel plaster
and render beads
PVC-U Plasterers Beads
Light, rigid, non-corrosive, and
easy to use material, that offers
a cost-effective way to create,
edges, corners and joints that
are resistant to chipping,
Plaster and render beads
Cavity Wall Ties

High quality stainless steel wall ties
for ease of use and a long life.
Ties for brick to block
construction
Ties for brick to timber
construction
Qwikpost
Erecting a new boundary or repairing a gale-damaged fence
has never been easier with the Catnic's durable and
affordable fence support systems.
Garden fence post spikes
Repair spikes
Bolt-down supports
Concrete-in posts
Post extenders
Arris brackets, U-clips
and Z- clips
For more information about

these products, please call
Catnic on 029 2033 7900 for
a brochure
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Contents
Technically Superior
Products
Leaders in Technical Innovation

Regulatory authorities approval
Corrosion resistance
Thermal performance
Major features of Catnic lintels
4
5
6
7
8
Service
Help when you need it

Technical Service Package
10
11
Specification Guide
How to select a lintel

Product Selector
Specification Clauses
13
14
16
Steel Lintels
Cavity Wall Lintels

Extreme Load Lintels
Closed Eaves Lintels
Timber Frame Lintels
External Solid Wall Lintels
Single Leaf Wall Lintels
Internal Partition & Loadbearing Lintels
Steelwork
19
30
33
35
37
40
42
45
46
Standard Arch Lintels

Bespoke Lintels
48
49
Accessories
Soffit Cladding
Arch Centres
Stop Ends
Weep Vents
External Plaster Key
65
66
67
68
69
Installation
Installing a cavity wall lintel

Installing a lintel supporting concrete floors
Installing a timber frame lintel
71
73
74
Where to use a separate DPC

Quality Assurance
Technical Information
The Environment
Guide to safe storage and handling
Material Specification
Glossary of technical terms
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
Special Lintels
Technical Specifications
Introduction to Catnic & Corus
Catnic has pioneered the steel lintel

for more than three generations and
designs, manufactures and supplies
the construction industry with
technically superior products
Catnic was the First:
To develop the steel lintel in the UK
and the first to gain BBA Approval
Manufacturer to employ the
revolutionary two-part corrosion
protection system on its lintel as a
standard offering
To gain both BBA approval and the

coveted Kitemark to BS 5977
To incorporate a built-in Damp Proof
Course into its lintels
To provide a built-in plaster key
Far from just leading, Catnic in fact has

worked over the years with the BSI to
establish the standards for lintels in this
country, and continues to develop and
invest in improving on these standards
with its extensive range of products and
unique features.
Corus is Europe's second largest steel

producer with annual revenues of
around 12 billion and a crude steel
production of over 20 million tonnes,
primarily in the UK and the Netherlands
Corus comprises three operating
Divisions, Strip Products, Long Products
and Distribution & Building Systems and
has a global network of sales offices
and service centres, employing around
42,000 people worldwide.
Corus is a leading supplier to many of

the most demanding markets around
the world including construction,
automotive, packaging, mechanical
and electrical engineering, metal goods,
and oil & gas. With innovation and
continuous improvement at the heart of
its business performance, Corus aims
to create value by offering a
differentiated product range supported
by unrivalled customer service.
Corus is a subsidiary of Tata Steel, the

world's sixth largest steel producer. With
a combined presence in nearly 50
countries, the Tata Steel Group including
Corus, Tata Steel Thailand and NatSteel
Asia, has approximately 80,000
employees across five continents and a
crude steel production capacity of over
28 million tonnes.
Technically superior products

Catnic is committed to innovation and constant
improvement to meet the changes in building regulations
Introduction
Leaders in technical innovation

Thermal performance
4
5
6
7
8
Introduction to Catnic & Corus
Catnic has pioneered the steel lintel

for more than three generations and
designs, manufactures and supplies
the construction industry with
technically superior products
Catnic was the First:
To develop the steel lintel in the UK
and the first to gain BBA Approval
Manufacturer to employ the
revolutionary two-part corrosion
protection system on its lintel as a
standard offering
To gain both BBA approval and the

coveted Kitemark to BS 5977
To incorporate a built-in Damp Proof
Course into its lintels
To provide a built-in plaster key
Far from just leading, Catnic in fact has

worked over the years with the BSI to
establish the standards for lintels in this
country, and continues to develop and
invest in improving on these standards
with its extensive range of products and
unique features.
Corus is Europe's second largest steel

producer with annual revenues of
around 12 billion and a crude steel
production of over 20 million tonnes,
primarily in the UK and the Netherlands
Corus comprises three operating
Divisions, Strip Products, Long Products
and Distribution & Building Systems and
has a global network of sales offices
and service centres, employing around
42,000 people worldwide.
Corus is a leading supplier to many of

the most demanding markets around
the world including construction,
automotive, packaging, mechanical
and electrical engineering, metal goods,
and oil & gas. With innovation and
continuous improvement at the heart of
its business performance, Corus aims
to create value by offering a
differentiated product range supported
by unrivalled customer service.
Corus is a subsidiary of Tata Steel, the

world's sixth largest steel producer. With
a combined presence in nearly 50
countries, the Tata Steel Group including
Corus, Tata Steel Thailand and NatSteel
Asia, has approximately 80,000
employees across five continents and a
crude steel production capacity of over
28 million tonnes.
Technically superior products

Catnic is committed to innovation and constant
improvement to meet the changes in building regulations
Introduction
Leaders in technical innovation

Thermal performance
4
5
6
7
8
Catnics excellence is
internationally recognised
Catnic lintels have gained the approval of the regulatory
authorities both in the domestic and international
markets. Such wide-spread comprehensive approval is
an assurance to designers, specifiers and builders of the
reliability and state-of-the art quality of the Catnic range
Our rigid adherence to quality
control and compliance is your
guarantee of technical superiority
Quality
Catnic are committed to quality control
and is a BSI registered company with
quality management systems in
accordance BS EN ISO 9001: 2000.
073
Thermal Performance / Insulation

All Catnic lintels for traditional external
cavity walls are supplied fully insulated.
Insulation extends continuously along
the full length of the lintel, leaving no
potential thermal bridges, and cannot
be dislodged.
Structural Performance
The structural data published in the
loading tables included in this technical
guide, was achieved in accordance
with the requirements of BS 5977: Part 2:
1983 and BS EN 845-2.2003.
Catnics Standard lintels are
manufactured from high quality grade
galvanised steel to BS EN 10327:2004
DX51D & Z275, with a black coloured
polyester resin finish.
Catnics CXL lintels and Special lintels
are manufactured from structural grade
steel plate of grade S275 to
Independent Testing
Extensive testing was undertaken at
the following test houses:
The University of Wales,
School of Engineering
The University of Glamorgan,
Construction Centre
Ceram Building Technology,
Stoke-on-Trent
Fire Testing
Catnic lintels have been independently
tested in accordance with the relevant
parts of BS476, Methods of Determination
of the Fire Resistance of Loadbearing
Elements of Construction.
BS EN10025-2:2004 and hot-dip

galvanised after manufacture to
BS EN ISO1461:1999.
Catnics Stainless steel lintels are
manufactured from Austenitic Stainless
Steel (chrome nickel alloys) grade 1.4301
(304) and do not require any further
corrosion protection.
Environment & Sustainability

Catnic are committed to protecting the
environment by minimising the impact of
our operations and our products through
the adoption of sustainable practices and
through continuous improvement in
environmental performance and control.
Further details can be found on page 79.
Catnic lintels are designed, manufactured and tested in

accordance with BS EN 845-2:2003
BS 5977
LICENCE No. KM07234
BSI Kitemark
Catnic steel lintels have been awarded
the BSI Kitemark license number
KM07234.
National House-Building Council

(NHBC)
Catnic steel lintels meet NHBC
technical requirements.
Local Authority Building Control

Catnic steel lintels are compliant with
current UK Building Regulations and
therefore meet the requirements of the
LABC in England and Wales.
BBA Certification
Catnic steel lintels are certified by the
British Board of Agrment under
certificate number 91/2638.
Housing Association Property Mutual

(HAPM)
Catnic steel lintels achieve 35+ years
life to first maintenance to HAPM
requirements.
Fully Part L Compliant

Catnic steel lintels comply with Parts L1
& L2 of the Building Regulations
Approved Documents.
Further details can be found in page 77 and full reports of relevant tests are available
on request from the Catnic Technical Services Department on 029 2033 7900.
Catnics excellence is
internationally recognised
Catnic lintels have gained the approval of the regulatory
authorities both in the domestic and international
markets. Such wide-spread comprehensive approval is
an assurance to designers, specifiers and builders of the
reliability and state-of-the art quality of the Catnic range
Our rigid adherence to quality
control and compliance is your
guarantee of technical superiority
Quality
Catnic are committed to quality control
and is a BSI registered company with
quality management systems in
accordance BS EN ISO 9001: 2000.
073
Thermal Performance / Insulation

All Catnic lintels for traditional external
cavity walls are supplied fully insulated.
Insulation extends continuously along
the full length of the lintel, leaving no
potential thermal bridges, and cannot
be dislodged.
Structural Performance
guide, was achieved in accordance
with the requirements of BS 5977: Part 2:
1983 and BS EN 845-2.2003.
Catnics Standard lintels are
manufactured from high quality grade
galvanised steel to BS EN 10327:2004
DX51D & Z275, with a black coloured
polyester resin finish.
Catnics CXL lintels and Special lintels
are manufactured from structural grade
steel plate of grade S275 to
Independent Testing
Extensive testing was undertaken at
the following test houses:
Construction Centre
Stoke-on-Trent
Fire Testing
Elements of Construction.
BS EN10025-2:2004 and hot-dip

BS EN ISO1461:1999.
Catnics Stainless steel lintels are
manufactured from Austenitic Stainless
Steel (chrome nickel alloys) grade 1.4301
(304) and do not require any further
corrosion protection.
Environment & Sustainability

Catnic are committed to protecting the
environment by minimising the impact of
our operations and our products through
the adoption of sustainable practices and
through continuous improvement in
environmental performance and control.
Further details can be found on page 79.
Catnic lintels are designed, manufactured and tested in

accordance with BS EN 845-2:2003
BS 5977
LICENCE No. KM07234
BSI Kitemark
Catnic steel lintels have been awarded
the BSI Kitemark license number
KM07234.

(NHBC)
Catnic steel lintels meet NHBC
technical requirements.

Catnic steel lintels are compliant with
current UK Building Regulations and
therefore meet the requirements of the
LABC in England and Wales.
BBA Certification
Catnic steel lintels are certified by the
British Board of Agrment under
certificate number 91/2638.
Housing Association Property Mutual

(HAPM)
Catnic steel lintels achieve 35+ years
life to first maintenance to HAPM
requirements.
Fully Part L Compliant

Catnic steel lintels comply with Parts L1
& L2 of the Building Regulations
Approved Documents.
Further details can be found in page 77 and full reports of relevant tests are available
on request from the Catnic Technical Services Department on 029 2033 7900.
Thermal performance
Duplex Corrosion Protection
Open Back Lintels
Built-in DPC profile

Steel
Galvanised Steel
Duplex coating
Continuous
insulation
Plaster key
Initially, Catnic standard lintels are manufactured from hotdipped galvanised steel to BS EN 10327: 2004 of grade DX51D
plus coating type Z275.
A coating of thermal setting polyester powder is then applied by
an electrostatic process, further protecting the lintel. High
temperature curing then produces a tough durable surface highly
resistant to impact, abrasion and damage during rough on-site
handling. This double method of protection gives Catnic lintels
inherent benefits over those offered by other manufacturers using
the more traditional pre or postgalvanised steel techniques.
Both these processes rely on just a simple coating of zinc to
provide cathodic protection. The zinc protects the steel but is
itself liable to rust with aqueous alkaline solutions leaching from
the building fabric and therefore corrode. The famous black
coating makes Catnic lintels instantly recognisable and provides
an effective barrier against moisture or chemical attack leached
from the mortar and masonry.
Open Back Lintel - Design Features

Suitability of cavity wall lintels to meet the stipulated
thermal performance requirements of Part L1 & L2
of the Building Regulations Approved Document
Catnics standard range of open back

lintels are available with and without
perforated steel base plates. The unique
design of the companys open back
lintels incorporate a perforated steel
base plate to help minimise cold
bridging without affecting structural
performance.
Steel
Post Galvanised
Steel
The results confirmed that the critical

effective conductivity value is not
exceeded and that Catnics standard
Open Back without base plate
Hot-Dipped Post Galvanised

All Catnic CXL lintels and fabricated lintels are fully submerged
in a zinc bath after manufacture, to BS EN ISO 1461: 1999,
fully protecting every surface, cut edge and weld with a
metallurgically bonded zinc coating. The post-galvanisation
provides protection from corrosion and eliminates the need
for on-site painting or maintenance. Hot-dipped PostGalvanised lintels require a separate damp proof course,
regardless of profile shape.
Catnic undertook its own assessment

using a two dimensional steady state
heat flow analysis on the full standard
range of cavity wall perforated lintels
with the window frame overlapping the
cavity by 30mm.
lintels offer complete compliance with

the requirements of the Approved
Documents. For designs incorporating
lintels with unperforated base plates,
suitable insulated lining is required.
For all applications a sealant should be
provided at front and back of the
window frame to improve air tightness.
Open Back with a perforated base plate

Requirement: Effective conductivity value of the steel must
Requirement: No restrictions on usage
not exceed 30W/mK

CG style lintel
CH & CX style lintel
Partial (or Full Fill)

Insulation

Insulation
Inside face of window

head to overlap inside
face of outer wall by
30mm minimum
30 Min.
30mm minimum
30 Min.
Lightweight plaster or
plasterboard
plasterboard
Sealant required to front and

back of window head

back of window head
Catnic design features that help reduce cold bridging by offering the following specific benefits
Open Back Lintels

Stainless Steel
Continuous
insulation
Plaster key
Catnic stainless steel lintels ensure a high degree of

corrosion resistance without requiring additional protection.
Manufactured from Austenitic Stainless Steel (chrome nickel
alloys) grade 1.4301 (304) to BS EN10088-2-1.4301, they
do not require any further corrosion protection and offer
excellent corrosion resistance combined with high ductility
and strength making it suitable for schools, hospitals and
particularly aggressive environments. Stainless Steel lintels
incorporating our unique tray profile do not require a separate
damp proof course.
Fully-insulated, reducing heat loss

Catnic Cavity wall lintels are supplied
fully insulated. To further minimise any
thermal bridging the lintels are designed
without a base plate or with a
perforated base plate.
The combination of a fully insulated
lintel in conjunction with no base plate
or perforated base plate ensures that
Catnic Lintels comply with the
necessary requirements of Part L of the
Building Reguilations 2006 where walls
must have a U value of no more than
0.35 W/mK.
Catnic standard external wall lintels

have a linear thermal transmittance
value of less than 0.21 W/mK.
Unique Design
The perforated base plate pattern on
the underside of the lintel, helps to
minimize any potential cold bridge path
without compromising its structural
strength or integrity.
Accessories
Accessories such as the Catnic Cavity
Weep Vent, used at 450mm centres
above the lintel will vent interstitial
condensation which is sometimes
associated with cold bridging.
Thermal performance
Duplex Corrosion Protection
Open Back Lintels

Steel
Galvanised Steel
Duplex coating
Continuous
insulation
Plaster key
Initially, Catnic standard lintels are manufactured from hotdipped galvanised steel to BS EN 10327: 2004 of grade DX51D
plus coating type Z275.
A coating of thermal setting polyester powder is then applied by
an electrostatic process, further protecting the lintel. High
temperature curing then produces a tough durable surface highly
resistant to impact, abrasion and damage during rough on-site
handling. This double method of protection gives Catnic lintels
inherent benefits over those offered by other manufacturers using
the more traditional pre or postgalvanised steel techniques.
Both these processes rely on just a simple coating of zinc to
provide cathodic protection. The zinc protects the steel but is
itself liable to rust with aqueous alkaline solutions leaching from
the building fabric and therefore corrode. The famous black
coating makes Catnic lintels instantly recognisable and provides
an effective barrier against moisture or chemical attack leached
Open Back Lintel - Design Features

Suitability of cavity wall lintels to meet the stipulated
thermal performance requirements of Part L1 & L2
of the Building Regulations Approved Document
Catnics standard range of open back

lintels are available with and without
perforated steel base plates. The unique
design of the companys open back
lintels incorporate a perforated steel
base plate to help minimise cold
bridging without affecting structural
performance.
Steel
Post Galvanised
Steel
The results confirmed that the critical

effective conductivity value is not
exceeded and that Catnics standard
Open Back without base plate
Hot-Dipped Post Galvanised

All Catnic CXL lintels and fabricated lintels are fully submerged
in a zinc bath after manufacture, to BS EN ISO 1461: 1999,
fully protecting every surface, cut edge and weld with a
metallurgically bonded zinc coating. The post-galvanisation
provides protection from corrosion and eliminates the need
for on-site painting or maintenance. Hot-dipped PostGalvanised lintels require a separate damp proof course,
regardless of profile shape.
Catnic undertook its own assessment

using a two dimensional steady state
heat flow analysis on the full standard
range of cavity wall perforated lintels
with the window frame overlapping the
cavity by 30mm.
lintels offer complete compliance with

the requirements of the Approved
Documents. For designs incorporating
lintels with unperforated base plates,
suitable insulated lining is required.
For all applications a sealant should be
provided at front and back of the
window frame to improve air tightness.
Open Back with a perforated base plate

Requirement: Effective conductivity value of the steel must
Requirement: No restrictions on usage
not exceed 30W/mK

CG style lintel
CH & CX style lintel

Insulation

Insulation

30mm minimum
30 Min.
30mm minimum
30 Min.
plasterboard
plasterboard

back of window head

back of window head
Catnic design features that help reduce cold bridging by offering the following specific benefits
Open Back Lintels

Stainless Steel
Continuous
insulation
Plaster key
Catnic stainless steel lintels ensure a high degree of

corrosion resistance without requiring additional protection.
Manufactured from Austenitic Stainless Steel (chrome nickel
alloys) grade 1.4301 (304) to BS EN10088-2-1.4301, they
do not require any further corrosion protection and offer
excellent corrosion resistance combined with high ductility
and strength making it suitable for schools, hospitals and
particularly aggressive environments. Stainless Steel lintels
incorporating our unique tray profile do not require a separate
damp proof course.
Fully-insulated, reducing heat loss

Catnic Cavity wall lintels are supplied
fully insulated. To further minimise any
thermal bridging the lintels are designed
without a base plate or with a
perforated base plate.
The combination of a fully insulated
lintel in conjunction with no base plate
or perforated base plate ensures that
Catnic Lintels comply with the
necessary requirements of Part L of the
Building Reguilations 2006 where walls
must have a U value of no more than
0.35 W/mK.
Catnic standard external wall lintels

have a linear thermal transmittance
value of less than 0.21 W/mK.
Unique Design
The perforated base plate pattern on
the underside of the lintel, helps to
minimize any potential cold bridge path
strength or integrity.
Accessories
Accessories such as the Catnic Cavity
Weep Vent, used at 450mm centres
above the lintel will vent interstitial
condensation which is sometimes
associated with cold bridging.

Catnic lintels offer many benefits to specifiers and builders
through a combination of their design, thermal efficiency
and corrosion protection. These major features ensure
that Catnic lintels are widely used, and respected,
throughout the building industry
Steel
Galvanised Steel
Duplex coating
Continuous
insulation
Plaster key
Open Back Lintels
Duplex Corrosion
Protection System
Many Catnic lintels employ not
just one but two methods of protection
against corrosive attack: The unique,
sophisticated Duplex Corrosion
Protection system.
Manufactured from hot-dipped
galvanised steel to BS EN 10327: 2004
of grade DX51D & Z275 with the added
protection of a black coloured polyester
resin finish. The protection system
complies fully with the chemical and
physical test requirements outlined in
Table 2 of BS 5977:PART 2:1983 and
table C.1 of BS EN845-2:2003 for lintels
effectively having their own built-in
Damp Proof Course (DPC).
The famous black coating makes
Catnic lintels instantly recognisable and
provides an effective barrier against
moisture or chemical attack leached
Built-in Damp Proof Course

Many Catnic lintels offer a
unique profile shape that combine
with the unique Duplex Corrosion
Protection or Stainless Steel to create
an effective barrier that acts as a builtin DPC meaning any water penetrating
into the cavity automatically transfers
across the sloping face of the lintel
and is disposed of externally.
The ease of brick laying directly onto
a solid surface eliminates the risk of
damage while installing, or any
possibility of incorrectly installing, a
separate DPC membrane. The result
is an aesthetically pleasing, clean-line
finish above the window head that
saves time and cost. In areas of
sheltered to medium exposed weather
conditions there is no need to install
a separate DPC.*
Integral Plaster Key

Many Catnic lintels come
complete with an integral plaster
key that avoid the hazards of working
with a mesh key. In addition the unique
design of the perforated base plates on
CH/CX lintels minimise cold bridging
without affecting the structural
performance.
Continuous Insulation
Many Catnic lintels are supplied
with CFC & HCFC free insulation
maximising their thermal efficiency and
compliance with Part L.
Leading with Service

Catnic is committed to delivering the most
comprehensive service to architects, designers and
engineers to meet any requirement for any project
Service
Help where you need it

10
11
The insulation is accurately shaped

to optimise the thermal performance
extending continuously along the full
length of the lintel and cannot be
dislodged, leaving no potential
cold spots.
* NHBC & 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 76.

Catnic lintels offer many benefits to specifiers and builders
through a combination of their design, thermal efficiency
and corrosion protection. These major features ensure
that Catnic lintels are widely used, and respected,
throughout the building industry
Steel
Galvanised Steel
Duplex coating
Continuous
insulation
Plaster key
Open Back Lintels
Duplex Corrosion
Protection System
Many Catnic lintels employ not
just one but two methods of protection
against corrosive attack: The unique,
sophisticated Duplex Corrosion
Protection system.
Manufactured from hot-dipped
galvanised steel to BS EN 10327: 2004
of grade DX51D & Z275 with the added
protection of a black coloured polyester
resin finish. The protection system
complies fully with the chemical and
physical test requirements outlined in
Table 2 of BS 5977:PART 2:1983 and
table C.1 of BS EN845-2:2003 for lintels
effectively having their own built-in
Damp Proof Course (DPC).
The famous black coating makes
Catnic lintels instantly recognisable and
provides an effective barrier against
moisture or chemical attack leached

Many Catnic lintels offer a
unique profile shape that combine
with the unique Duplex Corrosion
Protection or Stainless Steel to create
an effective barrier that acts as a builtin DPC meaning any water penetrating
into the cavity automatically transfers
across the sloping face of the lintel
and is disposed of externally.
The ease of brick laying directly onto
a solid surface eliminates the risk of
damage while installing, or any
possibility of incorrectly installing, a
separate DPC membrane. The result
is an aesthetically pleasing, clean-line
finish above the window head that
saves time and cost. In areas of
sheltered to medium exposed weather
conditions there is no need to install
a separate DPC.*
Integral Plaster Key

Many Catnic lintels come
complete with an integral plaster
key that avoid the hazards of working
with a mesh key. In addition the unique
design of the perforated base plates on
CH/CX lintels minimise cold bridging
without affecting the structural
performance.
Continuous Insulation
Many Catnic lintels are supplied
with CFC & HCFC free insulation
maximising their thermal efficiency and
compliance with Part L.
Leading with Service

Catnic is committed to delivering the most
comprehensive service to architects, designers and
engineers to meet any requirement for any project
Service
Help where you need it

10
11
The insulation is accurately shaped

to optimise the thermal performance
extending continuously along the full
length of the lintel and cannot be
dislodged, leaving no potential
cold spots.
* NHBC & 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 76.
Help When You Need It
Fully committed to providing

first class service support
Unsurpassed technical service and support from

our experienced, helpful and friendly team
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 placing orders, to
enquiring about prices or deliveries
Comprehensive range of back-up
literature
On-line help via Catnic.com
CAD details available on-line providing
instant access to lintel drawings
Catnic is committed to providing the

building industry with new and improved
products, borne from investment in
design and 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 and machinery and
the latest technologies
Continuously dedicated to research
and development of the industry and
our product offering
10
Catnics sales and technical teams are

dedicated to matching the quality of our
products with the excellence of our
service, from the professional voice at
the end of the telephone to our on-site
consultation.
Full service support for customers
Catnic has been at the forefront of lintel
design for over 35 years. Our reputation
for exceptional quality and technical
expertise has ensured customers
satisfaction and loyalty in the products
and services that we offer.
Catnics team:
Are professional and experienced
Are extensively trained
Have comprehensive product and
industry knowledge
Have a committed parent company
who are Investors in People Corus.
NEXT
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DELIVERY
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conditions
Terms an
apply
Technical support
Experienced engineers qualified in
construction enable Catnic to offer an
advisory service to anyone engaged on
building projects, regardless of size,
from a private house extension, to a
major housing development or
commercial building.
Telephone Technical
Services on
029 2033 7900
Technical enquiry forms to

accompany your drawings ensuring
necessary information is received 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

CLASS The Catnic Lintel Advanced
Scheduling System is the most
comprehensive, enviable lintel
scheduling service available. One
concise document leaves no room
for confusion or misunderstanding.
CLASS clearly provides:
A description of each lintel, its
location, price and delivery time
Guaranteed structural adequacy
A site summary
Design service for bespoke lintels

In addition to its standard range, Catnic
design and manufacture a huge range
of specials. The bespoke range is
designed and fabricated to satisfy
features such as long spans, chamfered
brickwork, reduced toe lintels for cant
bricks, arched openings and other
applications where non-standard
construction is utilised. For further
information please turn to page 46
of this guide.
To access the benefits of CLASS free

of charge, simply send your project
drawings (dimensional plans, sections
and elevations), floor layout and roof
carcass, (along with a copy of the
technical enquiry form in the back
of this Product Selector) to our
Technical team.
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Help When You Need It
Fully committed to providing

first class service support
Unsurpassed technical service and support from

our experienced, helpful and friendly team
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 placing orders, to
enquiring about prices or deliveries
Comprehensive range of back-up
literature
On-line help via Catnic.com
CAD details available on-line providing
instant access to lintel drawings
Catnic is committed to providing the

building industry with new and improved
products, borne from investment in
design and 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 and machinery and
the latest technologies
Continuously dedicated to research
and development of the industry and
our product offering
10
Catnics sales and technical teams are

dedicated to matching the quality of our
products with the excellence of our
service, from the professional voice at
the end of the telephone to our on-site
consultation.
Full service support for customers
Catnic has been at the forefront of lintel
design for over 35 years. Our reputation
for exceptional quality and technical
expertise has ensured customers
satisfaction and loyalty in the products
and services that we offer.
Catnics team:
Are professional and experienced
Are extensively trained
Have comprehensive product and
industry knowledge
Have a committed parent company
who are Investors in People Corus.
NEXT
Y
A
D
DELIVERY
BLE
AVAILdA
conditions
Terms an
apply
Technical support
Experienced engineers qualified in
construction enable Catnic to offer an
advisory service to anyone engaged on
building projects, regardless of size,
from a private house extension, to a
major housing development or
commercial building.
Telephone Technical
Services on
029 2033 7900
Technical enquiry forms to

accompany your drawings ensuring
necessary information is received 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

CLASS The Catnic Lintel Advanced
Scheduling System is the most
comprehensive, enviable lintel
scheduling service available. One
concise document leaves no room
for confusion or misunderstanding.
CLASS clearly provides:
A description of each lintel, its
location, price and delivery time
Guaranteed structural adequacy
A site summary
Design service for bespoke lintels

In addition to its standard range, Catnic
design and manufacture a huge range
of specials. The bespoke range is
designed and fabricated to satisfy
features such as long spans, chamfered
brickwork, reduced toe lintels for cant
bricks, arched openings and other
applications where non-standard
construction is utilised. For further
information please turn to page 46
of this guide.
To access the benefits of CLASS free

of charge, simply send your project
drawings (dimensional plans, sections
and elevations), floor layout and roof
carcass, (along with a copy of the
technical enquiry form in the back
of this Product Selector) to our
Technical team.
11
How to Select a Lintel

You need to know 3 things:
1 The wall construction
2 The length of lintel required
3 The load to be applied on the lintel
Wall Construction
Once you have determined your wall construction please refer to the lintel selector overleaf
Cavity Wall
If the construction is a cavity
wall, see the Open Back lintel
section on page 19. You will
need to know the cavity wall
dimensions to choose the
correct lintel:
the external leaf
dimension
the cavity dimension
including insulation
the internal leaf dimension
Timber Frame
For timber frame
constructions, you need
to know:
the external leaf
dimension
cavity dimension
Once you have these
dimensions, please refer to
the Timber Frame lintels
section on page 35.
Guide to Specification
2
Product Selector
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14
16
For example, an 1800mm structural

opening will require a 2100mm lintel
(2200mm for CXL).
Applied Load
All lintels are designed to carry a
specific safe working load (SWL).
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Internal Partition and

Load Bearing Wall
Lintels for internal partitions
and load bearing walls
come in three styles:
corrugated lintels for nonload bearing applications
channel section lintels
for loadings involving
blockwork and floor joists
box profile lintels for
heavier loads including
point loads and wider
openings. These lintels
are featured on page 42.
Lintel Length
The length of lintel required is
calculated by establishing the total
width of the structural opening and
adding 150mm (200mm for CXL lintels)
end bearing allowance for each end.
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External Solid Wall

There 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
Lintels suitable for use in
external solid wall
constructions can be found
on page 37.
Catnic is committed to assist you in selecting

the right Catnic product for the job
Specification
Once you have established

each of the above, you will
be able to choose the
correct lintel for your job
by referring to the relevant
tables in this guide
If you are not skilled in the method

of load assessment, or the load has
not been supplied to you by a third
party, for advice please contact:
Telephone Catnic
Technical Services on
029 2033 7900
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How to Select a Lintel

You need to know 3 things:
1 The wall construction
2 The length of lintel required
3 The load to be applied on the lintel
Wall Construction
Once you have determined your wall construction please refer to the lintel selector overleaf
Cavity Wall
If the construction is a cavity
wall, see the Open Back lintel
section on page 19. You will
need to know the cavity wall
dimensions to choose the
correct lintel:
the external leaf
dimension
the cavity dimension
including insulation
the internal leaf dimension
Timber Frame
For timber frame
constructions, you need
to know:
the external leaf
dimension
cavity dimension
Once you have these
dimensions, please refer to
the Timber Frame lintels
section on page 35.
Guide to Specification
2
Product Selector
13
14
16
For example, an 1800mm structural

opening will require a 2100mm lintel
(2200mm for CXL).
Applied Load
All lintels are designed to carry a
specific safe working load (SWL).
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Internal Partition and

Load Bearing Wall
Lintels for internal partitions
and load bearing walls
come in three styles:
corrugated lintels for nonload bearing applications
channel section lintels
for loadings involving
blockwork and floor joists
box profile lintels for
heavier loads including
point loads and wider
openings. These lintels
are featured on page 42.
Lintel Length
The length of lintel required is
calculated by establishing the total
width of the structural opening and
adding 150mm (200mm for CXL lintels)
end bearing allowance for each end.
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External Solid Wall

There 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
Lintels suitable for use in
external solid wall
constructions can be found
on page 37.
Catnic is committed to assist you in selecting

the right Catnic product for the job
Specification
Once you have established

each of the above, you will
be able to choose the
correct lintel for your job
by referring to the relevant
tables in this guide
If you are not skilled in the method

of load assessment, or the load has
not been supplied to you by a third
party, for advice please contact:
Telephone Catnic
Technical Services on
029 2033 7900
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Product Selector
A lintel for every application
Cavity Wall Lintels
Cavity Wall Lintels
page 20
page 22
page 24
50-65mm Cavity Wall
Continuous
solid infill
block
Continuous
solid infill
block
100 48
95
100 48
95
page 26
70-85mm Cavity Wall
Continuous
solid infill
block
Continuous
solid infill
block
100 48
95
100
68
100
95
68
100
95
page 27
110-125mm Cavity Wall
Continuous
solid infill
block
Continuous
solid infill
block
68
95
100
88
100
95
88
95
100
Continuous
solid infill
block
Continuous
solid infill
block
88
108
95
100
108
95
100
108
100
95
128
95
100
Continuous
solid infill
block
Continuous
solid infill
block
95
100
page 28
128
100
95
Continuous
solid infill
block
Continuous
solid infill
block
128
95
100
148
95
100
148
95
100
148
95
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
CG50/100
CH50/100
CX50/100
CG70/100
CH70/100
CX70/100
CG90/100
CH90/100
CX90/100
CG110/100
CH110/100
CX110/100
CG130/100
CH130/100
CX130/100
CG150/100
CH150/100
CX150/100
115mm Cavity
140mmCavity
Wide Inner Leaf Cavity Wall Lintels

page 21
50-65mm Cavity Wall 125-140mm WIL
Wide Outer Leaf Cavity Wall Lintels

page 23
Continuous
solid infill
block
Continuous
solid infill
block
page 25
Continuous
solid infill
block
Continuous
solid infill
block
Extreme Loading Cavity Wall Lintels

page 31
50mm Cavity
page 29
50mm Cavity Wall
140-150mm WOL
75mm Cavity Wall 100mm Cavity Wall

140-150mm WOL 140-150mm WOL
Continuous
solid infill
block
Continuous
solid infill
block
48
125
95
48
95
125
48
125
95
68
95
125
68
95
125
68
95
125
88
125
95
213
125
95
88
95
50
130
100
70
130
100
90
265
213
6
259
240
140
213
6
133
133
213
6
236
100
133
213
6
88
90mm Cavity
133
125
70mm Cavity
133
284
309
290
315
6
334
340
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Standard Duty
Standard Duty
Extreme Duty
Extreme Duty
Extreme Duty
Extreme Duty
Extreme Duty
CG50/125
CH50/125
CX50/125
CG70/125
CH70/125
CX70/125
CG90/125
CH90/125
CX90/125
CN42C
CN99/124C
CN99/1644C
CXL240
CXL265
CXL290
CXL315
CXL340
Closed Eaves Cavity Wall Lintels
Timber Frame Cavity Wall Lintels
page 34
page 36
50-85mm Cavity 90-105mm Cavity
50-75mm Cavity
50-60mmCavity 70-80mmCavity 90-100mmCavity
35-60mm Cavity
100
48
143
100
60
88
60
100
75
100
47
75
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
CGE50/100
CGE90/100
CN55A
CN55C
95
67
143
90
95
95
Standard Duty Standard Duty Standard Duty
CTF5
YRY
A
D
DELIVE
219
143
Standard Duty
NEXT
215mm Fairface Brick Wall
h
h
h
page 38
200 & 215mm Solid Walls
CTF7
CTF9
38
100
95
100
95
95
182
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Standard Duty
CN23B
CN23C
CN71A
CN71C
CN81B
CN81C
CN50C
CN51C
BLE
AVermAsIaLndAconditions
T
Single Leaf Lintels
apply
Internal Solid Wall Lintels
page 41
102mm Exterior Solid Wall
page 43
100mm Solid Wall
75mm Solid Wall
page 44
140 -150mm Solid Wall
100mm Solid Wall
70
55
h
h
h
25
91
Light Duty
CNZ94A
Standard Duty Standard Duty Standard Duty Standard Duty
CNZ94C
CNZ95C
CNZ96C
CNZ97C
94
100
95
Heavy Duty
Standard Duty Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
CNZ97D
CN48C
CN49C
CN49D
25
68
98
Extra Light Duty Extra Light Duty
CN92
CN102
103
140
100
Light Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
CN100
CN5XA
CN5XC
CN6XB
CN6XC
Extra Heavy Duty Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
CN99/438C
CN66XC
CN99/436C
CN56XA
Accessories
Special Lintels
page 64
page 47
Standard Arch
Lintels
Any Wall Construction
Bespoke Arch
Lintels
Bay Window
Lintels
Corner Lintels
With over 10,000 variations available to choose from, theres a design to suit any
size, shape, length, breadth and depth of doorway, archway, window or aperture.
Corrosion protection
Aesthetics
Moisture Control
Moisture Control
Aesthetics
Soffit
Cladding
Arch
Centres
Stop Ends
Weep Vents
External
Plaster Key
Cant find what youre looking for?

Contact Catnic Technical Services on 029 2033 7900
www.catnic.com
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Product Selector
A lintel for every application
Cavity Wall Lintels
Cavity Wall Lintels
page 20
page 22
page 24
50-65mm Cavity Wall
Continuous
solid infill
block
Continuous
solid infill
block
100 48
95
100 48
95
page 26
70-85mm Cavity Wall
Continuous
solid infill
block
Continuous
solid infill
block
100 48
95
100
68
100
95
68
100
95
page 27
Continuous
solid infill
block
Continuous
solid infill
block
68
95
100
88
100
95
88
95
100
Continuous
solid infill
block
Continuous
solid infill
block
88
108
95
100
108
95
100
108
100
95
128
95
100
Continuous
solid infill
block
Continuous
solid infill
block
95
100
page 28
128
100
95
Continuous
solid infill
block
Continuous
solid infill
block
128
95
100
148
95
100
148
95
100
148
95
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
CG50/100
CH50/100
CX50/100
CG70/100
CH70/100
CX70/100
CG90/100
CH90/100
CX90/100
CG110/100
CH110/100
CX110/100
CG130/100
CH130/100
CX130/100
CG150/100
CH150/100
CX150/100
115mm Cavity
140mmCavity
Wide Inner Leaf Cavity Wall Lintels

page 21
Wide Outer Leaf Cavity Wall Lintels

page 23
Continuous
solid infill
block
Continuous
solid infill
block
page 25
Continuous
solid infill
block
Continuous
solid infill
block
Extreme Loading Cavity Wall Lintels

page 31
50mm Cavity
page 29
50mm Cavity Wall
140-150mm WOL
75mm Cavity Wall 100mm Cavity Wall

140-150mm WOL 140-150mm WOL
Continuous
solid infill
block
Continuous
solid infill
block
48
125
95
48
95
125
48
125
95
68
95
125
68
95
125
68
95
125
88
125
95
213
125
95
88
95
50
130
100
70
130
100
90
265
213
6
259
240
140
213
6
133
133
213
6
236
100
133
213
6
88
90mm Cavity
133
125
70mm Cavity
133
284
309
290
315
6
334
340
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Standard Duty
Standard Duty
Extreme Duty
Extreme Duty
Extreme Duty
Extreme Duty
Extreme Duty
CG50/125
CH50/125
CX50/125
CG70/125
CH70/125
CX70/125
CG90/125
CH90/125
CX90/125
CN42C
CN99/124C
CN99/1644C
CXL240
CXL265
CXL290
CXL315
CXL340
Closed Eaves Cavity Wall Lintels
Timber Frame Cavity Wall Lintels
page 34
page 36
50-85mm Cavity 90-105mm Cavity
50-75mm Cavity
50-60mmCavity 70-80mmCavity 90-100mmCavity
35-60mm Cavity
100
48
143
100
60
88
60
100
75
100
47
75
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
CGE50/100
CGE90/100
CN55A
CN55C
95
67
143
90
95
95
Standard Duty Standard Duty Standard Duty
CTF5
YRY
A
D
DELIVE
219
143
Standard Duty
NEXT
215mm Fairface Brick Wall
h
h
h
page 38
200 & 215mm Solid Walls
CTF7
CTF9
38
100
95
100
95
95
182
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Standard Duty
CN23B
CN23C
CN71A
CN71C
CN81B
CN81C
CN50C
CN51C
BLE
AVermAsIaLndAconditions
T
Single Leaf Lintels
apply
Internal Solid Wall Lintels
page 41
page 43
100mm Solid Wall
75mm Solid Wall
page 44
140 -150mm Solid Wall
100mm Solid Wall
70
55
h
h
h
25
91
Light Duty
CNZ94A
Standard Duty Standard Duty Standard Duty Standard Duty
CNZ94C
CNZ95C
CNZ96C
CNZ97C
94
100
95
Heavy Duty
Standard Duty Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
CNZ97D
CN48C
CN49C
CN49D
25
68
98
Extra Light Duty Extra Light Duty
CN92
CN102
103
140
100
Light Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
CN100
CN5XA
CN5XC
CN6XB
CN6XC
Extra Heavy Duty Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
CN99/438C
CN66XC
CN99/436C
CN56XA
Accessories
Special Lintels
page 64
page 47
Standard Arch
Lintels
Any Wall Construction
Bespoke Arch
Lintels
Bay Window
Lintels
Corner Lintels
With over 10,000 variations available to choose from, theres a design to suit any
size, shape, length, breadth and depth of doorway, archway, window or aperture.
Corrosion protection
Aesthetics
Moisture Control
Moisture Control
Aesthetics
Soffit
Cladding
Arch
Centres
Stop Ends
Weep Vents
External
Plaster Key
Cant find what youre looking for?

Contact Catnic Technical Services on 029 2033 7900
www.catnic.com
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Steel Lintels
Steel Lintels
Cavity Walls
Timber Frame
Single Leaf Walls
Cavity Walls
Provide insulated steel lintel with built in

damp proof course and integral plaster
key, manufactured and designed in
accordance with BS EN 845-2:2003.
Provide steel lintel with built in

damp proof course, manufactured
and designed in accordance with
BS EN 845-2:2003.

BS EN 845-2:2003.
Product reference:
Catnic CG or CH or CX
Product reference:
Catnic CTF or CN23.
Product reference:
Catnic CNZ or CN48 or CN49
Provide insulated stainless steel lintel

with built in damp proof course and
integral plaster key, manufactured and
designed in accordance with BS EN
845-2:2003
Material:
DX51D & Z275 galvanised steel
coated with Duplex Corrosion
Protection system.
Material:
Protection system.
Installation:
Bed on mortar with a minimum 150mm
bearing at each end. Raise inner and
outer leaves of masonry together.
Installation:
bearing at each end. Install pinch batten
and restraint clips to the timber frame
as per manufacturers instructions. Prop
and laterally restrain the lintel during
construction.
Material:
Protection system (CN48, CN49) or
S250GD & Z600 galvanised steel (CNZ).
Installation:
bearing at each end. When installing the
masonry the lintels must be propped
and laterally restrained during
construction.
Product reference:
Catnic C
Material:
Austenitic Stainless Steel grade 304S15
to BS EN 10088-2-1.4301.
Installation:
Other Applications
Lintel Accessories
Provide insulated steel lintels with

Duplex Corrosion Protection system,
manufactured and designed in
Lintel Stop Ends

Provide lintel Stop Ends to cavity wall
lintels.
Lintel Cavity Weep Vents

Provide lintel Cavity Weep Vents to
cavity wall lintels.
Lintel Soffit Cladding

Provide PVCu lintel Soffit Cladding.
Install lintel Soffit Cladding
Product reference:
Catnic CL3 or C90
Product reference:
Catnic WV colour
Installation:
Insert lintel Stop Ends to suit lintel
profiles on either end of the lintel.
Position in the nearest perpend at/or
beyond the end of the opening.
Installation:
Insert lintel Cavity Weep Vents (ref:
Catnic WV colour) at 450mm
centres. At least two per opening to be
installed.
Product reference:
Catnic RC for Rebated Cavity Wall
lintels, or FC for Standard Cavity Walls
and colour)
Product reference:
Catnic C
Material: DX51D & Z275 galvanised
steel coated with Duplex Corrosion
Protection system or DX51D Z600
galvanised steel
Installation:
outer leaves of masonry together whilst
propping and laterally restraining the
lintel during construction.
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Installation: Install lintel soffit cladding

in accordance with manufacturers
instructions.
Lintel Arch Centre

Provide HIPS Arch Centre.
Product reference:
Catnic Arch Centre ACA or ACB
Installation: Install Arch Centre in
accordance with manufacturers fixing
instructions.
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Steel Lintels
Steel Lintels
Cavity Walls
Timber Frame
Single Leaf Walls
Cavity Walls
Provide insulated steel lintel with built in

damp proof course and integral plaster
key, manufactured and designed in

BS EN 845-2:2003.

BS EN 845-2:2003.
Product reference:
Catnic CG or CH or CX
Product reference:
Catnic CTF or CN23.
Product reference:
Catnic CNZ or CN48 or CN49
Provide insulated stainless steel lintel

with built in damp proof course and
integral plaster key, manufactured and
designed in accordance with BS EN
845-2:2003
Material:
Protection system.
Material:
Protection system.
Installation:
Installation:
bearing at each end. Install pinch batten
and restraint clips to the timber frame
as per manufacturers instructions. Prop
and laterally restrain the lintel during
construction.
Material:
Protection system (CN48, CN49) or
S250GD & Z600 galvanised steel (CNZ).
Installation:
bearing at each end. When installing the
masonry the lintels must be propped
and laterally restrained during
construction.
Product reference:
Catnic C
Material:
Austenitic Stainless Steel grade 304S15
to BS EN 10088-2-1.4301.
Installation:
Other Applications
Lintel Accessories
Provide insulated steel lintels with

Duplex Corrosion Protection system,
manufactured and designed in
Lintel Stop Ends

Provide lintel Stop Ends to cavity wall
lintels.
Lintel Cavity Weep Vents

Provide lintel Cavity Weep Vents to
cavity wall lintels.
Lintel Soffit Cladding

Provide PVCu lintel Soffit Cladding.
Install lintel Soffit Cladding
Product reference:
Catnic CL3 or C90
Product reference:
Catnic WV colour
Installation:
Insert lintel Stop Ends to suit lintel
profiles on either end of the lintel.
Position in the nearest perpend at/or
beyond the end of the opening.
Installation:
Insert lintel Cavity Weep Vents (ref:
Catnic WV colour) at 450mm
centres. At least two per opening to be
installed.
Product reference:
Catnic RC for Rebated Cavity Wall
lintels, or FC for Standard Cavity Walls
and colour)
Product reference:
Catnic C
Material: DX51D & Z275 galvanised
steel coated with Duplex Corrosion
Protection system or DX51D Z600
galvanised steel
Installation:
outer leaves of masonry together whilst
propping and laterally restraining the
lintel during construction.
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Installation: Install lintel soffit cladding

in accordance with manufacturers
instructions.
Lintel Arch Centre

Provide HIPS Arch Centre.
Product reference:
Catnic Arch Centre ACA or ACB
Installation: Install Arch Centre in
accordance with manufacturers fixing
instructions.
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Cavity Wall Lintels
Open Back Lintels

Two Styles are available for use in cavity wall construction:
Catnic 'Cougar Open Back' lintels and CH & CX lintels
incorporate insulation, built in plaster key and built in DPC
Steel Lintel Products
18
Cavity Wall Lintels

Steelwork
CH & CX
Benefits
Triangulated masonry load

Supporting uniformly distributed
masonry load
timber floor and roof loads
Suitable for fair faced inner leaf
masonry
As CG plus:
Supports concrete floors
Attic truss loads
Larger span multiple truss loads
Easy-to-use open back profile

Allows masonry to be built up
continuously on both outer and
inner leaf
Conditions of use
Nominal 150mm end bearings
Both leaves are raised together
One course of block prior to
installation of floor/roof
Refer to Installing a cavity wall lintel
(page 71)
Materials used in Lintels

The CG, CH and CX ranges are formed
from galvanised steel, then powder
coated
Note:
For a definition of these terms see the
Glossary of Technical Terms on page 82.
Catnic is committed to offering brand leading steel

lintels to suit any size, shape, length, breadth and
depth of doorway, archway, window and aperture
Steel Lintels
CG
Typical Catnic Cougar lintel over a timber window
Duplex corrosion protection

Ensures optimum durability and
longevity
Built-in DPC
Saves time in construction, and means
cavity is easy to clean without risk of
damage to DPC (refer to page 76)
Built-in plaster key
With staggered slots applied to the inner
flange and ribbed underside of insulation
(perforated steel baseplate on CH and
CX range)
19
30
33
35
37
40
42
45
46
Integral insulation
Maximising thermal efficiency,
minimising cold bridging
Accessories
ArchCentres, Stop Ends, Cavity Weep
Vents, Soffit Cladding (refer to page 64)
NOTE: Whilst the above information is intended to offer
general guidance regarding typical applications, it should
not be considered as comprehensive. Requirements not
fully covered by the above should be referred to our
technical services department for individual consideration.
19
Cavity Wall Lintels
Open Back Lintels

Two Styles are available for use in cavity wall construction:
Catnic 'Cougar Open Back' lintels and CH & CX lintels
incorporate insulation, built in plaster key and built in DPC
Steel Lintel Products
18
Cavity Wall Lintels

Steelwork
CH & CX
Benefits

masonry load
timber floor and roof loads
Suitable for fair faced inner leaf
masonry
As CG plus:
Supports concrete floors
Attic truss loads
Larger span multiple truss loads

Allows masonry to be built up
continuously on both outer and
inner leaf
Conditions of use
Nominal 150mm end bearings
Both leaves are raised together
One course of block prior to
installation of floor/roof
Refer to Installing a cavity wall lintel
(page 71)
Materials used in Lintels

The CG, CH and CX ranges are formed
from galvanised steel, then powder
coated
Note:
For a definition of these terms see the
Glossary of Technical Terms on page 82.
Catnic is committed to offering brand leading steel

lintels to suit any size, shape, length, breadth and
depth of doorway, archway, window and aperture
Steel Lintels
CG
Typical Catnic Cougar lintel over a timber window

longevity
Built-in DPC
Saves time in construction, and means
cavity is easy to clean without risk of
damage to DPC (refer to page 76)
Built-in plaster key
With staggered slots applied to the inner
flange and ribbed underside of insulation
(perforated steel baseplate on CH and
CX range)
19
30
33
35
37
40
42
45
46
Integral insulation
Maximising thermal efficiency,
minimising cold bridging
Accessories
ArchCentres, Stop Ends, Cavity Weep
Vents, Soffit Cladding (refer to page 64)
NOTE: Whilst the above information is intended to offer
general guidance regarding typical applications, it should
not be considered as comprehensive. Requirements not
fully covered by the above should be referred to our
technical services department for individual consideration.
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Cavity Wall Lintels
Cavity Wall Lintels
Open Back Lintels
Open Back Lintels
For 50-65mm cavity

100-115mm inner leaf
For 50-65mm cavity

125-140*mm wide inner leaf
Standard Duty
Standard Duty
CG50/125*
CG50/100
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
7.3
8.0
8.6
9.8
12.3
Nominal height h (mm)
140
140
160
180
220
220
100
48
95
900-1200
1500-1800 2100-2400 2700-3000
SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN)
12
17
20
26
Weight (kg/m)
6.3
7.8
9.0
12.9
140
140
180
220
125
All ratios are shown inner to outer

Standard lengths are available in 300mm increments.
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
CH50/125
h

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
900-1800
1950-2100 2250-2400
32
48
45
Weight (kg/m)
10.5
13.1
13.1
157
157
157
Continuous
solid infill
block

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
100
48
95
900-1800
1950-2100 2250-2400
32
48
45
Weight (kg/m)
10.7
13.4
13.4
157
157
157
Extra Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
CX50/100
h

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
900-2700
2850-3000 3300-3900 4200-4800
60
55
50
32
Weight (kg/m)
16.0
16.0
19.4
19.4
232
232
232
232

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
100
48
95
900-2700
2850-3000 3300-3900 4200-4800
60
55
50
32
Weight (kg/m)
16.2
16.2
19.8
19.8
232
232
232
232
Standard lengths are available in 150mm increments up to 3000mm, 300mm at lengths

3000mm - 4800mm (including 4575mm, but excluding 4500mm).

The SWL (safe working load) is based on the total UDL (uniform distributed load) over
maximum span using 150mm end bearings.
Concrete Floor Loads

When using the Catnic CH and CX Open Back ranges with concrete floors, always ensure
that the blockwork is built tight against the inner vertical face of the lintel, and that a mortar
joint is added to the top of the blockwork so that the floor units have an even spread over
the inner flange of the lintel. For guidance on installation refer to page 73.
Note: To achieve the CH & CX loading

figures indicated, lintels must be built-in
as illustrated, ensuring that the
blockwork infill is well-jointed during
construction and compatible with the
strength of the masonry above.
48
95
CX50/125
Continuous
solid infill
block
Continuous
solid infill
block
125
20
95
CH50/100
48

Continuous
solid infill
block
125
48
95
* For CG lintels used with 140mm

dense blocks please refer to
Installing a Cavity Wall Lintel
on page 72

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Cavity Wall Lintels
Cavity Wall Lintels
Open Back Lintels
Open Back Lintels
For 50-65mm cavity

For 50-65mm cavity

Standard Duty
Standard Duty
CG50/125*
CG50/100
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
7.3
8.0
8.6
9.8
12.3
140
140
160
180
220
220
100
48
95
900-1200
1500-1800 2100-2400 2700-3000
SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN)
12
17
20
26
Weight (kg/m)
6.3
7.8
9.0
12.9
140
140
180
220
125

Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
CH50/125
h

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
900-1800
1950-2100 2250-2400
32
48
45
Weight (kg/m)
10.5
13.1
13.1
157
157
157
Continuous
solid infill
block

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
100
48
95
900-1800
1950-2100 2250-2400
32
48
45
Weight (kg/m)
10.7
13.4
13.4
157
157
157
Extra Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
CX50/100
h

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
900-2700
2850-3000 3300-3900 4200-4800
60
55
50
32
Weight (kg/m)
16.0
16.0
19.4
19.4
232
232
232
232

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
100
48
95
900-2700
2850-3000 3300-3900 4200-4800
60
55
50
32
Weight (kg/m)
16.2
16.2
19.8
19.8
232
232
232
232




48
95
CX50/125
Continuous
solid infill
block
Continuous
solid infill
block
125
20
95
CH50/100
48

Continuous
solid infill
block
125
48
95

on page 72

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Cavity Wall Lintels
Cavity Wall Lintels
Open Back Lintels
Open Back Lintels
For 70-85mm cavity

For 70-85mm cavity

Standard Duty
Standard Duty
CG70/125*
CG70/100
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
140
140
160
180
220
220
100
68
95
750-1200
1350-1800 2100-2400 2700-3000
SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN)
12
17
20
26
Weight (kg/m)
6.3
8.0
9.2
13.1
140
140
180
220
125

Standard lengths are available in 150mm increments up to 1800mm,
300mm at lengths from 2100-3600mm.

from 2100-3000mm.
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
CH70/100
h

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
900-1800
1950-2100 2250-2400
32
48
45
Weight (kg/m)
10.9
13.6
13.6
157
157
157

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
68
95
900-1800
32
48
45
Weight (kg/m)
11.1
13.9
13.9
157
157
157
Extra Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty

h

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
900-2700
55
50
32
Weight (kg/m)
16.4
16.4
19.9
19.9
232
232
232
232
SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)

100
68
95
900-2700
55
50
32
Weight (kg/m)
16.7
16.7
20.3
20.3
232
232
232
232

22

95
Continuous
solid infill
block
2850-3000 3300-3900 4200-4800
60

68
Continuous
solid infill
block
125
CX70/125
Continuous
solid infill
block
2850-3000 3300-3900 4200-4800
60
1950-2100 2250-2400
CX70/100
95
CH70/125
Continuous
solid infill
block
100
68

125
68
95

on page 72

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Cavity Wall Lintels
Cavity Wall Lintels
Open Back Lintels
Open Back Lintels
For 70-85mm cavity

For 70-85mm cavity

Standard Duty
Standard Duty
CG70/125*
CG70/100
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
140
140
160
180
220
220
100
68
95
750-1200
1350-1800 2100-2400 2700-3000
SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN)
12
17
20
26
Weight (kg/m)
6.3
8.0
9.2
13.1
140
140
180
220
125

300mm at lengths from 2100-3600mm.

from 2100-3000mm.
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
CH70/100
h

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
900-1800
1950-2100 2250-2400
32
48
45
Weight (kg/m)
10.9
13.6
13.6
157
157
157

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
68
95
900-1800
32
48
45
Weight (kg/m)
11.1
13.9
13.9
157
157
157
Extra Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty

h

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
900-2700
55
50
32
Weight (kg/m)
16.4
16.4
19.9
19.9
232
232
232
232
SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)

100
68
95
900-2700
55
50
32
Weight (kg/m)
16.7
16.7
20.3
20.3
232
232
232
232

22

95
Continuous
solid infill
block
2850-3000 3300-3900 4200-4800
60

68
Continuous
solid infill
block
125
CX70/125
Continuous
solid infill
block
2850-3000 3300-3900 4200-4800
60
1950-2100 2250-2400
CX70/100
95
CH70/125
Continuous
solid infill
block
100
68

125
68
95

on page 72

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Cavity Wall Lintels
Cavity Wall Lintels
Open Back Lintels
Open Back Lintels
For 90-105mm cavity

For 90-105mm cavity

Standard Duty
Standard Duty
CG90/100
CG90/125
h
750-1500
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
140
140
160
180
220
220
100
88
95
750-1200
1350-1800 2100-2400 2700-3000
SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN)
12
17
20
26
Weight (kg/m)
6.5
8.1
9.4
13.3
140
140
180
220
125

300mm at lengths from 2100mm - 3000mm.
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
900-1800
CH90/125
Continuous
solid infill
block
1950-2100 2250-2400
32
48
45
Weight (kg/m)
11.2
14.0
14.0
157
157
157

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
100
88
95
900-1800
1950-2100 2250-2400
32
48
45
Weight (kg/m)
11.5
14.3
14.3
157
157
157
Extra Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
CX90/100
SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
900-2700
55
50
32
Weight (kg/m)
16.9
16.9
20.5
20.5
232
232
232
232

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
100
88
95
55
50
32
Weight (kg/m)
17.2
17.2
20.9
20.9
232
232
232
232

24

88
95
Continuous
solid infill
block
2850-3000 3300-3900 4200-4800
60

125
900-2700
Continuous
solid infill
block
CX90/125
Continuous
solid infill
block
2850-3000 3300-3900 4200-4800
60
95

from 3000-3600mm.
CH90/100
88

125
88
95

on page 72

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Cavity Wall Lintels
Cavity Wall Lintels
Open Back Lintels
Open Back Lintels
For 90-105mm cavity

For 90-105mm cavity

Standard Duty
Standard Duty
CG90/100
CG90/125
h
750-1500
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
140
140
160
180
220
220
100
88
95
750-1200
1350-1800 2100-2400 2700-3000
SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN)
12
17
20
26
Weight (kg/m)
6.5
8.1
9.4
13.3
140
140
180
220
125

300mm at lengths from 2100mm - 3000mm.
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
900-1800
CH90/125
Continuous
solid infill
block
1950-2100 2250-2400
32
48
45
Weight (kg/m)
11.2
14.0
14.0
157
157
157

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
100
88
95
900-1800
1950-2100 2250-2400
32
48
45
Weight (kg/m)
11.5
14.3
14.3
157
157
157
Extra Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
CX90/100
SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
900-2700
55
50
32
Weight (kg/m)
16.9
16.9
20.5
20.5
232
232
232
232

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
100
88
95
55
50
32
Weight (kg/m)
17.2
17.2
20.9
20.9
232
232
232
232

24

88
95
Continuous
solid infill
block
2850-3000 3300-3900 4200-4800
60

125
900-2700
Continuous
solid infill
block
CX90/125
Continuous
solid infill
block
2850-3000 3300-3900 4200-4800
60
95

from 3000-3600mm.
CH90/100
88

125
88
95

on page 72

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Cavity Wall Lintels
Cavity Wall Lintels
Open Back Lintels
Open Back Lintels
For 110-125mm cavity


Standard Duty
Standard Duty
CG110/100
CG130/100
h
900-1500
SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN)
1800
2100
2400-3600
15
18
20
26
Weight (kg/m)
11.3
11.3
11.9
16.8
167
167
183
247
900-1500
SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN)

100
108
95
1800
2100
2400-3600
15
18
20
26
Weight (kg/m)
11.8
11.8
12.4
17.3
167
167
183
247
100

Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
CH110/100
SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
900-1800
2100
32
48
45
12.3
14.7
14.7
157
157
157

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
100
95
CH130/100
Continuous
solid infill
block
2400
Weight (kg/m)
128
108
95
900-1800
2100
2400
32
48
45
Weight (kg/m)
12.6
15.1
15.1
157
157
157
Continuous
solid infill
block
100
128
95

Extra Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
CX110/100
h

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
900-2700
CX130/100
Continuous
solid infill
block
2850-3000 3300-3900 4200-4800
60
55
50
32
Weight (kg/m)
17.3
17.3
20.8
20.8
232
232
232
232


SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
100
108
95

26
900-2700
2850-3000 3300-3900 4200-4800
60
55
50
32
Weight (kg/m)
17.8
17.8
21.4
21.4
232
232
232
232

Continuous
solid infill
block
100
128
95



27
Cavity Wall Lintels
Cavity Wall Lintels
Open Back Lintels
Open Back Lintels


Standard Duty
Standard Duty
CG110/100
CG130/100
h
900-1500
SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN)
1800
2100
2400-3600
15
18
20
26
Weight (kg/m)
11.3
11.3
11.9
16.8
167
167
183
247
900-1500
SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN)

100
108
95
1800
2100
2400-3600
15
18
20
26
Weight (kg/m)
11.8
11.8
12.4
17.3
167
167
183
247
100

Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
CH110/100
SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
900-1800
2100
32
48
45
12.3
14.7
14.7
157
157
157

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
100
95
CH130/100
Continuous
solid infill
block
2400
Weight (kg/m)
128
108
95
900-1800
2100
2400
32
48
45
Weight (kg/m)
12.6
15.1
15.1
157
157
157
Continuous
solid infill
block
100
128
95

Extra Heavy Duty
Extra Heavy Duty
CX110/100
h

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
900-2700
CX130/100
Continuous
solid infill
block
2850-3000 3300-3900 4200-4800
60
55
50
32
Weight (kg/m)
17.3
17.3
20.8
20.8
232
232
232
232


SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
100
108
95

26
900-2700
2850-3000 3300-3900 4200-4800
60
55
50
32
Weight (kg/m)
17.8
17.8
21.4
21.4
232
232
232
232

Continuous
solid infill
block
100
128
95



27
Cavity Wall Lintels
Cavity Wall Lintels
Open Back Lintels
Wider Outer Leaf Lintels

For 140-150mm wide outer leaf

50-100mm cavity
Standard Duty
Standard Duty - 50mm Cavity
CG150/100
CN42C
h
900-1500
1800
2100
2400-3600
15
18
20
26
Weight (kg/m)
12.3
12.3
12.7
17.7
167
167
183
247
SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN)

SWL 1:1/5:1 (kN)
100
148
95
750-4200
29
Weight (kg/m)
20.5
219


300mm at lengths 3000mm - 4200mm.
Heavy Duty
CH150/100
2100
2400
32
48
45
Weight (kg/m)
13.1
15.6
15.6
157
157
157
Continuous
solid infill
block

SWL 1:1/5:1 (kN)
100
148
95
Extra Heavy Duty

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
750-4200
29
Weight (kg/m)
20.6
219
100
70
130

CN99/1644C
900-2700
2850-3000 3300-3900 4200-4800
Continuous
solid infill
block
750-4200
60
55
50
32
Weight (kg/m)
18.2
18.2
21.9
21.9
Weight (kg/m)
21.4
232
232
232
232
219
SWL 1:1/5:1 (kN)
100
148
95

28
130
CX150/100
50
CN99/124C
900-1800
SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
100
29
100
90
140


29
Cavity Wall Lintels
Cavity Wall Lintels
Open Back Lintels
Wider Outer Leaf Lintels

For 140-150mm wide outer leaf

50-100mm cavity
Standard Duty
CG150/100
CN42C
h
900-1500
1800
2100
2400-3600
15
18
20
26
Weight (kg/m)
12.3
12.3
12.7
17.7
167
167
183
247
SWL 1:1/3:1 (kN)

SWL 1:1/5:1 (kN)
100
148
95
750-4200
29
Weight (kg/m)
20.5
219


Heavy Duty
CH150/100
2100
2400
32
48
45
Weight (kg/m)
13.1
15.6
15.6
157
157
157
Continuous
solid infill
block

SWL 1:1/5:1 (kN)
100
148
95
Extra Heavy Duty

SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
750-4200
29
Weight (kg/m)
20.6
219
100
70
130

CN99/1644C
900-2700
2850-3000 3300-3900 4200-4800
Continuous
solid infill
block
750-4200
60
55
50
32
Weight (kg/m)
18.2
18.2
21.9
21.9
Weight (kg/m)
21.4
232
232
232
232
219
SWL 1:1/5:1 (kN)
100
148
95

28
130
CX150/100
50
CN99/124C
900-1800
SWL 1:1/19:1 (kN)
100
29
100
90
140


29
Cavity Wall CXL Fabricated Lintels

Designed for external cavity walls
when extreme loads are imposed
Lintels for extreme loads
Longer spans
High loads at longer spans
Varying widths
Suits a variety of wall widths
with special widths on application
Material used
Supplied in post galvanised finish.
Lintels manufactured from a universal
beam section and 6.0mm structural
grade steel plate Grade S275 to
BSEN 10025:2004 and hot dip
BSEN ISO1461:1999.
Standard increment lengths
Overall lengths are available in 50mm
increments for lengths up to 6600mm.
Optional Extra
As an optional extra, CXL lintels can
be supplied with expanded metal
mesh secured to the base plate.
Load ratios
To achieve the loading figures
shown, the lintel must be laterally
restrained and have 200mm end
bearing supports and inner to outer
load ratios between 5:1 and 19:1.
Separate DPC
A separate flexible DPC must be
installed during construction.
Note:
For alternative cavity wall constructions please contact
our Technical Services Department on 029 2033 7900.
Application:
50mm cavity & 110-115mm inner leaf

133
CXL240
Standard lengths (mm) 2100-3000 3300-4800
SWL 5:1/19:1(kN)
88
83
Weight (kg/m)
41.1
41.1
Ixx (cm4)
4051
4051
Zxx (cm3)
303
303
Serviceability moment (kNm)
50
50
Allowable reaction (kN)
66
66
5100
78
41.1
4051
303
50
66
5400
71
41.1
4051
303
50
66
5700
64
41.1
4051
303
50
66
6000
56
41.1
4051
303
50
66
6300
52
41.1
4051
303
50
66
6600
47
41.1
4051
303
50
66
213
6
6
236
240
Standard lengths are available in 50mm increments for lengths up to 6600mm.
Application:

133
CXL265
SWL 5:1/19:1 (kN)
88
83
Weight (kg/m)
42.3
42.3
Ixx (cm4)
4139
4139
Zxx (cm3)
305
305
Serviceability moment (kNm) 50.3
50.3
66
66
5100
78
42.3
4139
305
50.3
66
5400
71
42.3
4139
305
50.3
66
5700
64
42.3
4139
305
50.3
66
6000
56
42.3
4139
305
50.3
66
6300
52
42.3
4139
305
50.3
66
6600
47
42.3
4139
305
50.3
66
213
6
6
259
265
For longer lengths to support

heavy loads, please refer to
our Technical Services
Department on 029 2033 7900.
30
The SWL (safe working load) is based on the total UDL (uniform
distributed load) over maximum span using 200mm end bearings.
31
Cavity Wall CXL Fabricated Lintels

Designed for external cavity walls
when extreme loads are imposed
Lintels for extreme loads
Longer spans
High loads at longer spans
Varying widths
Suits a variety of wall widths
with special widths on application
Material used
Supplied in post galvanised finish.
Lintels manufactured from a universal
beam section and 6.0mm structural
grade steel plate Grade S275 to
BSEN 10025:2004 and hot dip
BSEN ISO1461:1999.
Standard increment lengths
Overall lengths are available in 50mm
increments for lengths up to 6600mm.
Optional Extra
As an optional extra, CXL lintels can
be supplied with expanded metal
mesh secured to the base plate.
Load ratios
To achieve the loading figures
shown, the lintel must be laterally
restrained and have 200mm end
bearing supports and inner to outer
load ratios between 5:1 and 19:1.
Separate DPC
A separate flexible DPC must be
installed during construction.
Note:
For alternative cavity wall constructions please contact
our Technical Services Department on 029 2033 7900.
Application:

133
CXL240
SWL 5:1/19:1(kN)
88
83
Weight (kg/m)
41.1
41.1
Ixx (cm4)
4051
4051
Zxx (cm3)
303
303
Serviceability moment (kNm)
50
50
66
66
5100
78
41.1
4051
303
50
66
5400
71
41.1
4051
303
50
66
5700
64
41.1
4051
303
50
66
6000
56
41.1
4051
303
50
66
6300
52
41.1
4051
303
50
66
6600
47
41.1
4051
303
50
66
213
6
6
236
240
Application:

133
CXL265
SWL 5:1/19:1 (kN)
88
83
Weight (kg/m)
42.3
42.3
Ixx (cm4)
4139
4139
Zxx (cm3)
305
305
50.3
66
66
5100
78
42.3
4139
305
50.3
66
5400
71
42.3
4139
305
50.3
66
5700
64
42.3
4139
305
50.3
66
6000
56
42.3
4139
305
50.3
66
6300
52
42.3
4139
305
50.3
66
6600
47
42.3
4139
305
50.3
66
213
6
6
259
265
For longer lengths to support

heavy loads, please refer to
our Technical Services
30
31
Cavity Wall CXL

Fabricated Lintels
Cavity Wall Eaves Lintels
Application:
Eaves Lintels
For use in cavity wall construction

for closed eaves applications

CXL290
SWL 5:1/19:1 (kN)
88
83
Weight (kg/m)
43.5
43.5
Ixx (cm4)
4222
4222
Zxx (cm3)
307
307
50.6
66
66
Closed eaves lintels are

manufactured from galvanised
steel and powder coated for
extra protection. Available in
both Cougar open back or
Classic box styles
133
5100
78
43.5
4222
307
50.6
66
5400
71
43.5
4222
307
50.6
66
5700
64
43.5
4222
307
50.6
66
6000
56
43.5
4222
307
50.6
66
6300
52
43.5
4222
307
50.6
66
6600
47
43.5
4222
307
50.6
66
213
6
6
284
290
Cougar Open Back
Classic Box

Open back style lintels allow masonry to be built up
continuously on inner leaf
Typical applications
Universal application caters for all loading conditions
Direct roof loading
Attic truss loads
Supports point loads eg. multiple trusses
Application:
Duplex Corrosion Protection System

Ensures optimum durability and longevity

CXL315
SWL 5:1/19:1(kN)
88
83
Weight (kg/m)
44.6
44.6
Ixx (cm4)
4301
4301
Zxx (cm3)
311
311
50.9
66
66
Continuous insulation
Maximising thermal efficiency, minimising cold bridging
133
5100
78
44.6
4301
311
50.9
66
5400
71
44.6
4301
311
50.9
66
5700
64
44.6
4301
311
50.9
66
6000
56
44.6
4301
311
50.9
66
6300
52
44.6
4301
311
50.9
66
6600
47
44.6
4301
311
50.9
66
Integral plaster key

With staggered slots to the inner flange and ribbed
underside of insulation
213
6
6
309
315
To achieve the stated safe working load (SWL), closed eaves

lintels must be built in with solid blockwork and continuous timber
wall-plates. Allow 150mm at each end for bearing support.

With staggered slots to the underside of box section
Application:

133
CXL340
SWL 5:1/19:1 (kN)
88
83
Weight (kg/m)
45.8
45.8
Ixx (cm4)
4375
4375
Zxx (cm3)
312
312
51.6
66
66
5100
78
45.8
4375
312
51.6
66
5400
71
45.8
4375
312
51.6
66
5700
64
45.8
4375
312
51.6
66
6000
56
45.8
4375
312
51.6
66
6300
52
45.8
4375
312
51.6
66
6600
47
45.8
4375
312
51.6
66
213
6
6
334
340
Eaves Lintel
32
33
Cavity Wall CXL

Fabricated Lintels
Cavity Wall Eaves Lintels
Application:
Eaves Lintels
For use in cavity wall construction

for closed eaves applications

CXL290
SWL 5:1/19:1 (kN)
88
83
Weight (kg/m)
43.5
43.5
Ixx (cm4)
4222
4222
Zxx (cm3)
307
307
50.6
66
66
Closed eaves lintels are

both Cougar open back or
Classic box styles
133
5100
78
43.5
4222
307
50.6
66
5400
71
43.5
4222
307
50.6
66
5700
64
43.5
4222
307
50.6
66
6000
56
43.5
4222
307
50.6
66
6300
52
43.5
4222
307
50.6
66
6600
47
43.5
4222
307
50.6
66
213
6
6
284
290
Cougar Open Back
Classic Box

Open back style lintels allow masonry to be built up
continuously on inner leaf
Typical applications
Universal application caters for all loading conditions
Direct roof loading
Attic truss loads
Supports point loads eg. multiple trusses
Application:


CXL315
SWL 5:1/19:1(kN)
88
83
Weight (kg/m)
44.6
44.6
Ixx (cm4)
4301
4301
Zxx (cm3)
311
311
50.9
66
66
133
5100
78
44.6
4301
311
50.9
66
5400
71
44.6
4301
311
50.9
66
5700
64
44.6
4301
311
50.9
66
6000
56
44.6
4301
311
50.9
66
6300
52
44.6
4301
311
50.9
66
6600
47
44.6
4301
311
50.9
66

With staggered slots to the inner flange and ribbed
underside of insulation
213
6
6
309
315
To achieve the stated safe working load (SWL), closed eaves

lintels must be built in with solid blockwork and continuous timber
wall-plates. Allow 150mm at each end for bearing support.

With staggered slots to the underside of box section
Application:

133
CXL340
SWL 5:1/19:1 (kN)
88
83
Weight (kg/m)
45.8
45.8
Ixx (cm4)
4375
4375
Zxx (cm3)
312
312
51.6
66
66
5100
78
45.8
4375
312
51.6
66
5400
71
45.8
4375
312
51.6
66
5700
64
45.8
4375
312
51.6
66
6000
56
45.8
4375
312
51.6
66
6300
52
45.8
4375
312
51.6
66
6600
47
45.8
4375
312
51.6
66
213
6
6
334
340
Eaves Lintel
32
33
Open Back
For use in timber

frame construction
Timber Frame
For 50-85mm cavity

The timber frame range

consists of single and
double elements lintels
with a sloping outer face
and Duplex corrosion
protection which together
provide a built in DPC
CGE50/100
SWL (kN)*
Weight (kg/m)
900-1500 1800-2100
25
22
7.0
8.0
95
115
2400
20
10.2
115
2700
20
10.2
115
100
48
60
Benefits
For 90-105mm cavity


longevity.
CGE90/100
SWL (kN)*
Weight (kg/m)
900-1500 1800-2100
25
22
7.7
8.3
95
115
2400
20
10.7
115
2700
20
10.7
115
Restraint clips
Allows vertical differential movement
of timber frame.

Sloping outer face and Duplex
corrosion protection together provide
a built-in DPC.
All timber frame models must be

secured with restraint clips (supplied)
and a batten (not supplied) to prevent
lateral deflection (twist) during the
building stage and to achieve the
loading figures shown.
CTF5 Lintel
100
88
60
For 50-75mm cavity

100mm inner leaf
CN55A
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
900&1200
30
9.0
1500
30
9.0
1650-2100
25
9.0
2400&2700
20
9.0
Standard lengths are available in increments of 150mm. For lengths over 2700mm please contact Technical Services.
CN55C
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
900&1200
50
12.8
1500
50
12.8
1650-2100
40
12.8
2400&2700
30
12.8
143
CN23 Lintel
100
75
Note: lintels should be suitably propped during

construction. Refer to Installing Timber Frame Lintel
on page 74.
Note: for lintels to suit 100mm cavities

refer to CN71 or CN81 on Page 38.
34
35
Open Back
For use in timber

frame construction
Timber Frame
For 50-85mm cavity

The timber frame range

consists of single and
double elements lintels
with a sloping outer face
and Duplex corrosion
protection which together
provide a built in DPC
CGE50/100
SWL (kN)*
Weight (kg/m)
900-1500 1800-2100
25
22
7.0
8.0
95
115
2400
20
10.2
115
2700
20
10.2
115
100
48
60
Benefits
For 90-105mm cavity


longevity.
CGE90/100
SWL (kN)*
Weight (kg/m)
900-1500 1800-2100
25
22
7.7
8.3
95
115
2400
20
10.7
115
2700
20
10.7
115
Restraint clips
Allows vertical differential movement
of timber frame.

Sloping outer face and Duplex
corrosion protection together provide
a built-in DPC.
All timber frame models must be

secured with restraint clips (supplied)
and a batten (not supplied) to prevent
lateral deflection (twist) during the
building stage and to achieve the
loading figures shown.
CTF5 Lintel
100
88
60
For 50-75mm cavity

100mm inner leaf
CN55A
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
900&1200
30
9.0
1500
30
9.0
1650-2100
25
9.0
2400&2700
20
9.0
CN55C
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
900&1200
50
12.8
1500
50
12.8
1650-2100
40
12.8
2400&2700
30
12.8
143
CN23 Lintel
100
75
Note: lintels should be suitably propped during

construction. Refer to Installing Timber Frame Lintel
on page 74.
Note: for lintels to suit 100mm cavities

refer to CN71 or CN81 on Page 38.
34
35
External Solid Walls

For use in solid or block walls
200mm to 215mm
For 50-60mm cavity & 102mm outer leaf
Standard Duty
Solid Walls
CTF5
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
750-1200
4
3.8
128
1350-1500
5
4.8
128
1650-2400
7
5.6
183
2550-3000
7
7.2
183
3300-3600
9
8.0
218
3900-4800
10
9.0
256
47
Standard lengths are available in 150mm increments up to 3000mm, 300mm at lengths from 3000mm - 4800mm.
95

Standard Duty
CTF7
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
750-1200
4
4.2
145
1350-1500
5
5.2
145
1650-2400
7
5.9
187
2550-3000
7
7.5
187
3300-3600
9
8.3
218
3900-4800
10
9.3
265
67
95
1650-2400
7
5.9
146
2550-3000
7
8.1
200
3300-3600
9
8.4
220
3900-4800
10
9.6
271
Two-piece inverted T
For use in 200mm & 215mm

solid exterior walls
Designed to carry two separate leaves of

215mm fairface brick wall
Benefits

Box Profile
Saves on brickwork and insulation.
Resists twisting during construction

CTF9
750-1500
5
4.7
146
Classic Box
Instant full load use

Box profile is designed to carry full load of wet masonry as soon
as it is installed

Standard Duty
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
External solid wall lintels are

Classic box or two-piece
inverted T styles
90
With staggered slots to side and underside of the box
profile
95
CN51 Lintel

Heavy Duty
CN23B
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
CN23C
750-3600
10
12.8
268
3900-4800
10
16.3
268
Standard lengths are available in 150mm increments up to 3000mm, 300mm at lengths from 3000mm - 4800mm (including 4575mm but excluding 4500mm).
The SWL (safe working load) is based on the total UDL (uniform distributed load) over maximum span using 150mm end bearings.
38
95
External Solid Wall CN71 Lintel
36
37

200mm to 215mm
Standard Duty
Solid Walls
CTF5
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
750-1200
4
3.8
128
1350-1500
5
4.8
128
1650-2400
7
5.6
183
2550-3000
7
7.2
183
3300-3600
9
8.0
218
3900-4800
10
9.0
256
47
95

Standard Duty
CTF7
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
750-1200
4
4.2
145
1350-1500
5
5.2
145
1650-2400
7
5.9
187
2550-3000
7
7.5
187
3300-3600
9
8.3
218
3900-4800
10
9.3
265
67
95
1650-2400
7
5.9
146
2550-3000
7
8.1
200
3300-3600
9
8.4
220
3900-4800
10
9.6
271
Two-piece inverted T
For use in 200mm & 215mm

solid exterior walls
Designed to carry two separate leaves of

215mm fairface brick wall
Benefits

Box Profile
Saves on brickwork and insulation.
Resists twisting during construction

CTF9
750-1500
5
4.7
146
Classic Box
Instant full load use

Box profile is designed to carry full load of wet masonry as soon
as it is installed

Standard Duty
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
External solid wall lintels are

Classic box or two-piece
inverted T styles
90
With staggered slots to side and underside of the box
profile
95
CN51 Lintel

Heavy Duty
CN23B
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
CN23C
750-3600
10
12.8
268
3900-4800
10
16.3
268
Standard lengths are available in 150mm increments up to 3000mm, 300mm at lengths from 3000mm - 4800mm (including 4575mm but excluding 4500mm).
The SWL (safe working load) is based on the total UDL (uniform distributed load) over maximum span using 150mm end bearings.
38
95
External Solid Wall CN71 Lintel
36
37
Classic Box & Two-piece T Profile
Other typical External Solid Wall Lintel Applications
For 200mm & 215mm Exterior Solid Walls

Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
CN71A
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
CN71C
750-1500
29
9.3
143
1650-2100
27
9.3
143
2250-2700
20
9.3
143
900-1500
49
14.6
143
1650-1950
44
14.6
143
143
100
Standard lengths are available in increments of 150mm.
Standard Duty
CN81B
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
95
Heavy Duty
CN81C
2100-3600
29
15.1
219
2100-2700
54
18.5
219
2850-3300
47
18.5
219
3600
39
18.5
219
3900-4575
29
18.5
219
4800
26
18.5
219
219
CG Lintel installed
in solid wall
construction
Standard lengths are available in increments of 150mm at lengths up to 3000mm,

300mm at lengths from 3000mm 4800mm (including 4575mm, but excluding 4500mm).
100
95
For solid wall construction in excess of 250mm

an appropriate Cougar Open Back Lintel can be
utilised.
CN81 Lintel
Box lintel profiles can be used in Tile Hanging

Applications on External Solid Walls.
For two separate leaves of a 215mm fairface brick wall

Standard Duty
CN50C
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
Standard Duty
CN51C
750-1800
10
9.0
91
Standard lengths are availble in increments of 150mm.
1950-2700
12
12.7
167
182
38
39
Classic Box & Two-piece T Profile
Other typical External Solid Wall Lintel Applications
For 200mm & 215mm Exterior Solid Walls

Heavy Duty
Standard Duty
CN71A
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
CN71C
750-1500
29
9.3
143
1650-2100
27
9.3
143
2250-2700
20
9.3
143
900-1500
49
14.6
143
1650-1950
44
14.6
143
143
100
Standard lengths are available in increments of 150mm.
Standard Duty
CN81B
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
95
Heavy Duty
CN81C
2100-3600
29
15.1
219
2100-2700
54
18.5
219
2850-3300
47
18.5
219
3600
39
18.5
219
3900-4575
29
18.5
219
4800
26
18.5
219
219
CG Lintel installed
in solid wall
construction
Standard lengths are available in increments of 150mm at lengths up to 3000mm,

300mm at lengths from 3000mm 4800mm (including 4575mm, but excluding 4500mm).
100
95
For solid wall construction in excess of 250mm

an appropriate Cougar Open Back Lintel can be
utilised.
CN81 Lintel
Box lintel profiles can be used in Tile Hanging

Applications on External Solid Walls.
For two separate leaves of a 215mm fairface brick wall

Standard Duty
CN50C
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
Standard Duty
CN51C
750-1800
10
9.0
91
Standard lengths are availble in increments of 150mm.
1950-2700
12
12.7
167
182
38
39

Catnic single leaf lintels

are available in an angle
and C shaped profile to
accommodate meter boxes
and single leaf face brick
or block walls
Angle
C Profile
For use in 102mm exterior walls
Applications
CNZ94A suitable for use over meter boxes only.
CNZ94C, CNZ95C, CNZ96C & CNZ97C suitable for
light duty loading applications
Applications
CN48C & CN49C lintels are fully built into wall construction for
use with single leaf face brick or block walls
For 102mm Exterior Solid Walls

Standard Duty
Standard Duty
CN48C
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
CN49C
750-1800
15
7.5
154
Lintels CN48 and CN49 should be suitably propped and laterally

restrained during construction. To achieve loading figures, lintels must
be constructed with brickwork (blockwork) fully built-in as shown.
Heavy Duty
CN49D
1950-3000
20
9.3
229
2850-3000
30
18.0
231
70
3300-4800
20
18.0
231
55
h
h
Standard lengths are available in increments 150mm at lengths up to 3000mm,

100
95
CNZ94A
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
750
8
2.7
88
1350
4
2.7
88
h
h
91
CNZ94C
CNZ96 Lintel
CN48 Lintel

SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
CNZ95C
900-1500
5
4.4
91
CNZ96C
1650-2100
7
5.4
131
2250-2400
10
6.3
167
CNZ97C
2550-3000
15
7.5
215
94
CNZ97D
3300-3900
15
7.5
215
Lintels CNZ94C, CNZ95C, CNZ96C, CNZ97C and CNZ97D should be suitably propped and laterally restrained during construction.
Standard lengths are available in increments of 150mm at lenghts up to 3000mm, 300mm at lengths
3000mm - 3900mm.
40
41

Catnic single leaf lintels

are available in an angle
and C shaped profile to
accommodate meter boxes
and single leaf face brick
or block walls
Angle
C Profile
Applications
CNZ94A suitable for use over meter boxes only.
CNZ94C, CNZ95C, CNZ96C & CNZ97C suitable for
light duty loading applications
Applications
CN48C & CN49C lintels are fully built into wall construction for
use with single leaf face brick or block walls
For 102mm Exterior Solid Walls

Standard Duty
Standard Duty
CN48C
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
CN49C
750-1800
15
7.5
154
Lintels CN48 and CN49 should be suitably propped and laterally

restrained during construction. To achieve loading figures, lintels must
be constructed with brickwork (blockwork) fully built-in as shown.
Heavy Duty
CN49D
1950-3000
20
9.3
229
2850-3000
30
18.0
231
70
3300-4800
20
18.0
231
55
h
h
Standard lengths are available in increments 150mm at lengths up to 3000mm,

100
95
CNZ94A
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
750
8
2.7
88
1350
4
2.7
88
h
h
91
CNZ94C
CNZ96 Lintel
CN48 Lintel

SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
CNZ95C
900-1500
5
4.4
91
CNZ96C
1650-2100
7
5.4
131
2250-2400
10
6.3
167
CNZ97C
2550-3000
15
7.5
215
94
CNZ97D
3300-3900
15
7.5
215
Lintels CNZ94C, CNZ95C, CNZ96C, CNZ97C and CNZ97D should be suitably propped and laterally restrained during construction.
Standard lengths are available in increments of 150mm at lenghts up to 3000mm, 300mm at lengths
3000mm - 3900mm.
40
41
Internal Partition & Loadbearing Wall Lintels
Internal Wall Lintels

Catnic lintels for internal partitions and loadbearing wall are available in either
corrugated, channel or box section to accommodate different loads and openings
For 75mm & 100mm Interior Solid Walls

Extra Light Duty
CN92
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
Note: When using CN92 and CN102

lintels normal building practice should
be observed, in that one course of
blockwork should be laid on the lintel
and the mortar allowed to harden for at
least 24 hours before additional loads
are applied.
CN102
1050-1200
7
1.2
1050-1200
7
1.8
100
75
25
25
98
68
Standard lengths are available in increments of 150mm
Corrugated
Channel
Box
Offers a cost effective

solution for extra light
duty loads

solution for light duty loads
Suitable for standard

duty loads
Applications
CN100
As corrugated lintel plus:
Suitable for masonry/timber floor loads.
(Note: 1800 & 2100 are not suitable for
floor loads)
Applications
CN5X & CN6X
Universal application caters for all
loading conditions
Direct floor or roof load
Supports concrete floor loads
Supports point loads
eg. steel beams etc
Optional 4 course profile for high
loads at extended lengths
Applications
CN92 & CN102
Suitable for nominal domestic loading
Lozenge shaped staggered slots to
sides of corrugated profile

longevity
With staggered slots to all sides of
channel profile
CN56X & CN66X

As previous plus:
Suitable fro 140mm and 150mm
blockwork
longevity
With staggered slots to all sides of box
profile
For 100mm Interior Solid Walls

Light Duty
*Not suitable for floor loads
CN100
SWL (kN)*
Weight (kg/m)
1050-1200
10
4.7
50
1350-1500
13
5.9
73
1800*
3
4.7
50
2100*
3
4.7
50
h
103
Standard lengths are available in increments of 150mm at lengths up to 1500mm, 300mm at lengths from 1800mm - 2100mm.

Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
CN5XA
SWL (kN)*
Weight (kg/m)
CN5XC
750-1500
29
7.6
143
Standard Duty
CN6XB
1650-2100
25
7.6
143
2250-2700
20
7.6
143
750-1500
49
12.3
143
1650-1950
39
12.3
143
h
Heavy Duty
CN6XC
100

SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
2100-3600
29
12.4
219
2100-2700
49
15.7
219
2850-3300
39
15.7
219
3600
34
15.7
219
3900-4575
29
15.7
219
4800
26
15.7
219
Extra Heavy Duty

CN99/438C
CN92 Lintel
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CN100 Lintel
CN5X Lintel

SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
3000-3300
54
19.5
295
3600-3900
51
19.5
295
4200-4800
41
19.5
295
Standard lengths are available in increments of

150mm at lengths up to 3000mm, 300mm at
lengths from 3000mm 4800mm (including
4575mm, but excluding 4500mm).
The SWL (safe working load) is based on the total UDL (uniform distributed
load) over maximum span using 150mm end bearings.
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Internal Wall Lintels

Catnic lintels for internal partitions and loadbearing wall are available in either
corrugated, channel or box section to accommodate different loads and openings

Extra Light Duty
CN92
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
Note: When using CN92 and CN102

lintels normal building practice should
be observed, in that one course of
blockwork should be laid on the lintel
and the mortar allowed to harden for at
least 24 hours before additional loads
are applied.
CN102
1050-1200
7
1.2
1050-1200
7
1.8
100
75
25
25
98
68
Standard lengths are available in increments of 150mm
Corrugated
Channel
Box

solution for extra light
duty loads

solution for light duty loads
Suitable for standard

duty loads
Applications
CN100
As corrugated lintel plus:
Suitable for masonry/timber floor loads.
(Note: 1800 & 2100 are not suitable for
floor loads)
Applications
CN5X & CN6X
Universal application caters for all
loading conditions
Direct floor or roof load
Supports concrete floor loads
Supports point loads
eg. steel beams etc
Optional 4 course profile for high
loads at extended lengths
Applications
CN92 & CN102
Suitable for nominal domestic loading
Lozenge shaped staggered slots to
sides of corrugated profile

longevity
With staggered slots to all sides of
channel profile
CN56X & CN66X

As previous plus:
Suitable fro 140mm and 150mm
blockwork
longevity
With staggered slots to all sides of box
profile

Light Duty
*Not suitable for floor loads
CN100
SWL (kN)*
Weight (kg/m)
1050-1200
10
4.7
50
1350-1500
13
5.9
73
1800*
3
4.7
50
2100*
3
4.7
50
h
103
Standard lengths are available in increments of 150mm at lengths up to 1500mm, 300mm at lengths from 1800mm - 2100mm.

Standard Duty
Heavy Duty
CN5XA
SWL (kN)*
Weight (kg/m)
CN5XC
750-1500
29
7.6
143
Standard Duty
CN6XB
1650-2100
25
7.6
143
2250-2700
20
7.6
143
750-1500
49
12.3
143
1650-1950
39
12.3
143
h
Heavy Duty
CN6XC
100

SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
2100-3600
29
12.4
219
2100-2700
49
15.7
219
2850-3300
39
15.7
219
3600
34
15.7
219
3900-4575
29
15.7
219
4800
26
15.7
219
Extra Heavy Duty

CN99/438C
CN92 Lintel
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CN100 Lintel
CN5X Lintel

SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
3000-3300
54
19.5
295
3600-3900
51
19.5
295
4200-4800
41
19.5
295
Standard lengths are available in increments of

150mm at lengths up to 3000mm, 300mm at
lengths from 3000mm 4800mm (including
4575mm, but excluding 4500mm).
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Available in any Catnic lintel profile
to accommodate any possible wall
construction
The standard Duplex corrosion protection
system used on Catnic's range of lintels
provides class leading protection against
corrosion in all normal circumstances.

CN56XA
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
1050-1500
29
9.0
143
1650-2700
20
9.0
143
However there may be instances when,

particularly aggressive environments or
to increase the expected life of the lintel,
a stainless steel lintel may be required.
Stainless Steel
Continuous
insulation
Plaster key
CN66XC
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
1650-2700
54
18.0
219
2850-3300
47
18.0
219
3600
39
18.0
219
3900-4575
29
18.0
219
4800
26
18.0
219
140
The British Standards 'Code of practice for the use of

masonry - Part 3: Materials and components, design
and workmanship' BS5628-3:2005 implies that the lintel
material/coating specifications should be limited to
austenitic stainless steel in two distinct circumstances:
Open Back Lintels
CN99/436C
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
CN56X Lintel over

door opening
44
3000-3300
54
23.0
295
3600-3900
51
23.0
295
4200-4800
49
23.0
295
Standard lengths are available in increments of 150mm at

lengths up to 3000mm, 300mm at lengths from 3000mm
4800mm (including 4575mm, but excluding 4500mm).
a) Non-aggressive Environment
Buildings exceeding three storeys
in a non-aggressive environment.
The material coating specification
for products in contact with or
embedded in an outer leaf of an
external cavity wall or a single leaf
external wall should be austenitic
stainless steel.
Product Range
All Catnic Stainless Steel Lintels are
manufactured from Austenitic
Stainless Steel, grade 304S15 to
BS EN 10088-2-1.4301
Other grades of stainless steel are
available on request.
All Catnic galvanised steel loading
tables apply.
All stainless steel lintel lengths are
manufactured to order, price and
delivery on application.
All standard stainless steel lintels from
Catnic are BBA approved under
Agrment Certificate No. 91/2638
Special lintels in stainless steel are
available manufactured to order.
All stainless steel lintel products are
manufactured to order.
b) Aggressive Environment
Buildings located in an aggressive
environment (e.g. coastal sites). The
material coating specification for
products in both leaves of external
walls should be austenitic stainless
steel.
The outstanding anti-corrosion

properties of stainless steel also make it
suitable for specialist laboratory or
medical applications, hospitals,
residential care homes, schools and
prisons where the whole life expectancy
and maintenance programme become
key design considerations.
Special lintel
Timber frame lintel
Box lintel
Single element lintel
45

Available in any Catnic lintel profile
to accommodate any possible wall
construction
The standard Duplex corrosion protection
system used on Catnic's range of lintels
provides class leading protection against
corrosion in all normal circumstances.

CN56XA
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
1050-1500
29
9.0
143
1650-2700
20
9.0
143
However there may be instances when,

particularly aggressive environments or
to increase the expected life of the lintel,
a stainless steel lintel may be required.
Stainless Steel
Continuous
insulation
Plaster key
CN66XC
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
1650-2700
54
18.0
219
2850-3300
47
18.0
219
3600
39
18.0
219
3900-4575
29
18.0
219
4800
26
18.0
219
140
The British Standards 'Code of practice for the use of

masonry - Part 3: Materials and components, design
and workmanship' BS5628-3:2005 implies that the lintel
material/coating specifications should be limited to
austenitic stainless steel in two distinct circumstances:
Open Back Lintels
CN99/436C
SWL (kN)
Weight (kg/m)
CN56X Lintel over

door opening
44
3000-3300
54
23.0
295
3600-3900
51
23.0
295
4200-4800
49
23.0
295
Standard lengths are available in increments of 150mm at

lengths up to 3000mm, 300mm at lengths from 3000mm
4800mm (including 4575mm, but excluding 4500mm).
a) Non-aggressive Environment
Buildings exceeding three storeys
in a non-aggressive environment.
The material coating specification
for products in contact with or
embedded in an outer leaf of an
external cavity wall or a single leaf
external wall should be austenitic
stainless steel.
Product Range
All Catnic Stainless Steel Lintels are
manufactured from Austenitic
Stainless Steel, grade 304S15 to
BS EN 10088-2-1.4301
Other grades of stainless steel are
All Catnic galvanised steel loading
tables apply.
All stainless steel lintel lengths are
manufactured to order, price and
delivery on application.
All standard stainless steel lintels from
Catnic are BBA approved under
Agrment Certificate No. 91/2638
Special lintels in stainless steel are
available manufactured to order.
All stainless steel lintel products are
manufactured to order.
b) Aggressive Environment
Buildings located in an aggressive
environment (e.g. coastal sites). The
material coating specification for
products in both leaves of external
walls should be austenitic stainless
steel.
The outstanding anti-corrosion

properties of stainless steel also make it
suitable for specialist laboratory or
medical applications, hospitals,
residential care homes, schools and
prisons where the whole life expectancy
and maintenance programme become
key design considerations.
Special lintel
Timber frame lintel
Box lintel
Single element lintel
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Special Lintels
Steelwork
When loading conditions exceed our standard
range of lintels Catnic offer a selection of
Steelwork beams, columns and channels
Manufactured from grade S275

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
In addition to the range

depicted below Catnic can
also accommodate requests
for composite bolted beams
complete with the necessary
bolts and spacers.
Universal Beams (UB)

Height (mm)
178
203
203
254
Width (mm)
102
102
133
146
Weight (Kg/m)
19
23
30
43
Special Lintels
Universal Columns (UC)

Height (mm)
152
152
203
254
Width (mm)
152
152
203
254
Weight (Kg/m)
23
30
46
73
Catnic is committed to delivering a range of exciting

shapes for unique designs and feature brickwork to
inspire todays architects and builders...
...the only constraint is your imagination.

W
Channels (PFC)
Height (mm)
230
Width (mm)
90
Weight (Kg/m)
32
Special Lintels

Bespoke Lintels
48
49
Catnic Steel sections comply with EN10025:2004:Part 2

technical delivery conditions for nonalloy structural steels.
Dimensions and properties based on Serial Sizes.
Other standard sections available on request.
46
47
Special Lintels
Steelwork
When loading conditions exceed our standard
range of lintels Catnic offer a selection of
Steelwork beams, columns and channels
Manufactured from grade S275

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
In addition to the range

depicted below Catnic can
also accommodate requests
for composite bolted beams
complete with the necessary
bolts and spacers.
Universal Beams (UB)

Height (mm)
178
203
203
254
Width (mm)
102
102
133
146
Weight (Kg/m)
19
23
30
43
Special Lintels
Universal Columns (UC)

Height (mm)
152
152
203
254
Width (mm)
152
152
203
254
Weight (Kg/m)
23
30
46
73
Catnic is committed to delivering a range of exciting

shapes for unique designs and feature brickwork to
inspire todays architects and builders...
...the only constraint is your imagination.

W
Channels (PFC)
Height (mm)
230
Width (mm)
90
Weight (Kg/m)
32
Special Lintels

Bespoke Lintels
48
49
Catnic Steel sections comply with EN10025:2004:Part 2

technical delivery conditions for nonalloy structural steels.
Dimensions and properties based on Serial Sizes.
Other standard sections available on request.
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47
Special Lintels
Arches
Special Lintels
When you want to make a feature of
brickwork you may need more than a
standard lintel, so Catnic offers both
standard and innovative bespoke designs
When a building requires a more unconventional

support solution, Catnic is again, one step ahead and
has an experienced feature design engineer dedicated
to providing innovative design solutions to achieve the
architects vision
Catnic have a standard range of

ten semi-circular arches specifically
designed and manufactured for
domestic housing applications with
nominal loadings. These arches offer
considerable flexibility for feature
brickwork with clear spans ranging
from 600mm to 1200mm and are
available from stock.
Bespoke Designs
Typical application showing

semi-circular arched lintel in
facing brickwork
Although the majority of arches are

semi-circular, Catnic also offer gothic
arches for Victorian styled buildings
and apex designs for triangular or
diamond shaped openings, curved
on-plan for bays, in curved walls and
also elliptical, parabolic, Arabian and
segmental. The list is endless and
there are limitless variations which
Catnic have the capacity to fabricate
virtually any arch specification
required.
Naturally, Catnics technical support

team has the breadth of knowledge
and expertise to design lintels for the
most creative of openings, with inhouse facilities and skill to
manufacture fabricated lintels to suit
countless configurations.
Various styles of bay window, gothic

and apex arches, bulls-eye and corner
feature lintels for domestic and
commercial applications are hand
welded and post galvanised for extra
corrosion protection, assuring
lasting quality.
150
150
150
150
Clear Span
Clear Span
245
150
285
Lintel
Type
All arch lintels require a separate
DPC installed over
Standard semi-circular arches available for
domestic housing applications. For alternative
cavity and masonry widths, please contact our
Technical Services Department.
Clear Span
(mm)
Weight
(kg)
600
630
900
915
1200
11.79
12.26
16.53
16.77
21.37
CCA/600
CCA/630
CCA/900
CCA/915
CCA/1200
Application
20mm maximum
overhang
For alternative cavity and masonry

widths to those shown, please
contact our Technical Services
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Lintel
Type
Clear Span
(mm)
CCB/600
CCB/630
CCB/900
CCB/915
CCB/1200
Weight
(kg)
600
630
900
915
1200
12.96
13.47
18.14
18.40
23.43
Application
20mm maximum
overhang
3
102
115-125
150
50-85
50-65
102
102
20mm maximum
overhang
3 Leaf
Outer
102
115-125
90-100
70-85
A fast and cost effective fabrication

service from a unique and specialised
fabrication facility means that
bespoke lintels can often be delivered
along with standard lintels minimising
delays on site. Each lintel, as always,
is manufactured to a high quality
standard; hot dip galvanised after
manufacture to BS EN ISO 1461:1999
Feature lintels
While your imagination runs wild with
creative openings, why not be
inventive with brickwork too?
Catnic has the expertise to design
and manufacture lintels for decorative
brick and stone work, for example
reduced toe lintels for discrete use
with cant bricks.
20mm maximum
overhang
Inner Leaf
102
102
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Special Lintels
Arches
Special Lintels
When you want to make a feature of
brickwork you may need more than a
standard lintel, so Catnic offers both
standard and innovative bespoke designs
When a building requires a more unconventional

support solution, Catnic is again, one step ahead and
has an experienced feature design engineer dedicated
to providing innovative design solutions to achieve the
architects vision
Catnic have a standard range of

ten semi-circular arches specifically
designed and manufactured for
domestic housing applications with
nominal loadings. These arches offer
considerable flexibility for feature
brickwork with clear spans ranging
from 600mm to 1200mm and are
available from stock.
Bespoke Designs
Typical application showing

semi-circular arched lintel in
facing brickwork
Although the majority of arches are

semi-circular, Catnic also offer gothic
arches for Victorian styled buildings
and apex designs for triangular or
diamond shaped openings, curved
on-plan for bays, in curved walls and
also elliptical, parabolic, Arabian and
segmental. The list is endless and
there are limitless variations which
Catnic have the capacity to fabricate
virtually any arch specification
required.
Naturally, Catnics technical support

team has the breadth of knowledge
and expertise to design lintels for the
most creative of openings, with inhouse facilities and skill to
manufacture fabricated lintels to suit
countless configurations.
Various styles of bay window, gothic

and apex arches, bulls-eye and corner
feature lintels for domestic and
commercial applications are hand
welded and post galvanised for extra
corrosion protection, assuring
lasting quality.
150
150
150
150
Clear Span
Clear Span
245
150
285
Lintel
Type
All arch lintels require a separate
DPC installed over
Standard semi-circular arches available for
domestic housing applications. For alternative
cavity and masonry widths, please contact our
Technical Services Department.
Clear Span
(mm)
Weight
(kg)
600
630
900
915
1200
11.79
12.26
16.53
16.77
21.37
CCA/600
CCA/630
CCA/900
CCA/915
CCA/1200
Application
20mm maximum
overhang
For alternative cavity and masonry

widths to those shown, please
contact our Technical Services
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Lintel
Type
Clear Span
(mm)
CCB/600
CCB/630
CCB/900
CCB/915
CCB/1200
Weight
(kg)
600
630
900
915
1200
12.96
13.47
18.14
18.40
23.43
Application
20mm maximum
overhang
3
102
115-125
150
50-85
50-65
102
102
20mm maximum
overhang
3 Leaf
Outer
102
115-125
90-100
70-85
A fast and cost effective fabrication

service from a unique and specialised
fabrication facility means that
bespoke lintels can often be delivered
along with standard lintels minimising
delays on site. Each lintel, as always,
is manufactured to a high quality
standard; hot dip galvanised after
manufacture to BS EN ISO 1461:1999
Feature lintels
While your imagination runs wild with
creative openings, why not be
inventive with brickwork too?
Catnic has the expertise to design
and manufacture lintels for decorative
brick and stone work, for example
reduced toe lintels for discrete use
with cant bricks.
20mm maximum
overhang
Inner Leaf
102
102
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If you require further

information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Special Lintels - Ace of Clubs Arch Lintel

The ace of clubs arch lintel enables the architect to fashion a
unique window opening that will create the ultimate feature for
any room. The ace of clubs arch is formed from three radii that
can be equal or with the centre arch being greater than the
other two.
Special Lintels - Apex Arch Lintel
All Catnic special fabricated lintels are hot-dip galvanised after

manufacture for complete protection from corrosion,
eliminating the need for on-site painting or maintenance.
The apex lintel enables the creation of triangular or diamond

shaped openings. Commonly used with high vaulted ceilings
enhancing the flood of daylight and perception of grandeur.
Ace of clubs arch lintels are available in 10 working days from

receipt of order and approved drawing.

Please complete the form below and submit to Technical

Services on Fax: 087 0024 1809 to request a quotation.

information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Apex lintels are available in 10 working days from receipt of

order and approved drawing.
R2
H
R1
E
R3
A
* Mandatory Fields
* Mandatory Fields
Customer Address
Site Address
Customer Address
Site Address
Name*
Name
Name*
Name
Address
Address
Address
Address
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Lintel Dimensions
Application details
(leave blank if unknown/inapplicable)
Clearspan - A (mm)*
Height of rise - H (mm)*
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
End bearing - E (mm)*
Radius 1 - R1 (degrees)*
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
Lintel Dimensions
Load
Clearspan - A (mm)*
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
Wall Construction
Both Sides
None
NOTE: All times quoted as working days, include delivery, calculated from receipt of order
and approved drawing (where applicable). All products are subject to availability.
Outer leaf (kN per metre)
Wall Construction
Application details
Cavity (mm)*
Inside Only
(leave blank if unknown)
Inner leaf (kN per metre)

Outer leaf (mm)*
Plaster Key Requirements*
Outer leaf (mm)*

Load
Inner leaf (mm)*
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor

Inside Only
Both Sides
None
50
51

information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Special Lintels - Ace of Clubs Arch Lintel

The ace of clubs arch lintel enables the architect to fashion a
unique window opening that will create the ultimate feature for
any room. The ace of clubs arch is formed from three radii that
can be equal or with the centre arch being greater than the
other two.
Special Lintels - Apex Arch Lintel

The apex lintel enables the creation of triangular or diamond

shaped openings. Commonly used with high vaulted ceilings
enhancing the flood of daylight and perception of grandeur.
Ace of clubs arch lintels are available in 10 working days from




information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Apex lintels are available in 10 working days from receipt of

R2
H
R1
E
R3
A
* Mandatory Fields
* Mandatory Fields
Customer Address
Site Address
Customer Address
Site Address
Name*
Name
Name*
Name
Address
Address
Address
Address
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Lintel Dimensions
Application details
Clearspan - A (mm)*
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
Lintel Dimensions
Load
Clearspan - A (mm)*
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
Wall Construction
Both Sides
None
Wall Construction
Application details
Cavity (mm)*
Inside Only

Outer leaf (mm)*
Outer leaf (mm)*

Load
Inner leaf (mm)*
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor

Inside Only
Both Sides
None
50
51

information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Special Lintels - Bulls Eye Lintel

The bulls-eye lintel enables the creation of round, circular and
spherical window openings and portholes.
Bulls-eye lintels are available in 10 working days from receipt

of order and approved drawing.



information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Special Lintels - Corner Lintel

The mitre and welded corner lintel enables the appearance of
an unspoiled window openings on two perpendicular walls of a
room. Corner lintels come complete with support posts (spigot
post) and base plate. Support posts are available in standard
lengths to allow for site cutting to actual requirements.
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.
Corner lintels are available in 10 working days from receipt of
A
Angle
Do not allow for end

bearings, this will be
calculated by Catnic
Technical Services.
H
A
E
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Customer Address
Site Address
Customer Address
Site Address
Name*
Name
Name*
Name
Address
Address
Address
Address
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
A (mm)*
Lintel Dimensions
Load
Clearspan - A (mm)*
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
Wall Construction
Lintel Dimensions
Outer leaf (mm)*
Inside Only
Both Sides
Load
B (mm)*
Angle (degrees)*
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
Wall Construction
None
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
Inside Only
Support Posts*
Application details
Outer leaf (mm)*
Application details
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
Both Sides
None
(please tick length required).
n/a
1000mm
1500mm
2000mm
2500mm
3000mm
Support posts cut to length on site.
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
52
53

information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Special Lintels - Bulls Eye Lintel

The bulls-eye lintel enables the creation of round, circular and
spherical window openings and portholes.
Bulls-eye lintels are available in 10 working days from receipt

of order and approved drawing.



information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Special Lintels - Corner Lintel

The mitre and welded corner lintel enables the appearance of
an unspoiled window openings on two perpendicular walls of a
room. Corner lintels come complete with support posts (spigot

Corner lintels are available in 10 working days from receipt of
A
Angle

Technical Services.
H
A
E
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Customer Address
Site Address
Customer Address
Site Address
Name*
Name
Name*
Name
Address
Address
Address
Address
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
A (mm)*
Lintel Dimensions
Load
Clearspan - A (mm)*
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
Wall Construction
Lintel Dimensions
Outer leaf (mm)*
Inside Only
Both Sides
Load
B (mm)*
Angle (degrees)*
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
Wall Construction
None
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
Inside Only
Support Posts*
Application details
Outer leaf (mm)*
Application details
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
Both Sides
None
n/a
1000mm
1500mm
2000mm
2500mm
3000mm
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
52
53

information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Special Lintels - Curved On Plan Lintel

The curved on plan lintel (sometimes known as radius lintel or
bow lintel) enables the creation of curved walls with openings.
Curved lintels can be manufactured to suit customer specified
radii.
Curved lintels are available in 10 working days from receipt of



information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Special Lintels - Elliptical Arch Lintel

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

Elliptical arch lintels are available in 10 working days from

Technical Services.
A
O
H
E
* Mandatory Fields
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Customer Address
Site Address
Customer Address
Site Address
Name*
Name
Name*
Name
Address
Address
Address
Address
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Clearspan - A (mm)*
Lintel Dimensions
Load
Clearspan - A (mm)
Outshot - O (mm)
Wall Construction
Lintel Dimensions
Outer leaf (mm)*
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
Inside Only
Both Sides
Load
Wall Construction
None
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
Inside Only
Both Sides
None
Application details
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
54
Outer leaf (mm)*
Application details
55

information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Special Lintels - Curved On Plan Lintel

The curved on plan lintel (sometimes known as radius lintel or
bow lintel) enables the creation of curved walls with openings.
Curved lintels can be manufactured to suit customer specified
radii.
Curved lintels are available in 10 working days from receipt of



information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Special Lintels - Elliptical Arch Lintel

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

Elliptical arch lintels are available in 10 working days from

Technical Services.
A
O
H
E
* Mandatory Fields
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Customer Address
Site Address
Customer Address
Site Address
Name*
Name
Name*
Name
Address
Address
Address
Address
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Clearspan - A (mm)*
Lintel Dimensions
Load
Clearspan - A (mm)
Outshot - O (mm)
Wall Construction
Lintel Dimensions
Outer leaf (mm)*
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
Inside Only
Both Sides
Load
Wall Construction
None
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
Inside Only
Both Sides
None
Application details
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
54
Outer leaf (mm)*
Application details
55

information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Special Lintels - Gothic Arch Lintel

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

Gothic arch lintels are available in 10 working days from

information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Special Lintels - Parabolic Arch Lintel

The parabolic arch lintel enables the creation of openings with
an artistically distinctive softer curvature than offered by a
traditional, elliptical or gothic arch. The parabolic arch is
formed by the creation of an arch in the form of the
intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to the side of the
cone, like a three-centred arch.
To construct a parabolic curve please see the illustration below.

Parabolic arch lintels are available in 10 working days from
H
E
A
D
1
E
F
H
R
* Mandatory Fields
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Customer Address
Site Address
Customer Address
Site Address
Name*
Name
Name*
Name
Address
Address
Address
Address
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Lintel Dimensions
Application details
Clearspan - A (mm)*
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
Radius - R (degrees)*
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
Lintel Dimensions
Load
Clearspan - A (mm)*
Wall Construction
Outer leaf (mm)*
Load
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
Outer leaf (mm)*

Wall Construction
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
Inside Only
Both Sides
None

Application details
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor

56
Inside Only
Both Sides
None
57

information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Special Lintels - Gothic Arch Lintel

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

Gothic arch lintels are available in 10 working days from

information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Special Lintels - Parabolic Arch Lintel

The parabolic arch lintel enables the creation of openings with
an artistically distinctive softer curvature than offered by a
traditional, elliptical or gothic arch. The parabolic arch is
formed by the creation of an arch in the form of the
intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to the side of the
cone, like a three-centred arch.
To construct a parabolic curve please see the illustration below.

Parabolic arch lintels are available in 10 working days from
H
E
A
D
1
E
F
H
R
* Mandatory Fields
* Mandatory Fields
Customer Address
Site Address
Customer Address
Site Address
Name*
Name
Name*
Name
Address
Address
Address
Address
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Lintel Dimensions
Application details
Clearspan - A (mm)*
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
Radius - R (degrees)*
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
Lintel Dimensions
Load
Clearspan - A (mm)*
Wall Construction
Outer leaf (mm)*
Load
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
Outer leaf (mm)*

Wall Construction
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
Inside Only
Both Sides
None

Application details
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor

56
Inside Only
Both Sides
None
57

information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Special Lintels - Segmental Arch Lintel

The segmental arch lintel enables the creation of an opening
where the arch whose profile comprises an arc smaller than a
semicircle. The segmental arch is made up of part of a circle,
the centre of which is below its springing line.
Segmental arch lintels are available in 10 working days from



information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Special Lintels - Semi-Circular Arch Lintel

The semi-circular arch lintel is the most common feature
brickwork opening providing a classical design line for any
window or door. Catnic have 10 different size semi-circular
arch lintels available from stock. For alternative cavity and
masonry widths please complete the below enquiry form.

Semi-circular arch lintels are available in 10 working days from
H
E
E
E
* Mandatory Fields
* Mandatory Fields
Customer Address
Site Address
Customer Address
Site Address
Name*
Name
Name*
Name
Address
Address
Address
Address
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Clearspan - A (mm)*
Lintel Dimensions
Load
Clearspan - A (mm)*
Wall Construction
Lintel Dimensions
Outer leaf (mm)*
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
Inside Only
Both Sides
Load
Wall Construction
None
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
Inside Only
Both Sides
None
Application details
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
58
Outer leaf (mm)*
Application details
59

information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Special Lintels - Segmental Arch Lintel

The segmental arch lintel enables the creation of an opening
where the arch whose profile comprises an arc smaller than a
semicircle. The segmental arch is made up of part of a circle,
the centre of which is below its springing line.
Segmental arch lintels are available in 10 working days from



information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Special Lintels - Semi-Circular Arch Lintel

The semi-circular arch lintel is the most common feature
brickwork opening providing a classical design line for any
window or door. Catnic have 10 different size semi-circular
arch lintels available from stock. For alternative cavity and
masonry widths please complete the below enquiry form.

Semi-circular arch lintels are available in 10 working days from
H
E
E
E
* Mandatory Fields
* Mandatory Fields
Customer Address
Site Address
Customer Address
Site Address
Name*
Name
Name*
Name
Address
Address
Address
Address
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Clearspan - A (mm)*
Lintel Dimensions
Load
Clearspan - A (mm)*
Wall Construction
Lintel Dimensions
Outer leaf (mm)*
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
Inside Only
Both Sides
Load
Wall Construction
None
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
Inside Only
Both Sides
None
Application details
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
58
Outer leaf (mm)*
Application details
59

information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Special Lintels - Splayed Bay Lintel

The splayed bay lintel projects the wall forward from the
confines of the rest of the room to create an opening that
attempts to make use of every last ray of sunshine. Introduced
during the Georgian period, made popular in Victorian times
and carried on in Edwardian housing the bay window is a
realisation by architects that windows with three aspects could
improve the outlook of living rooms.
Splayed bay lintels come complete with support posts (spigot

Splayed bay lintels are available in 10 working days from

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

information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
with return
bearings

B
C

Technical Services.
Angle

Technical Services.
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Customer Address
Site Address
Customer Address
Site Address
Name*
Name
Name*
Name
Address
Address
Address
Address
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Lintel Dimensions
Application details
Lintel Dimensions
Application details
A (mm)*
B (mm)*
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
A (mm)*
B (mm)*
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
C (mm)*
Angle (degrees)*
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
C (mm)*
Angle (degrees)*
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
Wall Construction
Outer leaf (mm)*
Support Posts*
Load
Cavity (mm)*
Wall Construction
n/a
1000mm
1500mm
2000mm
2500mm
3000mm
60
Inner leaf (mm)*
Inside Only
Both Sides
Outer leaf (mm)*
Support Posts*
None
Load
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
n/a
1000mm
1500mm
2000mm
2500mm
3000mm
Inside Only
Both Sides
None
61

information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.

The splayed bay lintel projects the wall forward from the
confines of the rest of the room to create an opening that
attempts to make use of every last ray of sunshine. Introduced
during the Georgian period, made popular in Victorian times
and carried on in Edwardian housing the bay window is a
realisation by architects that windows with three aspects could
improve the outlook of living rooms.


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

information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
with return
bearings

B
C

Technical Services.
Angle

Technical Services.
Angle
* Mandatory Fields
* Mandatory Fields
Customer Address
Site Address
Customer Address
Site Address
Name*
Name
Name*
Name
Address
Address
Address
Address
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Post Code
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Lintel Dimensions
Application details
Lintel Dimensions
Application details
A (mm)*
B (mm)*
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
A (mm)*
B (mm)*
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
C (mm)*
Angle (degrees)*
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
C (mm)*
Angle (degrees)*
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
Wall Construction
Outer leaf (mm)*
Support Posts*
Load
Cavity (mm)*
Wall Construction
n/a
1000mm
1500mm
2000mm
2500mm
3000mm
60
Inner leaf (mm)*
Inside Only
Both Sides
Outer leaf (mm)*
Support Posts*
None
Load
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
n/a
1000mm
1500mm
2000mm
2500mm
3000mm
Inside Only
Both Sides
None
61

information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Special Lintels - Square Bay Lintel

The square bay lintel uses perpendicular returns (90 angle)
compared to the splayed bay lintel (greater than 90 angle) to
create a window opening with three aspects. Square bay
lintels come complete with support posts (spigot post) and
base plate. Support posts are available in standard lengths to
allow for site cutting to actual requirements.
Special Lintels - Venetian Arch Lintel

The Venetian arch lintel enables the formation of a classic

design consisting of a three-part window composed of a large,
arched central section flanked by two narrower, shorter
sections having square tops.
Square bay lintels are available in 10 working days from



B

information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
Venetian arch lintels are available in 10 working days from


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Angle
Arch Span A2
E
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Customer Address
Site Address
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Name*
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Address
Address
Address
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Post Code
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Lintel Dimensions
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Lintel Dimensions
Application details
A (mm)*
B (mm)*
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
Clearspan - A1 (mm)*
Archspan - A2 (mm)*
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
C (mm)*
Angle (degrees)*
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
End Bearing - E (mm)*
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
Wall Construction
Outer leaf (mm)*
Support Posts*
Load
Cavity (mm)*
Wall Construction
Outer leaf (mm)*
Load
Cavity (mm)*
Inner leaf (mm)*
n/a
1000mm
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2000mm
2500mm
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Inner leaf (mm)*
Inside Only
Both Sides

None
Inside Only
Both Sides
None
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Special Lintels - Square Bay Lintel

The square bay lintel uses perpendicular returns (90 angle)
compared to the splayed bay lintel (greater than 90 angle) to
create a window opening with three aspects. Square bay
lintels come complete with support posts (spigot post) and
base plate. Support posts are available in standard lengths to
allow for site cutting to actual requirements.
Special Lintels - Venetian Arch Lintel

The Venetian arch lintel enables the formation of a classic

design consisting of a three-part window composed of a large,
arched central section flanked by two narrower, shorter
sections having square tops.
Square bay lintels are available in 10 working days from



B

information please
tel: 029 2033 7900.
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Roof Span (mm)
Clearspan - A1 (mm)*
Archspan - A2 (mm)*
Masonry Height (mm)
Roof Span (mm)
C (mm)*
Angle (degrees)*
Timber Floor
Concrete Floor
End Bearing - E (mm)*
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Outer leaf (mm)*
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Cavity (mm)*
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Lintel Soffit Cladding Type RC and FC

For improved protection
Lintel Soffit Cladding also provides
extra protection, especially in coastal
regions, and in situations where much
of the lintel soffit is exposed.
For improved appearance

An optional cladding, particularly
suitable for use with PVC-U windows.
The cladding was originally designed
to give a more aesthetically pleasing
appearance to rebated combined box
lintels.
Material
A PVC-U pre-cut unit, supplied in
white (FC & RC) or brown (FC only).
Important note
All external wall lintels fitted with lintel
cladding must be installed with a
flexible damp proof course (DPC)
ensuring that the DPC projects beyond
the front face of the cladding.
These advantages have now been

extended to cover all flush soffit
lintels.
Lintel Soffit Cladding type RC & FC, come

in 96mm/108mm widths respectively
Accessories
Catnic is committed to offer a range of high quality
accessories to enhance the performance of Catnic
steel lintels and to make their application even easier
Accessories
Soffit Cladding
Arch Centres
Stop Ends
Weep Vents
Lintel Soffit
Cladding type FC
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67
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Lintel Soffit
Cladding type FC
Lintel Soffit
Cladding type RC
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Lintel Soffit Cladding Type RC and FC

For improved protection
Lintel Soffit Cladding also provides
extra protection, especially in coastal
regions, and in situations where much
of the lintel soffit is exposed.
For improved appearance

An optional cladding, particularly
suitable for use with PVC-U windows.
The cladding was originally designed
to give a more aesthetically pleasing
appearance to rebated combined box
lintels.
Material
A PVC-U pre-cut unit, supplied in
white (FC & RC) or brown (FC only).
Important note
All external wall lintels fitted with lintel
cladding must be installed with a
flexible damp proof course (DPC)
ensuring that the DPC projects beyond
the front face of the cladding.
These advantages have now been

extended to cover all flush soffit
lintels.
Lintel Soffit Cladding type RC & FC, come

in 96mm/108mm widths respectively
Accessories
Catnic is committed to offer a range of high quality
accessories to enhance the performance of Catnic
steel lintels and to make their application even easier
Accessories
Soffit Cladding
Arch Centres
Stop Ends
Weep Vents
Lintel Soffit
Cladding type FC
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67
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Lintel Soffit
Cladding type FC
Lintel Soffit
Cladding type RC
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Lintel ArchCentres Type AC

For the construction of segmental
arches in brickwork.
A vacuum formed arch unit for use over
openings in external cavity walls
traditional and timber frame providing
permanent centering for brick arch
construction.
Important note
If used with Catnic soffit cladding, the
straight ends of the ArchCentre (see
cross-hatching on illustration, left), which
extend beyond the structural opening,
should be removed before proceeding to
stage vi. (see below)
Lintel Stop Ends Type CL3 and C90
Made under licence British Patent No.

2063953.
Allows easy construction of segmental
arches
Includes integral weep vent
Material
Vacuum formed from HIPS (Satin High
Impact Polystyrene). The underside of the
ArchCentre incorporates a minimum of 2
built-in weep vents. For longer length
spans additional weep vents are included,
at maximum spacings of 900mm.
This operation can also be carried out to

avoid exposing the drip edge of the
ArchCentre within the mortar joint at the
bearing end. Cutting into the main body of
the ArchCentre should not be carried out.
ACA - 75mm
ACB - 150mm
ArchCentre Span
For eliminating problems associated

with moisture penetration.
Wind-driven rain that penetrates the
external skin of a cavity wall will,
under normal conditions, discharge off
the ends of conventional lintels.
Technical requirements
NHBC Standards: Where fair faced
masonry is supported by lintels: cavity
trays or combined lintels should have
Stop Ends.
Zurich Municipal: To prevent water
running into the adjacent cavity, cavity
trays should have 75mm deep Stop
Figure 1:
Lintel Stop End type CL3 for use with
combined lintels or CH & CX lintels
However, with full fill cavity insulation,

and in areas of severe exposure, large
volumes of water can be released
from lintel ends into and through
insulation, creating dampness at
internal reveals. Catnic Stop Ends
prevent this problem.
Ends located to coincide with the

perpend nearest to the end of the
cavity tray.
Material
Durrpolyethylene 6/A for type CL3.
BS polypropylene for type C90.
Use CL3 Stop Ends (see Figure 1) for

lintels with a fully inclined face within the
cavity (combined lintels or CH & CX lintels).
Use C90 Stop Ends (see Figure 2) for all
lintels with a 90 brickwork/ blockwork
support flange (for use with Cougar CG
lintels)
Important note
Cavity weep holes should be provided
over all lintels fitted with Stop Ends.
Stop Ends type CL3 can be applied to
lintels designed for cavity wall
construction with a maximum 100mm
cavity, although they will suit cavities
up to 150mm wide, providing the lintel
upstand rises to 225mm.
Figure 2:
Lintel Stop End type C90 for use with CG
lintels and external solid lintels
Installation notes
i) Ensure the lintel surface is clean and
dry.
Lintel ArchCentre
ii) Remove the protective covering to the

length of the anchoring strip on the
bottom of the Stop Ends.
Note
Special ArchCentres available - for
details please call our Technical
Services Department on 029 2033 7900
Installation notes
i) Do not use damaged ArchCentres.
ii) Remove the ArchCentre from its protective wrapping.
iii) Check that the ArchCentre is correct for application (Refer to
the lintel specification).
iv) Ensure the ArchCentre and lintel mounting surfaces are clean
and dry.
v) Locate the unit centrally over the opening to determine the
position on the lintel. The front drip section should
be trimmed off at the bearing end to allow for thin mortar joints
and to enhance the appearance.
vi) Locate the unit on the lintel at position previously
determined, ensuring a tight fit to the edge of lintel toe.
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ArchCentre ArchCentre
Structural
Code
Span (mm) Opening (mm) Rise (mm)
ACA0475
475
450-500
75
ACA0625
625
600-650
75
ACA0925
925
900-950
75
ACA1050
1050
1025-1075
75
ACA1225
1225
1200-1250
75
ACA1350
1350
1325-1375
75
ACA1485
1485
1460-1510
75
ACA1625
1625
1600-1650
75
ACA1700
1700
1675-1725
75
ACA1785
1785
1760-1810
75
ACB1975
1975
1950-2000
150
ACB2125
2125
2100-2150
150
ACA2250
2250
2225-2275
75
ACB2325
2325
2300-2350
150
ACB2425
2425
2400-2450
150
iii) Position to suit the perpendicular joint

nearest the lintel ends, ensuring that
the base and
back of the Stop End fit
snugly into the front upstand
of the lintel face.
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Lintel ArchCentres Type AC

For the construction of segmental
arches in brickwork.
A vacuum formed arch unit for use over
openings in external cavity walls
traditional and timber frame providing
permanent centering for brick arch
construction.
Important note
If used with Catnic soffit cladding, the
straight ends of the ArchCentre (see
cross-hatching on illustration, left), which
extend beyond the structural opening,
should be removed before proceeding to
stage vi. (see below)
Lintel Stop Ends Type CL3 and C90
Made under licence British Patent No.

2063953.
Allows easy construction of segmental
arches
Includes integral weep vent
Material
Vacuum formed from HIPS (Satin High
Impact Polystyrene). The underside of the
ArchCentre incorporates a minimum of 2
built-in weep vents. For longer length
spans additional weep vents are included,
at maximum spacings of 900mm.
This operation can also be carried out to

avoid exposing the drip edge of the
ArchCentre within the mortar joint at the
bearing end. Cutting into the main body of
the ArchCentre should not be carried out.
ACA - 75mm
ACB - 150mm
ArchCentre Span
For eliminating problems associated

with moisture penetration.
Wind-driven rain that penetrates the
external skin of a cavity wall will,
under normal conditions, discharge off
the ends of conventional lintels.
NHBC Standards: Where fair faced
masonry is supported by lintels: cavity
trays or combined lintels should have
Stop Ends.
Zurich Municipal: To prevent water
running into the adjacent cavity, cavity
trays should have 75mm deep Stop
Figure 1:
Lintel Stop End type CL3 for use with
combined lintels or CH & CX lintels
However, with full fill cavity insulation,

and in areas of severe exposure, large
volumes of water can be released
from lintel ends into and through
insulation, creating dampness at
internal reveals. Catnic Stop Ends
prevent this problem.
Ends located to coincide with the

perpend nearest to the end of the
cavity tray.
Material
Durrpolyethylene 6/A for type CL3.
BS polypropylene for type C90.
Use CL3 Stop Ends (see Figure 1) for

lintels with a fully inclined face within the
cavity (combined lintels or CH & CX lintels).
Use C90 Stop Ends (see Figure 2) for all
lintels with a 90 brickwork/ blockwork
support flange (for use with Cougar CG
lintels)
Important note
over all lintels fitted with Stop Ends.
Stop Ends type CL3 can be applied to
lintels designed for cavity wall
construction with a maximum 100mm
cavity, although they will suit cavities
up to 150mm wide, providing the lintel
upstand rises to 225mm.
Figure 2:
Lintel Stop End type C90 for use with CG
lintels and external solid lintels
Installation notes
i) Ensure the lintel surface is clean and
dry.
Lintel ArchCentre
ii) Remove the protective covering to the

length of the anchoring strip on the
bottom of the Stop Ends.
Note
Special ArchCentres available - for
details please call our Technical
Services Department on 029 2033 7900
Installation notes
i) Do not use damaged ArchCentres.
ii) Remove the ArchCentre from its protective wrapping.
iii) Check that the ArchCentre is correct for application (Refer to
the lintel specification).
iv) Ensure the ArchCentre and lintel mounting surfaces are clean
and dry.
v) Locate the unit centrally over the opening to determine the
position on the lintel. The front drip section should
be trimmed off at the bearing end to allow for thin mortar joints
and to enhance the appearance.
vi) Locate the unit on the lintel at position previously
determined, ensuring a tight fit to the edge of lintel toe.
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ArchCentre ArchCentre
Structural
Code
Span (mm) Opening (mm) Rise (mm)
ACA0475
475
450-500
75
ACA0625
625
600-650
75
ACA0925
925
900-950
75
ACA1050
1050
1025-1075
75
ACA1225
1225
1200-1250
75
ACA1350
1350
1325-1375
75
ACA1485
1485
1460-1510
75
ACA1625
1625
1600-1650
75
ACA1700
1700
1675-1725
75
ACA1785
1785
1760-1810
75
ACB1975
1975
1950-2000
150
ACB2125
2125
2100-2150
150
ACA2250
2250
2225-2275
75
ACB2325
2325
2300-2350
150
ACB2425
2425
2400-2450
150
iii) Position to suit the perpendicular joint

nearest the lintel ends, ensuring that
the base and
back of the Stop End fit
snugly into the front upstand
of the lintel face.
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Cavity Weep Vents Type WV
For ensuring removal of water

from cavities.
DPC and cavity tray installations over
openings require weeps to discharge
collected water from the cavity above.
Cavity Weep Vents also assist in
draining interstitial condensation,
Type PKS87
NHBC Standards 1995: Where fair faced
masonry is supported by lintels: weep
holes should be provided at maximum
450mm intervals. Each opening should
have at least two weep holes.
which can contribute to moisture

tracking across the cavity. The design
of Cavity Weep Vents type WV also
provides an aesthetically pleasing
solution, as the front face of the Weep
Vent blends unobtrusively into the
masonry.
Zurich Municipal: In localities of

moderate exposure or worse, or where
full cavity fill is used, cavity trays
should be adequately drained through
weep holes spaced at no more than 1
metre apart, with at least 2 per
opening.
Manufactured from galvanised steel to

BS EN 10327:2004 of grade DX51D+Z275
the external plaster key provides a secure
key for a rendered finish.
Material
BS Polypropylene in grey, beige and
terracotta to match mortar.
Important note
over all lintels fitted with stop ends
Installation notes
i) Position in the perpendicular brick
directly above the lintel.
ii) Use a minimum of 2 per lintel at
450mm maximum centres.
Application
Suitable for use with Cougar lintels
(CG, CH, CX) timber frame lintels
(CTF5, CTF7, CTF9, CN23) and External
solid wall lintels (CN71 & CN81).
Installation
External plaster
key simply clips into place
and is secured using a full length of
adhesive bead (supplied by others).
Storage
Unless required
immediate use on site the
product should be stored in a
clean dry environment.
Installation notes
i) Ensure plaster key mounting surface
and under side of lintel is clean, dry
and free from grease and dirt.
ii) Locate plaster key centrally over
lintel (refer to illustration above to
determine the position on lintel).
iii) Apply a 6mm bead of adhesive along
the full length of plaster key in
accordance with adhesive
manufactureres instructions.
Cavity Weep Vent type WV available in
terracotta, beige and grey
iv) Locate the plaster key against the

toe of the lintel at the position
previously determined and rotate
onto lintel, (refer to illustration),
apply downward pressure to ensure
full adhesive contact to both
surfaces.
v) Pull surfaces apart to allow adhesive
to dry for 10-15 minutes.
vi) Reposition the plaster key onto the
lintel base (as step iv) applying
uniform pressure over the lintel
length.
vii) A strong initial bond is achieved
whilst full bond strength results in
48-72 hours.
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Cavity Weep Vents Type WV
For ensuring removal of water

from cavities.
DPC and cavity tray installations over
openings require weeps to discharge
collected water from the cavity above.
Cavity Weep Vents also assist in
draining interstitial condensation,
Type PKS87
NHBC Standards 1995: Where fair faced
masonry is supported by lintels: weep
holes should be provided at maximum
450mm intervals. Each opening should
have at least two weep holes.
which can contribute to moisture

tracking across the cavity. The design
of Cavity Weep Vents type WV also
provides an aesthetically pleasing
solution, as the front face of the Weep
Vent blends unobtrusively into the
masonry.
Zurich Municipal: In localities of

moderate exposure or worse, or where
full cavity fill is used, cavity trays
should be adequately drained through
weep holes spaced at no more than 1
metre apart, with at least 2 per
opening.
Manufactured from galvanised steel to

BS EN 10327:2004 of grade DX51D+Z275
the external plaster key provides a secure
key for a rendered finish.
Material
BS Polypropylene in grey, beige and
terracotta to match mortar.
Important note
over all lintels fitted with stop ends
Installation notes
i) Position in the perpendicular brick
directly above the lintel.
ii) Use a minimum of 2 per lintel at
450mm maximum centres.
Application
Suitable for use with Cougar lintels
(CG, CH, CX) timber frame lintels
(CTF5, CTF7, CTF9, CN23) and External
solid wall lintels (CN71 & CN81).
Installation
External plaster
key simply clips into place
and is secured using a full length of
adhesive bead (supplied by others).
Storage
Unless required
immediate use on site the
product should be stored in a
clean dry environment.
Installation notes
i) Ensure plaster key mounting surface
and under side of lintel is clean, dry
and free from grease and dirt.
ii) Locate plaster key centrally over
lintel (refer to illustration above to
determine the position on lintel).
iii) Apply a 6mm bead of adhesive along
the full length of plaster key in
accordance with adhesive
manufactureres instructions.
Cavity Weep Vent type WV available in
terracotta, beige and grey
iv) Locate the plaster key against the

toe of the lintel at the position
previously determined and rotate
onto lintel, (refer to illustration),
apply downward pressure to ensure
full adhesive contact to both
surfaces.
v) Pull surfaces apart to allow adhesive
to dry for 10-15 minutes.
vi) Reposition the plaster key onto the
lintel base (as step iv) applying
uniform pressure over the lintel
length.
vii) A strong initial bond is achieved
whilst full bond strength results in
48-72 hours.
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Ensure lintel is level along its length.
Ensure lintel is
not damaged.
Ensure a nominal
150mm end bearing
at each end.*
Ensure lintel is fully bedded
on bricklaying mortar.
Structural opening
or clear span.
Ensure lintel is level along its width.
In cavity walls, raise inner and outer

leaves supported by lintel together.
Ensure wall dimensions are correct.
Masonry above lintels should be allowed

to cure before applying floor or roof loads.
* For advice on installations where end bearings

can be reduced to not less than 100mm, please
contact Catnic Technical Services Department
on 029 2033 7900.
Ensure that masonry overhang

does not exceed 25mm.
Ensure no more than half the safe working load

(SWL) is carried by the outer leaf where the lintel
carries an external cavity wall. The wall should also
be restrained laterally near the top.
Inner Leaf
Installation Guides
Catnic is committed to trouble free installation
Cavity
Do
Do not
Install a separate DPC in severe exposure conditions.

A Catnic Cougar Open Back lintel with an additional DPC
membrane installed in accordance with normal practice
provides the best possible protection (page 76)
Use damaged lintels
Locate the window/door frame so that the drip on the front

of the lintel projects forward of the drip on the front of the
frame. It is good building practice to insert a flexible joint
between the lintel and the top of the frame
Installation

Installing a lintel supporting a concrete floor
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Outer Leaf
Ensure that timber floor joists and roof trusses have a full
block depth between them and the lintel flange on Cougar
Open Back Lintels
Refer to the Catnic How to Install a Lintel Supporting
Concrete Floors or the Steel Lintel Manufacturers
Association guidelines (available on request) when using CH
& CX Open Back Lintels to support concrete floors
Apply point loads without prior consultation. Where the

loading or a substantial part of it is applied as concentrated
loads, each concentrated load must be supported over a
length of lintel of not less than 200mm. In such cases, the
total loading must not produce bending moments or shear
forces greater than those produced by the uniformly
distributed loads 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 are checked by a structural engineer, or by Catnic
Technical Services
Do not cut CG type lintels under any circumstances
Apply point loads directly on lintel flanges
Consider the use of our soffit cladding for all coastal sites
(refer to page 65)
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Ensure lintel is level along its length.
Ensure lintel is
not damaged.
Ensure a nominal
150mm end bearing
at each end.*
Ensure lintel is fully bedded
on bricklaying mortar.
Structural opening
or clear span.
Ensure lintel is level along its width.
In cavity walls, raise inner and outer

leaves supported by lintel together.
Ensure wall dimensions are correct.
Masonry above lintels should be allowed

to cure before applying floor or roof loads.
* For advice on installations where end bearings

can be reduced to not less than 100mm, please
contact Catnic Technical Services Department
on 029 2033 7900.
Ensure that masonry overhang

does not exceed 25mm.
Ensure no more than half the safe working load

(SWL) is carried by the outer leaf where the lintel
carries an external cavity wall. The wall should also
be restrained laterally near the top.
Inner Leaf
Installation Guides
Catnic is committed to trouble free installation
Cavity
Do
Do not
Install a separate DPC in severe exposure conditions.

A Catnic Cougar Open Back lintel with an additional DPC
membrane installed in accordance with normal practice
provides the best possible protection (page 76)
Use damaged lintels
Locate the window/door frame so that the drip on the front

of the lintel projects forward of the drip on the front of the
frame. It is good building practice to insert a flexible joint
between the lintel and the top of the frame
Installation

Installing a lintel supporting a concrete floor
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Outer Leaf
Ensure that timber floor joists and roof trusses have a full
block depth between them and the lintel flange on Cougar
Open Back Lintels
Refer to the Catnic How to Install a Lintel Supporting
Concrete Floors or the Steel Lintel Manufacturers
Association guidelines (available on request) when using CH
& CX Open Back Lintels to support concrete floors
Apply point loads without prior consultation. Where the

loading or a substantial part of it is applied as concentrated
loads, each concentrated load must be supported over a
length of lintel of not less than 200mm. In such cases, the
total loading must not produce bending moments or shear
forces greater than those produced by the uniformly
distributed loads 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 are checked by a structural engineer, or by Catnic
Technical Services
Do not cut CG type lintels under any circumstances
Apply point loads directly on lintel flanges
Consider the use of our soffit cladding for all coastal sites
(refer to page 65)
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Installing a Lintel Supporting Concrete Floors

Open Back - Wide Inner Leaf lintels used with 140mm dense blocks
In addition to the Cavity Wall Installation Guide,

please read the following for installing concrete
floors with Catnic steel lintels
To ensure the flanges are equally loaded

the Code of Practice should be strictly
adhered to when building the masonry
Check that the correct lintel is being

used according to the manufacturers
lintel schedule/design criteria
i.e. one row of blocks should be raised on the inner leaf, then
three courses of brick on the outer leaf. Wall ties should then
be installed and another row of blocks on the inner leaf
followed by three courses of brick on the outer and so on.
Bed the lintel on full blocks and allow

mortar to cure before applying
concrete floor loads
This process ensures that the lintel flanges are equally loaded
and helps prevent rotation.
Raise both leaves of cavity wall

together and allow masonry to cure
sufficiently before applying heavy
loads. Alternatively prop the lintel if
large loads are to be applied to fresh
masonry
The open back lintel should also be suitably propped during

construction when being used with wide dense blocks.
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Block inner leaf
When using the Catnic CH & CX

Open back range with concrete
floors, always ensure that the
blockwork is built tight against the
inner vertical face of the lintel, and
that a mortar joint is added to the top
of the blockwork so that the floor
units have an even spread over the
inner flange of the lintel
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Avoid shock loading lintels during the

installation of concrete floor units and
also any sideways loading while
being lifted into position
Prop centrally for spans up to

2100mm. For larger spans use
props at 1200mm centres.
Concrete floor
Precast flooring units should be laid

on a mortar bearing of the full inner
leaf wall width and should
not be dragged over supports
Prop if necessary
Propping
When propping, a horizontal board
should be placed along the underside
of the lintel soffit, this will prevent any
point loading, which could cause
localised deformation of the lintel.
On small openings a single prop
should be placed centrally within the
openings and wedged into place.
The prop can be removed after the
wall ties are effective. The number of
props used should be increased for
larger openings.
Typical CX Lintel, supporting a concrete floor
The 140 mm dense blocks should be

installed tight against the inner web
of the lintel.
Therefore, the overhang of blockwork
on the lintels inner flange could be
measured at 15mm.
If after considering the above

information it is not practicable to
carry out the mentioned construction
process on site, we are able to offer
an alternative box style lintel in place
of open back. These products are
more robust due to the design of the
box section and therefore, open to
greater abuse on site during the
construction stage.
Avoid loading newly laid floors with

building materials
Lintels must be built-in as illustrated,
ensuring that the blockwork infill is
well-jointed during construction and
compatible with the strength of the
masonry above
Continuous
solid infill block
Lintel
Brick outer leaf
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Installing a Lintel Supporting Concrete Floors

Open Back - Wide Inner Leaf lintels used with 140mm dense blocks

please read the following for installing concrete
floors with Catnic steel lintels
To ensure the flanges are equally loaded

the Code of Practice should be strictly
adhered to when building the masonry
Check that the correct lintel is being

used according to the manufacturers
lintel schedule/design criteria
i.e. one row of blocks should be raised on the inner leaf, then
three courses of brick on the outer leaf. Wall ties should then
be installed and another row of blocks on the inner leaf
followed by three courses of brick on the outer and so on.
Bed the lintel on full blocks and allow

mortar to cure before applying
concrete floor loads
This process ensures that the lintel flanges are equally loaded
and helps prevent rotation.
Raise both leaves of cavity wall

together and allow masonry to cure
sufficiently before applying heavy
loads. Alternatively prop the lintel if
large loads are to be applied to fresh
masonry
The open back lintel should also be suitably propped during

construction when being used with wide dense blocks.
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Block inner leaf
When using the Catnic CH & CX

Open back range with concrete
floors, always ensure that the
blockwork is built tight against the
inner vertical face of the lintel, and
that a mortar joint is added to the top
of the blockwork so that the floor
units have an even spread over the
inner flange of the lintel
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Avoid shock loading lintels during the

installation of concrete floor units and
also any sideways loading while
being lifted into position
Prop centrally for spans up to

2100mm. For larger spans use
props at 1200mm centres.
Concrete floor
Precast flooring units should be laid

on a mortar bearing of the full inner
leaf wall width and should
not be dragged over supports
Prop if necessary
Propping
should be placed along the underside
of the lintel soffit, this will prevent any
point loading, which could cause
localised deformation of the lintel.
On small openings a single prop
should be placed centrally within the
openings and wedged into place.
wall ties are effective. The number of
props used should be increased for
larger openings.
Typical CX Lintel, supporting a concrete floor
The 140 mm dense blocks should be

installed tight against the inner web
of the lintel.
Therefore, the overhang of blockwork
on the lintels inner flange could be
measured at 15mm.
If after considering the above

information it is not practicable to
carry out the mentioned construction
process on site, we are able to offer
an alternative box style lintel in place
of open back. These products are
more robust due to the design of the
box section and therefore, open to
greater abuse on site during the
construction stage.
Avoid loading newly laid floors with

building materials
Lintels must be built-in as illustrated,
ensuring that the blockwork infill is
well-jointed during construction and
compatible with the strength of the
masonry above
Continuous
solid infill block
Lintel
Brick outer leaf
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Installing a Timber Frame Lintel

please read the following for Catnic timber
frame lintel installation

should be placed along the flat
underside of the lintel soffit; this will
prevent any point loading, which
could cause localised deformation of
the lintel flange.
On small openings a single prop should
be placed centrally within the opening
and gently wedged into place.
The number of props should be

increased for larger openings.
Generally props should be installed at
maximum centres of 1 metre.
mortar has cured and the wall ties
become effective.
A timber pinch batten should be fixed

at the heel of the timber frame lintel in
order to minimise any rotation.
Catnic timber frame lintels
(e.g. CTFs) are intended only to
support an outer skin of brickwork
where it is tied to an inner skin of
timber frame and must be suitably
propped during construction.
Overall lintel length
300
max
600
max
600
max
300
max
Centre of lintel
Position of lintel restraint clips
& Quality Assurances
Note: lintels should be suitably propped during construction.

Lintels for timber frame construction are supplied with lintel
restraint clips (free of charge), which must be screw or nail
fixed to the timber frame to allow for differential movement
between the timber structure and the brick facing.
Typical application showing lintel over window

Screw fixing
Lintel
Length (mm)
Up to 1800
1950-3000
3300-4200
4575-4800
Number
of clips
3
5
7
9
Lintel code
CTF5, 7 & 9
CTF5, 7 & 9
CN23
Length (mm)
750-3600
3900-4800
Up to 4800
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Catnic is committed to providing architects, designers

and builders with useful information and terminology
relevant to the specification of Catnic lintels
Nail fixing
Specifications
Clearance
Clearance
Clip fixings
50mm x 3.35mm diam. Plain head galvanised nails
38mm x No10 RD/HD sherardised wood screws

Quality Assurance
The Environment
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
75
Installing a Timber Frame Lintel

please read the following for Catnic timber
frame lintel installation

should be placed along the flat
underside of the lintel soffit; this will
prevent any point loading, which
could cause localised deformation of
the lintel flange.
On small openings a single prop should
be placed centrally within the opening
and gently wedged into place.
The number of props should be

increased for larger openings.
Generally props should be installed at
maximum centres of 1 metre.
mortar has cured and the wall ties
become effective.
A timber pinch batten should be fixed

at the heel of the timber frame lintel in
order to minimise any rotation.
Catnic timber frame lintels
(e.g. CTFs) are intended only to
support an outer skin of brickwork
where it is tied to an inner skin of
timber frame and must be suitably
propped during construction.
Overall lintel length
300
max
600
max
600
max
300
max
Centre of lintel
Position of lintel restraint clips
& Quality Assurances
Note: lintels should be suitably propped during construction.

Lintels for timber frame construction are supplied with lintel
restraint clips (free of charge), which must be screw or nail
fixed to the timber frame to allow for differential movement
between the timber structure and the brick facing.
Typical application showing lintel over window

Screw fixing
Lintel
Length (mm)
Up to 1800
1950-3000
3300-4200
4575-4800
Number
of clips
3
5
7
9
Lintel code
CTF5, 7 & 9
CTF5, 7 & 9
CN23
Length (mm)
750-3600
3900-4800
Up to 4800
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Catnic is committed to providing architects, designers

and builders with useful information and terminology
relevant to the specification of Catnic lintels
Nail fixing
Specifications
Clearance
Clearance
Clip fixings
50mm x 3.35mm diam. Plain head galvanised nails

Quality Assurance
The Environment
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
75
Where to Use a Separate DPC
Quality Assurance
To satisfy NHBC and Zurich Municipal technical

requirements, Catnic lintels only require a separate
DPC in severe exposure zones i.e. zones 3 & 4 of the
map and as determined by BS 8104
Catnics excellence in quality standards

is internationally recognised
British and European Standards: Catnics
standard range lintels are designed and
made to very high quality standards
Lerwick
Inverness
Aberdeen
Perth
Dundee
Stirling
Glasgow
Dunbar
Edinburgh
Ayr
Londonderry
Stranraer
Newcastle
Carlisle
Enniskillen
Belfast
Alston
Workington
Middlesborough
Dungannon
Darlington
Whitby
Ripon
York
Hebben Bridge
Bangor
Manchester
Chester
Bala
Stafford
Shrewsbury
Llanidloes
Doncaster
Sheffield
Macclesfield
Birmingham
Watchet
Taunton
Exeter Sidmouth
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BSI Kitemark
BRITISH
S
TO
The Kitemark is a BSI
certification mark,
licensed for use on a
BS 5977
LICENCE No. KM07234
product after
independent testing has been carried
out to establish conformity with the
stated standard, and satisfactory
assessment of the manufacturing
control process has taken place to
establish that such conformity may
consistently be achieved.
Exposure
zones
Grimsby
Lincoln
Skegness
Approximate wind
driven rain
(litres/m2 per spell)
Nottingham
Leicester
Norwich
Peterborough
Llandrindod Wells
Cambridge
Northampton
Hay-on-Wye
Brecon
Colchester
Gloucester Luton
Swansea
Welwyn Garden City
Swindon
Newbury
London
Bristol
Cardiff
Staines
Weston-super-Mare
Barnstaple
Where exposure conditions or local

building regulations demand a
separate DPC, Catnic cavity wall
lintels not only provide additional
protection against the elements but
also act as a support and template for
the DPC, making it easier to install,
and with less risk of damage. The
DPC should project at least 25mm
beyond the outer face of the cavity
closer and vertical DPC. It should
provide drip protection for the door
and window heads, and cover the
ends of the lintel to ensure moisture is
shed clear of the reveals. For all
coastal site applications where the
soffit of the lintel is exposed, the use
of a soffit cladding in conjunction with
a separate DPC is highly recommended
to improve appearance and extend
normal maintenance periods.
Hull
Skelmersdale
Colwyn Bay
The products are:

Manufactured from pre-galvanised
steel in accordance with
BS EN 10327:2004 of grade DX51D
with or without polyester coated
finish.
Aldershot
Gatwick
Southampton
Poole
Brighton
Dover
Eastbourne
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
Reproduced from BRE report Thermal

Insulation: avoiding risks by permission of
the Controller of HMSO: Crown Copyright.
Report available from CRC Ltd
on 020 7505 6622
NDARD
TA
Domoch
In such cases, a cavity tray/damp

proof protection should provide an
impervious barrier draining water
outwards. It should have an overall
minimum upstand of 140mm, returned
to the inner leaf masonry, and be so
shaped that there is not less than
100mm vertical protection above a
point where mortar could collect.
CERTIFIED
NHBC Amendments Oct 1992 require

a separate damp proof protection for
all lintels in Scotland, Northen Ireland,
the Isle of Man and in areas of severe
or very severe exposure to driving
rain, as defined under BS 5628 Part 3.
The map indicates typical exposure
categories.
BSI verifies continuing product

conformity by periodic product
testing and assessment of the
manufacturing control process.
BBA Certification
The BBAs Agrment
certificates
have been providing
Certificate No. 91/2638
authoritative and independent
information on the performance of
building products for over 35 years.
Every Agrment certificate contains
important data on durability;
installation and compliance with
Building Regulations across the UK.
Assessment involves three distinct
areas 1) laboratory testing, 2) site
inspections, undertaken by the BBAs
own inspection Services team and 3)
factory production control.
For copies of Catnics BBA Certificates
please visit www.Catnic.com or call us
on 029 2033 7900
Lintels conform to the material

specifications laid down in
BS 5977: Part 2:1983 and
BS EN 845-2:2003
Technical Conformity
Catnic comply with the technical
requirement of:
(NHBC):
is the independent
regulatory board
and the worlds
leading warranty and insurance
provider for new homes in the UK.
Housing Association Property
Mutual (HAPM):
with appropriate
adjustment
factors lintels are rated by HAPM as
satisfying the 35 years to first
maintenance durability rating, laid
down in the HAPM Component Life
Manual.
Catnic was the first lintel

manufacturer to be awarded a
BSI Kitemark licence and
BBA certificate.
As an accredited organisation, we
are committed to making continuous
performance improvements in key
areas, such as business efficiency
and risk management, reviewing
procedures and levels of service.
EN ISO 9001: 2000

Certificate No. FM14913
Catnic is a BSI registered firm with

quality management system in
accordance with BS EN ISO
9001:2000 which provides a set of
processes that ensure:
Clarification and documentation of
policies and objectives

(LABC):
is dedicated to
maintaining the
highest standard in
building design and
construction. LABC is a publicly
accountable, independent building
control provider.
Relating to customers requirements

to production with a view to
achieving customer satisfaction
Management System Registration

In todays increasingly competitive
environment customers are becoming
more sophisticated and better
informed. Expectations are growing
and businesses need to demonstrate
commitment to quality.
Reduce waste
Understanding how statutory and

regulatory requirements impact
on Catnic and our customers
Clear responsibilities and
authorities increasing motivation
and commitment
Consistency and traceability of

products and services
High level of internal and external
communications
77
Where to Use a Separate DPC
Quality Assurance
To satisfy NHBC and Zurich Municipal technical

requirements, Catnic lintels only require a separate
DPC in severe exposure zones i.e. zones 3 & 4 of the
map and as determined by BS 8104
Catnics excellence in quality standards

is internationally recognised
British and European Standards: Catnics
standard range lintels are designed and
made to very high quality standards
Lerwick
Inverness
Aberdeen
Perth
Dundee
Stirling
Glasgow
Dunbar
Edinburgh
Ayr
Londonderry
Stranraer
Newcastle
Carlisle
Enniskillen
Belfast
Alston
Workington
Middlesborough
Dungannon
Darlington
Whitby
Ripon
York
Hebben Bridge
Bangor
Manchester
Chester
Bala
Stafford
Shrewsbury
Llanidloes
Doncaster
Sheffield
Macclesfield
Birmingham
Watchet
Taunton
Exeter Sidmouth
76
BSI Kitemark
BRITISH
S
TO
The Kitemark is a BSI
certification mark,
licensed for use on a
BS 5977
LICENCE No. KM07234
product after
independent testing has been carried
out to establish conformity with the
stated standard, and satisfactory
assessment of the manufacturing
control process has taken place to
establish that such conformity may
consistently be achieved.
Exposure
zones
Grimsby
Lincoln
Skegness
Approximate wind
driven rain
(litres/m2 per spell)
Nottingham
Leicester
Norwich
Peterborough
Llandrindod Wells
Cambridge
Northampton
Hay-on-Wye
Brecon
Colchester
Gloucester Luton
Swansea
Welwyn Garden City
Swindon
Newbury
London
Bristol
Cardiff
Staines
Weston-super-Mare
Barnstaple
Where exposure conditions or local

building regulations demand a
separate DPC, Catnic cavity wall
lintels not only provide additional
protection against the elements but
also act as a support and template for
the DPC, making it easier to install,
and with less risk of damage. The
DPC should project at least 25mm
beyond the outer face of the cavity
closer and vertical DPC. It should
provide drip protection for the door
and window heads, and cover the
ends of the lintel to ensure moisture is
shed clear of the reveals. For all
coastal site applications where the
soffit of the lintel is exposed, the use
of a soffit cladding in conjunction with
a separate DPC is highly recommended
to improve appearance and extend
normal maintenance periods.
Hull
Skelmersdale
Colwyn Bay
The products are:

Manufactured from pre-galvanised
steel in accordance with
BS EN 10327:2004 of grade DX51D
with or without polyester coated
finish.
Aldershot
Gatwick
Southampton
Poole
Brighton
Dover
Eastbourne
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
Reproduced from BRE report Thermal

Insulation: avoiding risks by permission of
the Controller of HMSO: Crown Copyright.
Report available from CRC Ltd
on 020 7505 6622
NDARD
TA
Domoch
In such cases, a cavity tray/damp

proof protection should provide an
impervious barrier draining water
outwards. It should have an overall
minimum upstand of 140mm, returned
to the inner leaf masonry, and be so
shaped that there is not less than
100mm vertical protection above a
point where mortar could collect.
CERTIFIED
NHBC Amendments Oct 1992 require

a separate damp proof protection for
all lintels in Scotland, Northen Ireland,
the Isle of Man and in areas of severe
or very severe exposure to driving
rain, as defined under BS 5628 Part 3.
The map indicates typical exposure
categories.
BSI verifies continuing product

conformity by periodic product
testing and assessment of the
manufacturing control process.
BBA Certification
The BBAs Agrment
certificates
have been providing
Certificate No. 91/2638
authoritative and independent
information on the performance of
building products for over 35 years.
Every Agrment certificate contains
important data on durability;
installation and compliance with
Building Regulations across the UK.
Assessment involves three distinct
areas 1) laboratory testing, 2) site
inspections, undertaken by the BBAs
own inspection Services team and 3)
factory production control.
For copies of Catnics BBA Certificates
please visit www.Catnic.com or call us
on 029 2033 7900
Lintels conform to the material

specifications laid down in
BS 5977: Part 2:1983 and
BS EN 845-2:2003
Technical Conformity
Catnic comply with the technical
requirement of:
(NHBC):
is the independent
regulatory board
and the worlds
leading warranty and insurance
provider for new homes in the UK.
Housing Association Property
Mutual (HAPM):
with appropriate
adjustment
factors lintels are rated by HAPM as
satisfying the 35 years to first
maintenance durability rating, laid
down in the HAPM Component Life
Manual.
Catnic was the first lintel

manufacturer to be awarded a
BSI Kitemark licence and
BBA certificate.
As an accredited organisation, we
are committed to making continuous
performance improvements in key
areas, such as business efficiency
and risk management, reviewing
procedures and levels of service.
EN ISO 9001: 2000

Certificate No. FM14913
Catnic is a BSI registered firm with

quality management system in
accordance with BS EN ISO
9001:2000 which provides a set of
processes that ensure:
Clarification and documentation of
policies and objectives

(LABC):
is dedicated to
maintaining the
highest standard in
building design and
construction. LABC is a publicly
accountable, independent building
control provider.
Relating to customers requirements

to production with a view to
achieving customer satisfaction
Management System Registration

In todays increasingly competitive
environment customers are becoming
more sophisticated and better
informed. Expectations are growing
and businesses need to demonstrate
commitment to quality.
Reduce waste
Understanding how statutory and

regulatory requirements impact
on Catnic and our customers
Clear responsibilities and
authorities increasing motivation
and commitment
Consistency and traceability of

products and services
High level of internal and external
communications
77
The Research, Development and Technology
business of Corus combines top class innovation
and cutting edge technology to deliver metals
solutions in a constantly changing world
We use up to the minute technology to expand and improve
the quality of our performance; we continually invest in and
upgrade our manufacturing processes and use the latest
methods in process analysis and design
Structural performance
guide, was achieved in accordance with
the requirements of BS 5977: Part
2:1983 and BS EN 845-2.2003.
Extensive testing was undertaken at the
following test houses:
Construction Centre
Stoke-on-Trent
Safe working loads (SWL)*, as defined by
BS 5977: Part 2:1983 for cavity wall
lintels refer to uniform distributed loads
applied in 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 & CX lintel range refers to
uniformly distributed loads in the ratio of
19:1 when non standard or unusual
loading conditions occur.
A lintel should not exceed a maximum
vertical deflection of 0.003 x the effective
span (effective span = distance between
centre of bearings) when subjected to the
safe working load (SWL).
78
The Environment
We consider care for the environment to be essential
both in terms of our duty to society and to ensure the
continuity of our business
*The brochure SWLs are based on the

lesser value derived from a serviceability
deflection limitation of
effective span
325
or
ultimate failure
1.6 (min)
Fire tests
Elements of Construction. Details of the
test results can be found in TRADA
(Timber Research and Development
Association) Nos. FR254, 275, 659, 863,
1662 and RF94015 and FROSI (Fire
Research Organisation) No. 5001.
Thermal performance
All Catnic cavity wall lintels contribute to
the thermal integrity of the building as
they are supplied with an insulated core.
The core of the Cougar Open Back style
lintels is fully filled with CFC & HCFC free
insulation to prevent cold voids.
Also, because Catnic cavity wall lintels
are shaped to form a built-in damp proof
course, partial fill cavity wall insulation
can extend down to the top of the lintel.
This means that the cold voids normally
associated with separate damp proof
courses are avoided, without the need
to install specially shaped insulation
batts behind the DPC.
To achieve the thermal benefits of

a Cougar open back or Classic
combined box lintel in accordance with
the robust details as referred in the
approved documents: Part L1 and Part
L2, the window frame should be
positioned so that the back face of the
frame overlaps the inner face of the
outer leaf of the cavity wall by a
minimum of 30mm.
The standard range of cavity wall lintels
incorporating perforated
base plates have been designed to
minimise any potential cold bridge path
integrity. The unique slotted base plate
design on the underside of the lintels
provides an effective conductivity not
exceeding 30W/mK which satisfies the
requirements of the approved document
to support Part L1 & L2 2002 edition.
Environmental Policy
Catnic are committed to protecting the environment by minimising the impact of our
operations and our products through the adoption of sustainable practices and through
continuous improvement in environmental performance and control. We believe that respect
for the environment is critical to the success of our business and our aim, therefore, is to
continuously improve our performance
Sustainability
Catnic, part of the Corus group of
companies, utilises steel from our
European manufacturing operations that
have achieved certification to
Environmental Management Standard
ISO14001.
Corus places great emphasis on the
contribution we make to a sustainable
society and is committed to
incorporating the principles of
sustainable development into all
aspects of our operations.
Steel itself is 100% recyclable and can
be recycled again and again, without
degradation of its properties or
performance. Steels excellent
mechanical properties, combined with
its high strength, contribute to improved
safety performance. The steel in use
today will be reused and recycled many
times in the future. More than 40% of
the worlds production of new steel is
in fact made from recycled steel without
any loss of quality. The current recycling
rate and reuse rate for steel
construction products in the UK is 94%.
Our products are durable, adaptable,
reusable and recyclable. They are
essential to modern life for example

they are used in affordable and energyefficient modern housing. Through our
research and development activities, we
are continuing to develop products that
give additional social and environmental
benefits to our customers and society
as a whole.
Copies of the Corus Corporate
Responsibility Report 2007/8 are
available on request or can be
downloaded at www.catnic.com
Global Warming Potential (GWP)
The expanded polystyrene (EPS)
incorporated into our pre-insulated
lintels does not use, contain or produce
formaldehyde, CFCs or indeed any so
called soft CFCs (i.e. HCFCs and
HFAs).
The product conforms to the Montreal
Protocol and has an ozone potential
of zero.
The material content and manufacture
of EPS has no major negative impact
on the environment
The manufacturer of our insulation
product have quoted a GWP < 5 for the
finished product.
Health & Safety Policy

Catnic actively work towards Corus
own international safety rating system
and have one of the highest scores
amongst all Corus manufacturing 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.
We know that continuous
improvement of our health and safety
performance is essential for a
succesful company.
Everyone in Corus has responsibility
for their own and others' health and
safety.
We will encourage a health and safety
culture in Corus.
Copies of the Catnic Environmental

Policy are available on request or can
be downloaded at www.catnic.com
79
The Research, Development and Technology
business of Corus combines top class innovation
and cutting edge technology to deliver metals
solutions in a constantly changing world
We use up to the minute technology to expand and improve
the quality of our performance; we continually invest in and
upgrade our manufacturing processes and use the latest
methods in process analysis and design
Structural performance
guide, was achieved in accordance with
the requirements of BS 5977: Part
2:1983 and BS EN 845-2.2003.
Extensive testing was undertaken at the
following test houses:
Construction Centre
Stoke-on-Trent
Safe working loads (SWL)*, as defined by
BS 5977: Part 2:1983 for cavity wall
lintels refer to uniform distributed loads
applied in 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 & CX lintel range refers to
uniformly distributed loads in the ratio of
19:1 when non standard or unusual
loading conditions occur.
A lintel should not exceed a maximum
vertical deflection of 0.003 x the effective
span (effective span = distance between
centre of bearings) when subjected to the
safe working load (SWL).
78
The Environment
We consider care for the environment to be essential
both in terms of our duty to society and to ensure the
continuity of our business
*The brochure SWLs are based on the

lesser value derived from a serviceability
deflection limitation of
effective span
325
or
ultimate failure
1.6 (min)
Fire tests
Elements of Construction. Details of the
test results can be found in TRADA
(Timber Research and Development
Association) Nos. FR254, 275, 659, 863,
1662 and RF94015 and FROSI (Fire
Research Organisation) No. 5001.
Thermal performance
All Catnic cavity wall lintels contribute to
the thermal integrity of the building as
they are supplied with an insulated core.
The core of the Cougar Open Back style
lintels is fully filled with CFC & HCFC free
insulation to prevent cold voids.
Also, because Catnic cavity wall lintels
are shaped to form a built-in damp proof
course, partial fill cavity wall insulation
can extend down to the top of the lintel.
This means that the cold voids normally
associated with separate damp proof
courses are avoided, without the need
to install specially shaped insulation
batts behind the DPC.
To achieve the thermal benefits of

a Cougar open back or Classic
combined box lintel in accordance with
the robust details as referred in the
approved documents: Part L1 and Part
L2, the window frame should be
positioned so that the back face of the
frame overlaps the inner face of the
outer leaf of the cavity wall by a
minimum of 30mm.
The standard range of cavity wall lintels
incorporating perforated
base plates have been designed to
minimise any potential cold bridge path
integrity. The unique slotted base plate
design on the underside of the lintels
provides an effective conductivity not
exceeding 30W/mK which satisfies the
requirements of the approved document
to support Part L1 & L2 2002 edition.
Environmental Policy
Catnic are committed to protecting the environment by minimising the impact of our
operations and our products through the adoption of sustainable practices and through
continuous improvement in environmental performance and control. We believe that respect
for the environment is critical to the success of our business and our aim, therefore, is to
continuously improve our performance
Sustainability
Catnic, part of the Corus group of
companies, utilises steel from our
European manufacturing operations that
have achieved certification to
Environmental Management Standard
ISO14001.
Corus places great emphasis on the
contribution we make to a sustainable
society and is committed to
incorporating the principles of
sustainable development into all
aspects of our operations.
Steel itself is 100% recyclable and can
be recycled again and again, without
degradation of its properties or
performance. Steels excellent
mechanical properties, combined with
its high strength, contribute to improved
safety performance. The steel in use
today will be reused and recycled many
times in the future. More than 40% of
the worlds production of new steel is
in fact made from recycled steel without
any loss of quality. The current recycling
rate and reuse rate for steel
construction products in the UK is 94%.
Our products are durable, adaptable,
reusable and recyclable. They are
essential to modern life for example

they are used in affordable and energyefficient modern housing. Through our
research and development activities, we
are continuing to develop products that
give additional social and environmental
benefits to our customers and society
as a whole.
Copies of the Corus Corporate
Responsibility Report 2007/8 are
available on request or can be
downloaded at www.catnic.com
Global Warming Potential (GWP)
The expanded polystyrene (EPS)
incorporated into our pre-insulated
lintels does not use, contain or produce
formaldehyde, CFCs or indeed any so
called soft CFCs (i.e. HCFCs and
HFAs).
The product conforms to the Montreal
Protocol and has an ozone potential
of zero.
The material content and manufacture
of EPS has no major negative impact
on the environment
The manufacturer of our insulation
product have quoted a GWP < 5 for the
finished product.
Health & Safety Policy

Catnic actively work towards Corus
own international safety rating system
and have one of the highest scores
amongst all Corus manufacturing 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.
We know that continuous
improvement of our health and safety
performance is essential for a
succesful company.
Everyone in Corus has responsibility
for their own and others' health and
safety.
We will encourage a health and safety
culture in Corus.
Copies of the Catnic Environmental

Policy are available on request or can
be downloaded at www.catnic.com
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All products should be used in
accordance with their specific
instructions to prevent failure
Storage
All products should be stored in a
clean and dry environment on a firm
even surface, clear of the ground.
Single lintels should be stored on
pallets or suitable racking and
prevented from being accidentally
dislodged.
Remove all metal strapping with care
and discard safely and responsibly.
Handing
Gloves should be worn to avoid injury
from any sharp edges.
When lifting or carrying a lintel, under
take a personal risk assessment
paying attention to the size and
weight details found on the product
label.
Processes such as welding, burning,
cutting or grinding can result in
vaporising the metal or generating
airborne particles that may present
additional hazards.
Application
Do not use damaged goods.
Refer to Installation Guides detailed
on page 70.
Disposal
When disposing of any Catnic
products or packaging, due
consideration must be given to the
environmental impact of the method
of disposal.
Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health
Regulations 1994 (COSHH)
All products are considered nonhazardous to health under normal
conditions of use.
Copies of COSHH sheets are
available on request
Cougar Open Back Styles

CG range
The lintels are manufactured from
galvanised steel to BS EN10327: 2004
(continuously hot-dip coated strip and
sheet of low carbon steels and cold
forming - technical delivery
conditions) of grade DX51D & Z275,
but with a minimum yield stress of
250N/mm2. The lintels are further
protected against corrosion by a black
coloured polyester resin coating
applied to all external surfaces. The
lintels are fully insulated with
expanded polystyrene bead of density
18kg/m3 giving a thermal conductivity
of between 0.031W/mK and
0.036W/mK.
CH & CX range
of grade DX51D & Z275 with a
minimum yield stress of 250N/mm2.
The lintels are further protected
against corrosion by a black coloured
polyester resin coating applied to all
external surfaces of the lintels.
The lintels are fully insulated with
expanded polystyrene board
manufactured in accordance with
BS 3837: Part 1: 2004 (Expanded
polystyrene boards specification for
boards manufactured from
expandable beads). The material is
CFC & HCFC free and has an ozone
depletion potential (ODP) of zero.
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To satisfy the corrosion protection

system of BS 5977: Part 2 and NHBC
technical requirements, lintels
galvanised to BSEN ISO1461: 1999
must be installed with a separate
damp proof course.
External Solid Wall/ Internal

and Timber Frame Styles
CN and CTF range
galvanised steel to BS EN 10327:
2004 (continuously hot-dip coated
strip and sheet of low carbon steels
and cold forming - technical delivery
conditions) of grade DX51D & Z275
250N/mm2. The lintels (excluding
internal lintels CN92 and CN102) are
further protected against corrosion by
a polyester resin coating applied to
all external surfaces of the lintel. The
lintels are insulated (where applicable)
with expanded polystyrene board to
BS 3837 Part 1: 2004 (expanded
expandable beads).
CNZ range
strip and sheet of structural steels technical delivery conditions) of grade
S250GD & Z600. All external lintel cut
edges are treated with a corrosion
resistant paint.
Stainless Steel range
Austenitic Stainless Steel, grade
304s15 to BS EN 10088-2-1.4301.
Feature Lintels
CCA and CCB range
3.0mm structural grade steel plate of
grade S275 to BS EN10025-2:2004
and hot-dip galvanised after
manufacture to BS EN ISO1461:1999.
CXL range
The lintels are manufactured from a
universal beam section and 6.0mm
structural grade steel plate Grade
S275 to BS EN 10025-2:2004 and
hot-dip galvanised after manufacture
to BS EN ISO1461:1999.
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All products should be used in
accordance with their specific
instructions to prevent failure
Storage
All products should be stored in a
clean and dry environment on a firm
even surface, clear of the ground.
Single lintels should be stored on
pallets or suitable racking and
prevented from being accidentally
dislodged.
Remove all metal strapping with care
and discard safely and responsibly.
Handing
Gloves should be worn to avoid injury
from any sharp edges.
When lifting or carrying a lintel, under
take a personal risk assessment
paying attention to the size and
weight details found on the product
label.
Processes such as welding, burning,
cutting or grinding can result in
vaporising the metal or generating
airborne particles that may present
additional hazards.
Application
Do not use damaged goods.
Refer to Installation Guides detailed
on page 70.
Disposal
When disposing of any Catnic
products or packaging, due
consideration must be given to the
environmental impact of the method
of disposal.
Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health
Regulations 1994 (COSHH)
All products are considered nonhazardous to health under normal
conditions of use.
Copies of COSHH sheets are
available on request
Cougar Open Back Styles

CG range
(continuously hot-dip coated strip and
sheet of low carbon steels and cold
forming - technical delivery
conditions) of grade DX51D & Z275,
250N/mm2. The lintels are further
protected against corrosion by a black
coloured polyester resin coating
applied to all external surfaces. The
lintels are fully insulated with
expanded polystyrene bead of density
18kg/m3 giving a thermal conductivity
of between 0.031W/mK and
0.036W/mK.
CH & CX range
of grade DX51D & Z275 with a
minimum yield stress of 250N/mm2.
The lintels are further protected
against corrosion by a black coloured
polyester resin coating applied to all
external surfaces of the lintels.
The lintels are fully insulated with
expanded polystyrene board
manufactured in accordance with
BS 3837: Part 1: 2004 (Expanded
expandable beads). The material is
CFC & HCFC free and has an ozone
depletion potential (ODP) of zero.
80
To satisfy the corrosion protection

system of BS 5977: Part 2 and NHBC
technical requirements, lintels
galvanised to BSEN ISO1461: 1999
must be installed with a separate
damp proof course.
External Solid Wall/ Internal

and Timber Frame Styles
CN and CTF range
strip and sheet of low carbon steels
and cold forming - technical delivery
conditions) of grade DX51D & Z275
250N/mm2. The lintels (excluding
internal lintels CN92 and CN102) are
further protected against corrosion by
a polyester resin coating applied to
all external surfaces of the lintel. The
lintels are insulated (where applicable)
with expanded polystyrene board to
BS 3837 Part 1: 2004 (expanded
expandable beads).
CNZ range
strip and sheet of structural steels technical delivery conditions) of grade
S250GD & Z600. All external lintel cut
edges are treated with a corrosion
resistant paint.
Stainless Steel range
Austenitic Stainless Steel, grade
304s15 to BS EN 10088-2-1.4301.
Feature Lintels
CCA and CCB range
3.0mm structural grade steel plate of
grade S275 to BS EN10025-2:2004
and hot-dip galvanised after
manufacture to BS EN ISO1461:1999.
CXL range
The lintels are manufactured from a
universal beam section and 6.0mm
structural grade steel plate Grade
S275 to BS EN 10025-2:2004 and
hot-dip galvanised after manufacture
to BS EN ISO1461:1999.
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Lintel
A structural member spanning an
opening in a wall.
Uniformly Distributed Load (UDL)

A load that is uniformly spread along the
entire length of the lintel.
Clear span or Clear opening

The clear distance between
lintel supports.
Point load
The load applied from a single member
such as a steel beam or girder truss. It
should be spread over an appropriate
area so that the limiting design values
are not exceeded.
Safe working load (SWL)

The total uniformly distributed load
(UDL) that the lintel is designed to
support, whilst providing an appropriate
safety factor.
A load assessed in accordance with the
guidelines of BS 5977 Part 1:1981 and
AMD 4796:1985
Moment of inertia (Ixx)

Represents the moment of inertia or
second moment of area of the lintel
section about a horizontal axis through
the lintel centroid indicating the stiffness
of a lintel under a given load and
indicative of the lintel shape. The greater
the Ixx level, the stiffer the lintel will be
and hence the less a lintel will deflect.
Catnic Technical Enquiry Request Form

Deflection ( )
Vertical/horizontal displacement of the
lintel due to bending about the
vertical/horizontal axis.
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 on Fax: 087 0024 1809
Modulus of elasticity (Zxx min)

The section Modulus of the lintel about
a horizontal axis, when multiplied by the
permissible working stress, the resultant
value is the serviceability moment.
Serviceability reaction
The permissible load at an end support
within the working load capacity of the
lintel webs.
* Mandatory Fields
Customer
Date
Name*
Customer
Site
Address*
Address
End bearing
The bearing length at lintel supports.
Post Code*
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Internals
Meter Boxes
Replace Steelwork
Lintel Requirements*
Special
Wall Construction
(please fill in dimensions)
OUTER
CAVITY
Width
(mm)
Type
INNER
Width Between
Type
Masonry inc. insulation
Brick
Brick
Stone
Dense block
Dense block
Lightweight block
Lightweight block
Medium block
Medium block
Timber frame
Width
(mm)
Steel frame
Is a separate damp proof course to be installed?
Yes
No
Please indicate whether outer leaf support is required at eaves level
Yes
No
Special Requirements
(eg. send to Site/Merchant etc.)
Please include the following
(please tick)
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
Please indicate any fairfaced internal areas on drawings
Technical Services
NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT FOR A QUICK TURNAROUND THAT ALL BOXES

ARE COMPLETED CORRECTLY BY REFERRING TO THE DRAWINGS
BEFORE SENDING TO OUR TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Fax this enquiry to
029 2033 7900

82
087 0024 1809

83

Lintel
A structural member spanning an
opening in a wall.
Uniformly Distributed Load (UDL)

A load that is uniformly spread along the
entire length of the lintel.
Clear span or Clear opening

The clear distance between
lintel supports.
Point load
The load applied from a single member
such as a steel beam or girder truss. It
should be spread over an appropriate
area so that the limiting design values
are not exceeded.
Safe working load (SWL)

The total uniformly distributed load
(UDL) that the lintel is designed to
support, whilst providing an appropriate
safety factor.
A load assessed in accordance with the
guidelines of BS 5977 Part 1:1981 and
AMD 4796:1985
Moment of inertia (Ixx)

Represents the moment of inertia or
second moment of area of the lintel
section about a horizontal axis through
the lintel centroid indicating the stiffness
of a lintel under a given load and
indicative of the lintel shape. The greater
the Ixx level, the stiffer the lintel will be
and hence the less a lintel will deflect.
Catnic Technical Enquiry Request Form

Deflection ( )
Vertical/horizontal displacement of the
lintel due to bending about the
vertical/horizontal axis.
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 on Fax: 087 0024 1809
Modulus of elasticity (Zxx min)

The section Modulus of the lintel about
a horizontal axis, when multiplied by the
permissible working stress, the resultant
value is the serviceability moment.
Serviceability reaction
The permissible load at an end support
within the working load capacity of the
lintel webs.
* Mandatory Fields
Customer
Date
Name*
Customer
Site
Address*
Address
End bearing
The bearing length at lintel supports.
Post Code*
Tel*
Post Code
Tel
Email*
Fax
Email
Fax
Internals
Meter Boxes
Replace Steelwork
Lintel Requirements*
Special
Wall Construction
(please fill in dimensions)
OUTER
CAVITY
Width
(mm)
Type
INNER
Width Between
Type
Masonry inc. insulation
Brick
Brick
Stone
Dense block
Dense block
Lightweight block
Lightweight block
Medium block
Medium block
Timber frame
Width
(mm)
Steel frame
Is a separate damp proof course to be installed?
Yes
No
Please indicate whether outer leaf support is required at eaves level
Yes
No
Special Requirements
(eg. send to Site/Merchant etc.)
Please include the following
(please tick)
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
Please indicate any fairfaced internal areas on drawings
Technical Services
NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT FOR A QUICK TURNAROUND THAT ALL BOXES

ARE COMPLETED CORRECTLY BY REFERRING TO THE DRAWINGS
BEFORE SENDING TO OUR TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Fax this enquiry to
029 2033 7900

82
087 0024 1809

83
Notes
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- much more than just Lintels...
Lintels
Pioneers of the steel lintel for more
than three generations with a
reputation for superior quality,
reliability and backed by excellence
in service.
Steel Lintels
Special Lintels
Free design service for bespoke feature lintels
Expanded Metal
Easy to use, versatile and perfectly
formed expanded metal products
benefit from our long experience of
using steel in construction.
Metal Lath
Coil Mesh
Arch formers
Wall Starter Kits
STRONGHOLD Wall Starter Kits
are a simple yet effective system
for tying new masonry walls to
existing walls.
Steelwork
A selection of steelwork beams,
columns and channels for when
loading conditions exceed our
standard range of lintels
Stainless steel wall starter kits

offering superb corrosion
resistance.
PVC Coated wall starter kits
galvanized steel for durable
corrosion resistance.
Universal beams
Universal columns
Parallel flange channels
Steel Plasterers Beads
Precision engineered and simple to
use to create, edges, corners and
joints that are resistant to chipping,
Galvanised steel plaster
and render beads
Stainless steel plaster
and render beads
PVC-U Plasterers Beads
Light, rigid, non-corrosive, and
easy to use material, that offers
a cost-effective way to create,
edges, corners and joints that
are resistant to chipping,
Plaster and render beads
Cavity Wall Ties

High quality stainless steel wall ties
for ease of use and a long life.
Ties for brick to block
construction
Ties for brick to timber
construction
Qwikpost
Erecting a new boundary or repairing a gale-damaged fence
has never been easier with the Catnic's durable and
affordable fence support systems.
Garden fence post spikes
Repair spikes
Bolt-down supports
Concrete-in posts
Post extenders
Arris brackets, U-clips
and Z- clips
For more information about

these products, please call
Catnic on 029 2033 7900 for
a brochure
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Lintel Product Selector

December 2008
Catnic is a Corus Group company. Further

information can be found on the Corus website at
www.corusgroup.com
Care has been taken to ensure that this information
is accurate, but Corus Group plc, and its
subsidiaries, does not accept responsibility or
liability for errors or information which is found to
be misleading.
This publication was printed by a Corus approved
supplier that complies with ISO 9001, ISO 14001
and OHSAS 18001 accreditation. Paper used is
Regency Satin, which is manufactured from ECF
(Elemental Chlorine Free) pulp sourced from
certified or well managed forests and plantations,
inks used are vegetable based.
Copyright 2008
Corus
Photographs are supplied courtesy of Andersen Windows/Black Millwork,
Barrington Homes, Taylor Wimpy PLC, Williams Lester Architects
Catnic
Pontypandy Industrial Estate
Caerphilly
CF83 3GL
Telephone 029 2033 7900
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Catnic is a Corus Group company. Further

- much more than just Lintels...

Stainless steel wall starter kits

Cavity Wall Ties

For more information about

Catnic - The Name to Build a Reputation On

Leaders in Technical Innovation

Help when you need it

How to select a lintel

Cavity Wall Lintels

Standard Arch Lintels

Installing a cavity wall lintel

Where to use a separate DPC

Introduction to Catnic & Corus

Catnic has pioneered the steel lintel

To gain both BBA approval and the

Far from just leading, Catnic in fact has

Corus is Europe's second largest steel

Corus is a leading supplier to many of

Corus is a subsidiary of Tata Steel, the

Technically superior products

Leaders in technical innovation

Introduction to Catnic & Corus

Catnic has pioneered the steel lintel

To gain both BBA approval and the

Far from just leading, Catnic in fact has

Corus is Europe's second largest steel

Corus is a leading supplier to many of

Corus is a subsidiary of Tata Steel, the

Technically superior products

Leaders in technical innovation

Regulatory authorities approval

Thermal Performance / Insulation

BS EN10025-2:2004 and hot-dip

Environment & Sustainability

Catnic lintels are designed, manufactured and tested in

National House-Building Council

Local Authority Building Control

Housing Association Property Mutual

Fully Part L Compliant

Regulatory authorities approval

Thermal Performance / Insulation

BS EN10025-2:2004 and hot-dip

Environment & Sustainability

Catnic lintels are designed, manufactured and tested in

National House-Building Council

Local Authority Building Control

Housing Association Property Mutual

Fully Part L Compliant

Open Back Lintels

Built-in DPC profile

Open Back Lintel - Design Features

Catnics standard range of open back

The results confirmed that the critical

Open Back without base plate

Hot-Dipped Post Galvanised

Catnic undertook its own assessment

lintels offer complete compliance with

Open Back with a perforated base plate

Requirement: No restrictions on usage

not exceed 30W/mK