Question 1

What’s the difference between a single leaf lintel and a single brick lintel?

Accepted Answer

The phrase ‘single brick lintel’ isn't a standard construction term – it can refer to a traditional lintel made of brick, and also a steel or concrete lintel that’s only as wide as a single brick.

In contrast to this, a single leaf lintel is a well-known modern construction product - a steel lintel designed to support the masonry of one single leaf of a wall.

Question 2

Are single leaf lintels and single wall lintels the same thing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The term ‘single wall lintel’ is often used interchangeably with ‘single leaf lintel’, especially in UK building conversation. Both terms refer to lintels supporting just one leaf of masonry (such as a single-skin or outer layer of a cavity wall).

Question 3

Are single leaf lintels only for external walls?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. Single leaf lintels are primarily used for external single-skin walls or the outer leaf of a cavity wall. However, they ‘re also suitable for internal non-load-bearing walls, meter box openings, garages or outbuildings - essentially any job where one leaf of masonry needs support.

Single leaf lintels

Catnic ANG Single Leaf Angle Lintel 1500mm

IG Lintels L10 Standard Duty Single Leaf Lintel 1500mm

Catnic ANG Single Leaf Angle Lintel 1800mm

Catnic ANG Single Leaf Angle Lintel 1200mm

Catnic ANG Single Leaf Angle Lintel 2700mm

Catnic ANG Single Leaf Angle Lintel 900mm

Catnic ANG Single Leaf Angle Lintel 2100mm

IG Lintels L10 Standard Duty Single Leaf Lintel 1200mm

IG Lintels L10 Standard Duty Single Leaf Lintel 1350mm

IG Lintels L10 Standard Duty Single Leaf Lintel 1650mm

IG Lintels L10 Standard Duty Single Leaf Lintel 1050mm

IG Lintels L10 Standard Duty Single Leaf Lintel 2700mm