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

IG Lintels Solid Wall Steel Lintel Single Leaf Standard Load L10 1500mm

IG Lintels Solid Wall Steel Lintel Single Leaf Standard Load L10 2700mm

Catnic External Solid Wall Single Leaf Angle Lintel 1200 X 91mm Black

Catnic External Solid Wall Single Leaf Angle Lintel 1800 X 91mm Silver

Catnic External Solid Wall Single Leaf Angle Lintel 1500 X 91mm Black

Catnic External Solid Wall Single Leaf Angle Lintel 2100 X 91mm Silver

Catnic External Solid Wall Single Leaf Angle Lintel 2700 X 91mm Black

Catnic External Solid Wall Single Leaf Angle Lintel 900 X 91mm Silver

Catnic External Solid Wall Single Leaf Angle Lintel 1800mm ANG1800

Catnic External Solid Wall Single Leaf Angle Lintel 2100mm ANG2100

Catnic External Solid Wall Single Leaf Angle Lintel 1500mm ANG1500

Catnic External Solid Wall Single Leaf Angle Lintel 1200mm ANG1200

Catnic External Solid Wall Single Leaf Angle Lintel 2700mm ANG2700

Catnic Standard Duty Single Leaf Wall Light Duty Meter Box Lintel