Birtley TF70 Timber Frame Lintels
Product Usage Instructions
To ensure proper installation and use of the TF70 Standard Cavity Wall Lintel, please follow these steps:
- Step 1: Preparation
- Check that the cavity size matches the lintel requirements. Ensure the fair-faced masonry is ready for installation.
- Step 2: Installation
- Use a pinch batten during installation. Follow the specific installation requirements provided by the manufacturer.
- Step 3: Final Checks
- After installation, verify that the lintel is securely in place and properly aligned with the outer leaf of the cavity wall.
FAQs
- Q: Can this lintel be used for cavity walls with different sizes?
- A: Yes, other cavity sizes are available. Please ensure to select the appropriate lintel size for your specific cavity wall dimensions.
- Q: What is the material used for the TF70 lintel?
- A: The TF70 lintel is made of Mild Steel S275JR according to BS EN10025-2:2004 standards.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
| Brand | Birtley |
| Generic Ref | TF70 |
| Product Range | Timber Frame Lintels |
| Product Sub-range | 70-85mm Cavity |
| Product Type | Standard Duty Timber Frame Lintel – 100mm Outer Leaf |
| European Standard/ETA | BS EN845-2:2013+A1:2016 |
| Test Standard | EN846-9:2000/2016 |
| Notified Body | Lucideon Ltd (NB 1289) |
| Material | Mild Steel S275JR to BS EN10025-2:2004 |
| Coating/Finish/Colour | 65µm Hot Dip Galvanized to BS EN ISO 1461:2009 |
| Thermal Performance | Contact us for information |
| Insulation | Expanded Polystyrene – BREEAM rating A+ |
| Fire Rating | 60 mins (with 2 coat plaster finish) |
| 1. Installation requirement | Bed fully on bricklaying mortar |
| 2. Installation requirement | Must be used with a cavity tray – External walls only |
| 3. Installation requirement | Use lintel clips at <600mm intervals, not more than 225mm from each end |
| 4. Installation requirement | Lintels over 1200mm must be propped until masonry is fully loaded and cured. |
| 5. Installation requirement | 150mm Minimum end Bearing |
| Sales Qty | 1 |
| Packaging weight | 0 |
| 1. Features | Supergalv coating offers superior life expectancy |
| 2. Features | Post-fabrication galvanizing leaves no surface with inferior paint protection |
| 3. Features | Structural grade steel to EN10025 |
| Option 1 | Alternative material options: Ultragalv coating (150µm), Stainless Steel 1.4301 (304) |
| Option 2 | Outer Leaf Options: No rainwater drip (ND), Render mesh (MF) |
PRODUCT INFORMATION
TF70
Standard Cavity Wall Lintel
100mm – Fair-faced masonry. Pinch batten must be used. Other cavity sizes available.
Features
- We are the only lintel manufacturer to hot-dip galvanize after fabrication providing up to 50% more zinc protection than other approved coatings
- Supergalv coating offers a superior life expectancy
- Post-fabrication galvanizing leaves no surface with inferior paint protection
MORE INFORMATION
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Documents / Resources
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