There are several British Standards relevant to lintel specification but none gives a difinitive guide to calculating lintel service life. - Dec 09. more »
Only post-galvanising guarantees compliance with British Standards governing lintels and their durability
It is the task of the structural engineer to validate the structural performance of a lintel, including the durability features that determine lifespan. But too few recognise that only post-galvanising will guarantee modern lifespan requirements in compliance with key standards BS EN845-2:2003 and BS 7543:2003. - Dec 09. more »