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Most modern UK homes need a cavity wall lintel, not a solid wall lintel. The difference comes down to wall...

Header image reference: Stressline Lintels. Cavity wall lintel problems usually happen because the wrong lintel was chosen, the support at...

A cavity wall lintel works by bridging the opening above a window or door and safely transferring the weight of...

Catnic is one of the UK’s best-selling British lintel brands and brought the first steel lintels to the UK residential...

A lintel beam is an essential structural element used to support and transfer load above an opening to the adjacent...

Quick summary: Angle lintels are commonly used in single leaf masonry applications. Installation depends on correct bearing, alignment, and support...

Angle lintel span and load suitability should never be judged by appearance alone. The correct product depends on the opening...

An angle lintel, also known as an L-shaped lintel, is a simple steel section commonly used to support masonry above...

A cavity wall lintel is a structural support placed above an opening, such as a window or door, in a...

Masonry support systems (often called shelf angles or brick support angles) are steel supports fixed back to a building’s structural...

Fire socks and cavity barriers are often discussed together, but they are not interchangeable products. Read on to learn why.

Cavity fire socks, sometimes referred to as cavity stop socks or fire stop socks, are passive fire protection products used...

In brief: A steel lintel’s capacity depends on the exact lintel profile, span, cavity width, end bearing, and the loads...

Short answer: Yes, in many cases you can drill into a lintel – but only for light-duty, non-structural fixings, and...

Domestic extensions involve a long list of structural and design decisions. If you are in a conservation area, the local...

Over the past couple of years, UK Events and Festivals have suffered, but with Demand Higher than ever and loosening...

As the Wetter Months Approach us, you may be thinking of Preparing your Open Space for Winter.  Treating your Railway...

Approved Document A of the UK Building Regulations deals with the structural elements of construction projects, the masonry, the foundations,...

A lintel is an essential horizontal loadbearing item, and as such, will require sign off from your local UK Building...

At Wade, all our concrete lintel products are independently tested, and accredited with a CE mark, or British Standard. It means...

A fireplace can often make a great focal point in any room, whether your property is modern or of period...

Lintels are one of the most essential components in construction — providing strength, stability, and load-bearing support above doors, windows,...

Concrete is a construction material that is cheap, versatile and easy to use. Concrete pathways are ideal for safe and...

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) has long been a requirement for domestic property, when selling or letting a home. Recent...

Is improving an EPC rating an easy thing to do? The good news is that there are several simple upgrades...

A lintel is a part of the supporting structure of a building wherever there is a requirement for an opening...

When erecting a Fence between Neighbour's ensure you follow Boundary Fence Rules - UK.  Property Boundaries are simply an Invisible...

Acrow props were invented and first brought to market back in 1935 and were enthusiastically embraced to begin with by...

Scaffolding is a key part of many construction projects, from small domestic porch extensions to large commercial developments. Scaffold boards...

Insulated lintels are not a new idea. We’ve seen them used on residential and commercial projects for some time, and...

When you need to protect the public, or workers from a hazardous activity or situation, Chapter 8 barriers provide a...

Using timber sleepers to create steps in your garden is a great way to manage transitions from one area to...

Timber sleepers are a simple and effective way to create clean, durable garden edging. In most cases, they can be...

Securing a construction site from unauthorised access is one of the first issues a project will face. Segregation from the...

Window lintels come in many forms depending upon the work they have to do and what the make-up is of...

If a door is set in a masonry wall, whether it is brick, block, or stone, there will be a...

How much weight a concrete lintel can support is determined by two main factors, the height of the lintel, and...

> Download Our Part L Compliance Photography Checklist Here < The UK Building Regulations Part L is all about improving...

Lintels are key structural elements in the construction of any building and are used over doors, window openings and service...

A thermal break is an insulating material inserted between two structural elements to prevent or minimise heat transfer into or...

UK bricks have been subject to metric standards since 1970, which means that almost all bricks available to buy in...

There are several standard pack sizes for bricks in the UK and they can contain either 430 or 504 or...

At Wade, we are acutely aware of how demand can affect the cost of construction in the UK. We work...

At Wade, we know that a tidy driveway can make a big difference to the overall look of a property....

Brick air vents are used to deliver proper airflow to a cavity wall or suspended floor to control moisture levels...

A concrete padstone is a dense block designed to take a heavy point loading at a beam-end or as a...

Plasterboard thickness: Plasterboard comes in a range of standard sizes. It will be stacked flat on pallets in 2400 x...

Roof battens are an essential part of the construction story, and their quality is key to a successful project. So,...