Lintel Type : Cavity Lintels
Cavity Width : 90-105mm
Lintel Duty : Standard Duty
Birtley
Birtley TF90 100mm Cavity Timber Frame Lintel STD Duty
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The Birtley TF90 Standard Duty 100mm Cavity Timber Frame Lintel is a steel lintel designed for timber-frame construction with a 90–105mm cavity and a 100mm outer leaf. It is manufactured from structural-grade mild steel and finished with Birtley's Supergalv hot-dip galvanised coating, applied after fabrication. The TF90 incorporates expanded polystyrene insulation and is available in five lengths from 1050mm to 1950mm. A pinch batten must be used during installation. Always follow Birtley's installation requirements and check the relevant technical information before specifying.
TF90 at a Glance
Key Features
Designed for timber-frame walls
For timber-frame construction with a 90–105mm cavity and 100mm outer leaf.
Standard-duty design
A standard-duty lintel for the manufacturer's stated application. Check the relevant technical information for loading and span suitability.
Supergalv coating
Hot-dip galvanised after fabrication, providing a protective coating across the fabricated steelwork.
Structural-grade steel
Manufactured from mild steel grade S275JR to BS EN 10025-2.
Expanded polystyrene insulation
Includes expanded polystyrene insulation within the lintel construction.
Pinch batten required
Birtley specifies that a pinch batten must be used. Follow the manufacturer's installation instructions.
Product Specifications
| Manufacturer | Birtley |
|---|---|
| Product reference | TF90 |
| Lintel type | Standard-duty timber frame cavity lintel |
| Cavity range | 90–105mm |
| Outer leaf | 100mm |
| Base material | Mild steel S275JR to BS EN 10025-2 |
| Finish | 65µm hot-dip galvanised Supergalv coating after fabrication, to BS EN ISO 1461 |
| Insulation | Expanded polystyrene (EPS) |
| Product standard | BS EN 845-2:2013+A1:2016 |
| Test standard | EN 846-9:2000/2016 |
| Fire rating stated in product data | 60 minutes with a two-coat plaster finish |
| Minimum end bearing | 150mm |
Available Lengths
Choose from the five lengths currently listed:
| Length | Product code |
|---|---|
| 1050mm | TF901050 |
| 1350mm | TF901350 |
| 1500mm | TF901500 |
| 1800mm | TF901800 |
| 1950mm | TF901950 |
Installation Requirements
Birtley's TF90 product information also specifies the following installation requirements:
- Bed the lintel fully on bricklaying mortar.
- Use with a cavity tray on external walls.
- Fit lintel clips at intervals of less than 600mm, with no clip more than 225mm from either end.
- Provide a minimum end bearing of 150mm.
- Prop lintels longer than 1200mm until the masonry is fully loaded and the mortar has cured.
These requirements are important to the correct installation and support of the lintel. Refer to Birtley's current installation guidance and seek technical advice where the wall build-up or site conditions differ from the manufacturer's details.
Technical Information
For detailed product and installation information, refer to Birtley's TF90 datasheet and technical guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cavity size is the Birtley TF90 designed for?
The TF90 is designed for a cavity range of 90–105mm and a 100mm outer leaf.
Is the TF90 suitable for timber-frame construction?
Yes. It is a standard-duty lintel designed specifically for timber-frame cavity wall construction.
What finish does the Birtley TF90 have?
It has a Supergalv hot-dip galvanised finish applied after fabrication.
Is a pinch batten required?
Yes. Birtley's product information states that a pinch batten must be used.
What is the minimum end bearing?
Birtley's product data specifies a minimum end bearing of 150mm.
Which lengths are available?
The current Wade listing offers 1050mm, 1350mm, 1500mm, 1800mm and 1950mm lengths.
Does the TF90 need propping during installation?
Birtley specifies that lintels longer than 1200mm must be propped until the masonry is fully loaded and cured. Follow the manufacturer's installation guidance.
Need Help Choosing a Timber Frame Lintel?
Contact Wade Building Supplies for help checking the cavity size, lintel length and installation requirements for your project.
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