Can you use a lintel as a Padstone?
The padstone would clearly need to be of a higher strength than the wall below (as it would otherwise be pointless). The most common choices are engineering bricks, dense concrete blocks, and proprietary concrete padstones. Other options include concrete placed in situ, concrete lintels, or even steel spreader plates.
What size Padstone should I use?
the flange dimension of the beam should not be more than 50mm greater than the thickness of the supporting wall, and. the minimum length of padstone should be 200mm, and. the padstone depth should match the coursing of adjacent masonry, and. the web of the beam should be over the centre of the wall.
How thick should a Padstone be?
100mm
Procedure
| minimum padstone size | =155mm long |
|---|---|
| – minimum depth | = 150mm |
| – thickness | = 100mm, to match blockwork |
| (The actual length and depth of a padstone could be greater to suit masonry coursing.) | |
| inner padstone (beam in line with the wall): |
What size Padstones do I need?
the minimum length of padstone should be 200mm, and. the padstone depth should match the coursing of adjacent masonry, and. the web of the beam should be over the centre of the wall.
Why choose precast padstones for lintels?
Why go to the hassle of pouring padstones yourself on site, when you can rely on tried and tested structural products engineered to provide the ideal bearing for your concrete lintels. The precast padstones can be used in any orientation needed in your structure.
Where do we deliver concrete padstones?
We deliver Concrete Padstones nationwide. SNS is recognised to be a leading provider of precast concrete padstones to the UK building industry with over 30 different padstone sizes normally available from stock. Our range of padstones has been specifically selected to meet the requirements of the trade.
What are concrete padstones made of?
Our concrete padstones are very strong blocks made from high density concrete, forming a sound base for steel or concrete lintels and beams, helping to distribute the load efficiently limiting the risk of structural problems. They are available in a variety of dimensions and can be used in any orientation to suit all desired applications.
Why choose our concrete padstones for RSJ?
The essential companions to RSJ or lintel installations, our padstones arrive with extra density giving them additional strength and added durability. Designed to evenly distribute the weight of any blockwork above, our concrete padstones are perfectly formed to keep structural damage at bay.