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FREQUENT MASONRY PROBLEMS

CRACKED LINTEL


CAUSES

The lintel is used to support the brick over a window or door. Over time, the lintel becomes more and more porous and absorbs more water during inclement weather. Moisture is trapped and subject to temperature variations. Concrete is therefore prone to cracks causing corrosion of the steel reinforcement and weakening of the lintel structure.


CONSEQUENCES

When the lintel cracks, it can damage the bottom window and cause water infiltration. In addition, this can cause the bricks above the lintel to sag.


SOLUTION

Replace the cracked lintel with a lintel with galvanized reinforcement.


TYPES OF LINTEL

At Maçonnerie Gratton, the lintels in cement or natural stones are tailored made for allowing all the details to be inserted, in order to preserve the authenticity of the building.

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    • Sill: Piece of cement or stone located at the bottom of a window or glazing.
    • Galvanized steel: Steel coated with a layer of zinc to protect it from corrosion.
    • Weeping: Vertical slit in a wall for drainage and ventilation of the back of the wall.
    • Plaster: Plaster or mortar plaster, not smoothed, with which one covers a wall or a foundation.
    • Angle iron: Metal profile with an L-shaped section located at the top of a window or glazing used to support the load of upper masonry.
    • Joints: Space between bricks or stones linked by mortar.
    • Drip edge: Groove located under a sill or a chimney cap, which has the function of moving water away from the wall surface.
    • Lintel: Piece of cement, stone or steel located at the top of a window or glazing used to support the load of upper masonry.
    • Caulking: Sealant for doors, windows and any other coating.
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