Lintel blocks are U-shaped horizontal masonry units which are placed above the openings. blocks are arranged in a course such that lintel beam can be formed. Lintel beam the wall portion which is above the opening or between two vertical supports.

What does a lintel block look like?

CMU lintel blocks are U-shaped, like bond beam blocks, but they do not have knock-out panels or mesh portions that a builder needs to remove. The bottom part of these blocks is permanent. Horizontal reinforcement bars can be placed in the “U” and the space filled in with grout and cement.

What are the different types of lintels?

• Stone Lintel.
• Wooden Lintel.
• Reinforced Concrete Lintel.
• Brick Lintel.
• Steel Lintel.
• Reinforced Brick Lintel.