"Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message
. uk...
David WE Roberts submitted this idea :
The front of the shed is planned to be 10 blocks high at the moment.
The door opening including frame will be 9 blocks high.

So do I need a concrete lintel plus some concrete bricks for the last
course, or is there a better alternative such as wood?
The only load carried will be the roof, so in theory wood should be fine
and would also be a lot easier to fit.
The gap (double doors) is expected to be about 1624mm so the lintel would
be 2000mm.

You might be able to use a wood lintel if the gap above is filled with
wood rather than blocks, that is what I did. Another option would be to
use two lengths of angle iron back to back, thus allowing you to use full
size blocks.

Thanks to all - the finish is 'no finish' i.e. just painted blocks so I
think angle iron may be out.
The wood will need painting/treating but it is a lot lighter to lift over 2
metres high :-)