Hi, I have to box in a catnic metal and a concrete lintel. I would
like to 'turn' them into wooden lintels (it is an old house) by
covering them in wood planking - two sides and underside. Both are in
9" solid brick walls. I'd much appreciate any tips:
1. type of wood
2. thickness - will it warp?
3. design - rest the sides on the lower plank or fit lower between
sides?
4. ?

Cheers

nafuk wrote:
Hi, I have to box in a catnic metal and a concrete lintel. I would
like to 'turn' them into wooden lintels (it is an old house) by
covering them in wood planking - two sides and underside. Both are in
9" solid brick walls. I'd much appreciate any tips:
1. type of wood
2. thickness - will it warp?
3. design - rest the sides on the lower plank or fit lower between
sides?
4. ?

Cheers


Depends what the finish will be. I'd normally use ply. Birch faced for
pale colours, sapele for darker shades. Only 8 feet long though, so you
have joints. as well as unfinished edges, to think about unless you're
painting it.
For longer lengths, whitewood flooring is worth considering. More stable
than redwood and takes a pale stain better. Dark colours don't really
work on any softwood.

In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
nafuk wrote:

Hi, I have to box in a catnic metal and a concrete lintel. I would
like to 'turn' them into wooden lintels (it is an old house) by
covering them in wood planking - two sides and underside. Both are in
9" solid brick walls. I'd much appreciate any tips:
1. type of wood
2. thickness - will it warp?
3. design - rest the sides on the lower plank or fit lower between
sides?
4. ?

Cheers

What are they supporting? If they're supporting the floor above, where two
rooms have been knocked into one, can't you lose them altogether by moving
them above ceiling height?
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Roger
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On 25 July, 16:51, "Roger Mills" wrote:
In an earlier contribution to this discussion,

nafuk *wrote:
Hi, I have to box in a catnic metal and a concrete lintel. I would
like to 'turn' them into wooden lintels (it is an old house) by
covering them in wood planking - two sides and underside. Both are in
9" solid brick walls. I'd much appreciate any tips:
1. type of wood
2. thickness - will it warp?
3. design - rest the sides on the lower plank or fit lower between
sides?
4. ?

Cheers

What are they supporting? If they're supporting the floor above, where two
rooms have been knocked into one, can't you lose them altogether by moving
them above ceiling height?
--
Cheers,
Roger
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Thanks for the replies.
I'd like to keep the finish natural so not sure if ply joints could be
hidden.
The wood flooring seems like a good idea.
They can't be moved/hidden so will be on display.
Cheers.