Shelf angles or veneer lintels?
There seems to be some confusion about where and when to use a shelf angle or a veneer lintel with brick veneer. The two perform different functions and cannot be substituted for each other.
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There seems to be some confusion about where and when to use a shelf angle or a veneer lintel with brick veneer. The two perform different functions and cannot be substituted for each other.
An infill panel is often used with masonry veneer cladding above a window or door opening. This avoids the need to support the weight of the masonry veneer but creates a weathertightness issue.
If mortar debris that falls to the bottom of blockwork cavities is not removed before filling, the bond between the grout, blocks, reinforcing bars and cavity base is reduced.
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