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Can someone help before my head explodes ! Ive ordered a steel frame for a garage but isnt coming until May. I am building a 140mm block wall around the outside of the frame which i wanted to build whilst waiting for the frame. I cant workout what the eaves height of my wall needs to be taking...

Yes worth looking at hadnt really given that a thought

Thanks Tony i'll give them a miss

Or they do 150x150

Would you think 120x120 Angle iron would do the job Tony ?

Thankyou Tony most helpfull , Would you go for the steel or concrete ?

Found a concrete one 3900. Didnt know you could get concrete that length. Presume should do the trick ? https://www.lintelsnorthwest.co.uk/140x140-section-lintel/140-x140-section-hi-strength-prestressed-concrete-lintel-3900mm?term=4231

Thanks Tony , Would it be ok the 140 block overhanging with it only being 133 ? Thankyou

Hi. No im not going to render it , i may in time clad it with timber

Hi. Looking for a bit of help if possible please. Im going to build a block garage at home , Its single skin with 140mm block. I need a lintel for the garage door opening which is going to be 3600 so presume will need a lintel 3900. What type lintel should i use to span this length ? There wont...