Slate under lintels

[mikeF00]

Hi, can somebody please advise if I need to rest my concrete lintel on slate , or not?. It’s 1200mm long by 215mm wide by 60mm high.
I’ve seen many examples where no slate or shims or used at all ,and a few where a few pieces of slate are hammered in under the lintel ?


cheers

mike

 

[cdbe]

Slate and other packings are generally used when retro fitting a lintel to push it up tight against the masonry above it. If you're just bedding it you don't need any.

 

[foxhole]

It can be used if required, ideally seating is level so not then needed .