What sort of lintel to use

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I need to insert a lintel above windows that have been replaced with UPVC in the early 80's. The house was built in the 20's and have a line of upright bricks above each window. Those bricks are only supported by a metal bar that was probably put in place to hold the brick up whilst the mortar set when the house was originally built.

Is there a lintel that i can buy that is designed to allow the row of upright bricks to be replaced after fitting the lintel to keep the appearance the same?

Thanks in advance.

 

[b21playa]

http://www.catnic.com/lintels.aspx

Guess its a solid wall. the above link may help

 

[themiddleagedun]

If you just need to replace the external brickwork. I would use a leaf lintel
( L-shaped) easily available at builders merchants.