Birtley Lintels
19th June 2020
We are pleased to let you know that Birtley Lintels will return to our normal delivery and collection service on Monday 22nd June 2020. For those using the collection service, we have implemented some new procedures to ensure the safety of our employees, delivery partners, and the wider community. These will be explained to customers […]
20th January 2020
Whilst most people know the purpose of lintels, there is often confusion about the different variations on the market and how they can be used to strengthen and improve the thermal performance of a building. James Matthews, Group Sales Director at Birtley looks at some of the frequently asked questions about choosing the right lintel. […]
8th January 2020
STEP ONE: WALL CONSTRUCTION HOW IS THE WALL CONSTRUCTED How is a wall constructed? Cavity Wall Measure the inner leaf thickness, cavity width & outer leaf thickness. Birtley recommends the use of an additional cavity tray with all external cavity wall lintels. Solid Walls Available for • Single leaf face brick or block […]
25th March 2019
Ben Chipping, Nicola Elms and Russell Hill join Birtley Group as the newest Windpost Design Engineer, Assistant Door Estimator and Warranty Administrator. Ben joins Birtley Group with over 6 years’ experience working within the manufacturing and engineering sector has taken on the new role as Design Engineer for Birtley Lintels. “I’m really interested in construction and […]
5th March 2019
Birtley Group has strengthened the marketing department with the appointment of Faye Smith as the Marketing Assistant. As part of her role, Faye will be on hand to support merchants with their marketing projects to ensure that the Birtley Group products are promoted effectively and efficiently. Faye brings with her over three years of marketing […]
15th January 2019
Birtley Group, the company behind some of the UK construction industry’s most trusted names including Birtley Lintels, Bowater Doors, Expamet and Birtley Galvanizing, has strengthened its commercial team with the appointment of Gemma Smith as Marketing Manager. Gemma joins the business with more than eight years’ experience in marketing construction products and services throughout the […]
20th December 2018
Birtley Group have expanded its team with two new appointments in it’s finance department and bespoke windpost and masonry support service. Scott Mackrell, a university graduate with over six years’ experience in the manufacturing sector, has taken on the role of Design Engineer at Birtley Lintels. As a key member of the team, Scott has […]
11th December 2018
Birtley Group will close over the Christmas period on Friday 21st December 2018 at 12pm and re-open on 2nd January 2019 08.30am We wish all of our customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Here’s to 2019!
21st September 2018
Birtley Lintels were delighted to donate a number of lintels and bespoke structural beams to the BBC home renovation series DIY SOS: The Big Build. This was to help the Bolton based Taylor Mann family: Custody officer Martin and now full time carer, Heather who cares for their son William (9) who has very severe […]
19th April 2018
Birtley Group was recently approached by the Birtley Community Association requesting help with raising funds to install a new stair lift in the community centre. The community centre’s current stair lift is broken and beyond repair. To maintain accessibility for members who have impaired mobility, the centre needs to raise the funds to replace it. Birtley Community Centre […]
8th March 2018
Here are just some of the brilliant females who work right across Birtley Group and it’s companies. Happy International Womens Day 2018! From left to right: (Top row) Sue Wright – Area Sales Manager, North West (Group). Annette Wright – Credit Controller (Group). Michelle May – Customer Service […]
7th February 2018
Kings Barton will be a sustainable new suburb to the North of Winchester. the development is a mix of apartments and two to five bedroom houses. THE DEVELOPMENT Kings Barton, Andover Road, Winchester SCHEME OBJECTIVES CALA Homes needed to achieve PART L requirements on plots throughout the development SUPATHERM RESULTS PSI Value calculations and full […]
7th February 2018
We have received a surge in interest for our new PSI Value Calculator as specifiers seek cost effective ways of reducing cold-bridging across the external envelope. Highly accessible via PC, tablet or mobile, our PSI Value Calculator offers an essential reference point for building designers and energy assessors. The Value Calculator instantly presents W/mK thermal transmittance data on our Supatherm […]
7th February 2018
The Birtley Group Pinnacle Awards, an internal programme that recognises excellence across the business group, has now entered its second year. First up for 2018 is our technical team leader, Michael Pallister, winner of the January award. Michael consistently goes the extra mile for our customers, ensuring scheduling timings are met and customer expectations are delivered. He […]
6th February 2018
Lintels are an essential structural element wherever there is an aperture in a wall. The wall above most doors and windows is supported by a lintel. The majority of lintels used in the UK are made from steel. What standards apply to lintels? Steel lintels should be manufactured and tested in accordance with BS […]
25th January 2018
As part of a wider move to increase customer support, Birtley group has launched its customer magazine, The Wire. The 36 page magazine aims to provide all customers, under the group’s umbrella, access to news, events and features from around Birtley Group, along with customer profiles, current affairs and research insights that they may find […]
16th October 2017
Our group marketing manager, Zoe Watson, talks to HouseBuilder magazine about meeting Part L requirements. See the full article here
23rd August 2017
As part of the move towards providing a better service to British Architects, Birtley Lintels has now joined the National Building Specification tool (NBS Plus). What is NBS Plus? NBS is the preferred specification system for the construction industry, used by the majority of architectural and design practices in the UK. NBS Plus is a […]