Can lintel be used as beam to build a deck?

Messages and Online Forum Q&A

If you find the answer to this question useful, kindly CLICK TO PAY here.


	Knowledge
	BuildersTALK Building\|Dream Green Building How-To Books Links (Web) Newsletter Tech Notes Videos
	Software
	BeamChek Bidding CAD \| AutoCAD Estimating EZHomeBuild Home Design Landscaping Lighting Design PrioSoft Resi-Cost Structural
	Specialty Tools
	CrackMON Tools WatrLevel
	Support & Info
	About Us Advertise Contact Us FAQ Publish Services Support

Can lintel be used as beam to build a deck?

From: helmetshop@atlantic.net
Category: Structural
Remote Name: 66.12.175.2
Date: 20 Aug 2003
Time: 03:41 PM

Comments

Hi, I would like to build an elevated deck 20 foot by 16 foot and would like to use two 22 foot garage door lintels supported on each end by 24" concrete block columns with the decking set on 16 foot 2 x 10's on 16" centers as cross bars. The columns and lintels will be rebar reinforced and concrete filled. Will the prestressed concrete support the weight of the deck and what would the capacity of people be? Thank you.

Article Tools


	BuildersTALK
	Ask an Expert Recent Questions Click to Pay
	Archives
	2006-2007 Oct-Dec 2002 Jul-Sep 2002 Jan-Jun 2002 Jul-Dec 2001 Jan-Jun 2001 1999-2000


About Us \| Advertise \| Newsletter \| Privacy Policy \| Terms of Use
Builders Websource® is a corporate member of ASTM International—a non-profit engineering body dedicated in part to the standardization of building materials specifications, products, systems, and test methods for improved health, safety, and reliability of residential and commercial structures. Copyright © 1999 - 2008 Builders Websource®, an InBuild™ company. All rights reserved.