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diagram A. (system in situ)

diagram B. (horizontal restraining bar)

diagram C. (end restraining bar)

diagram D. (side elevation)

diagram E. (plan of bar)

	Replacement Lateral Lintel Restraint
	Made from stainless steel, the lateral restraint allows a robust and permanent fixing. The horizontal restraining bars (B) are made from 30mm x 5mm bars and are cut to size depending on the opening to be restrained. The end restraining bars (C) are made from 30mm x 2.5mm bars to allow for a reduced mortar bed size.
	Advantages
1.	Fixed and secure in 30 minutes.
2.	All brickwork remains supported while windows are being replaced to reduce the chances of any brickwork dropping.
3.	To support brickwork while the old metal lintels are taken out and replaced.
	How it works...
	Our new restraining lintels work by strengthening a section of bricks.
	The holes in the bar (E) allow the resin to bond the straight bars (B) to the end restraints (C).
	The resin also bonds to the upper and lower part of the brickwork which gives the restraint it's maximum strength.
	Method Statement
1.	Grind to a depth of 50mm along the full length of the motar and to a width of 300mm past the opening.
2.	Grind the perpendicular at each end to a depth of 50mm.
3.	Wash and blow out all the dust and debris from grinding.
4.	Apply a bead of PAM Resin along the full length of the grind and the perpendiculars.
5.	Push the straight lintel (B) restraining bar to the back of the resin.
6.	Push the end restraints (C) into the perpendicular so that the horizontal part of (C) crosses the ends of the straight lintel (B).
7.	When in situ, apply a further bead of resin to the outside of the restraining lintel.
8.	Repoint and make good holes.

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