News
25th August 2020
It’s a question we get asked a lot, why do we galvanize our lintels after fabrication? Well, there’s a simple answer. We do it because we want to know that each and every one of our lintels leaves our factory ready to stand the test of time, in even the most corrosive of environments. We […]
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 […]
8th April 2020
In response to an ever-changing market, from Tuesday 14th April 2020 we have decided to re-open our Lintel, Expamet and Expamet Construction (masonry support/windposts) factories on a skeleton staff. This is to support the demands of customers still trading in these difficult circumstances. Initially, these will be manned by a skeleton staff […]
24th March 2020
In light of the Government announcement on the evening of the 23rd March 2020, Birtley Group has taken the decision to close down our operations across all sites with immediate effect to contribute to the fight against COVID-19. Provisionally this will be for a 3 week period and we will, of course, continue to monitor […]
23rd March 2020
In these difficult times, Birtley Group is still manufacturing and supplying products to exceed the current demand. The safety of our employees is paramount. We have made amendments to shift patterns and the office environment to ensure all of our employees are able to follow the social distancing advice to flatten the curve and protect […]
17th March 2020
With the unprecedented situation regarding Coronavirus we would like to update you on our current position and the steps taken to mitigate risk to our supply chain and our ability to service our customers. Birtley Group does have some direct suppliers in both China and Italy for door slabs and some door components. We have […]
28th January 2020
Birtley Group is pleased to welcome Kristina Lightburn to the Expamet Construction team as a Design Engineer. Having recently graduated from Northumbria University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Kristina will be part of the windpost and masonry support systems design team which will see her design bespoke and often complex products. She will also […]
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 […]
26th November 2019
The UK’s skills gap is one of the biggest challenges facing the construction industry. Birtley Group has been working with a local college to support the students studying vocational construction courses by offering free building materials. Graeme Miller, Managing Director at Birtley Group supports the initiative, he comments: “We really want to support colleges and […]