Drilling into a lintel

Question

I'm installing a door canopy. Will drilling into the lintel above my door damage it or compromise its strength?

Daniel · Accepted Answer

A few small holes will not compromise the structural integrity of your lintel. They are often well over engineered for most house

Gavin · Answer

Is it metal/concrete and is there dpc inside the cavity if so be careful not to penetrate , other than that it should be fine

Michael · Answer

This will all depend on what lintel is existing if this is a concrete lintel is never ideal to drill into it as just compromises its strength if this is a Katnich lintel it can be drilled into using metal or self drilling screws my advice will be to always draw above the lintel for your canopy if possible

Jaydn · Answer

You can drill into lintel but too mich may weaken structure of the lintel

John · Answer

Hi when drilling and fixing in to a lintel you must remember if concrete it will have steel rods running through you must avoid them or it will split and weaken lintel hope this helps john

Paul · Answer

Yes you can drill into a metal or concrete lintel without damaging or affecting the strength if concrete lintel start with smaller drill bit then increase the size hope that this has been helpful

Dănuț · Answer

Hi it can be put on, there is no problem, it does not weaken the resistance lintel

Michael · Answer

Not do any harm if is just plugs your using.
Just assuming it's a concrete lintel.

Drilling into a lintel

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