Poro Lintel System Range Unique to the Porotherm速 & thin joint masonary systems
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The Keystone Group are Europe’s leading steel lintel manufacturer. Keystone have worked closely with Wienerberger to design, test and manufacture a bespoke range of lintels for the Porotherm and other thin joint systems. Porotherm is a registered Trademark of Wienerberger AG and is used with their permission
What is Porotherm?
What are the benefits of using the Porotherm?
Porotherm is a precision engineered modern clay block walling system. The system has revolutionised the construction industry through fast and dry construction with the benefits of high strength and thermal performance. Through the use of 1mm mortar beds using the special adhesive in comparison to the conventional 10mm joints, the Porotherm System brings many benefits associated with efficiency, quality and value retention.
Speed of the process Virtually dry construction, using the special adhesive utilising minimal water, results in rapid drying with less shrinkage and cracking and fewer movement joints allowing for no delay for the finishing trades.
With the continuous updates to UK regulations and the target for zero carbon homes, the benefits of using the Porotherm System will be rewarding through the enhancement of thermal performance and the reduction of Carbon emissions through the buildings life. The Porotherm system enables accelerated construction where fast, dry construction is required with the retention of higher strength, thermal and acoustic efficiency properties.
Efficiency Porotherm evens out temperature variations through thermal capacity effects, to protect against cold in winter and ensure a comfortable and healthy room in summer. The fast drying properties optimise thermal protection, whilst the gradual release of passive solar energy reduces heating costs. Strength and Flexibility The Porotherm block has the compressive strength of ≼10 N/ mm2 which results in high stability performance. Achieving such strength, the Porotherm system can be used on both external cavity walls and internal partition walls.
Safety The Porotherm blocks are lightweight in comparison to aggregate allowing for the ease of use and handling. Reduced dermatological risk is offered with the Porotherm system as the clay block material is less irritant.
POROTHERM & THIN JOINT MASONRY LINTEL RANGE Keystone have developed two Lintels that are unique to the Porotherm and Thin Joint Masonary Systems. These unique lintels offer a perfect cost effective solution that also enhance the thermal performance of a building. Both of these Lintel options have been specifically designed to allow construction of the inner skin independently of the outer leaf. Only the Poro Lintels unique design enables this retrospective connection between the inner and outer leaf support lintels.
Poro-Cav Lintel The Poro-Cav lintel features a unique, patented ‘thermal break plate’ that aids to ensure the thermal performance of the wall is maintained. The inner leaf is supported through a standard Keystone Box lintel whilst the outer leaf support comes from the uniquely designed outer lintel. As it is a two part lintel, the outer leaf can then be installed without the need for supportive propping.
Z/K Lintel The Z/K lintel is made up of a box lintel inner and a specially designed Z/K outer which offers more stability and rigidity than the conventional angle lintels. The Z/K outer is fitted with profiled integral insulation ensuring continuity of insulation in the cavity with no air voids. The insulation also eliminates the need for additional cavity closers, saving time and money. The Z/K Lintel system has a remarkable thermal performance with a Psi value of 0.032w/mk.
With the outer part of the lintel fully insulated, it closes the cavity removing the need for additional cavity closers.
PORO LINTEL SYSTEM Poro-Cav Lintel 100 Wide Inner Leaf Cavity
100
Cavity Walls
Manufactured Length
600
1950
2550
2850
Manufactured Length
1800
2400
2700
3000
Height ‘H’
150
150
150
220
16
19
22
25
5
8
9
12
Internal Leaf Total UDL (Kn) Nominal ‘H’
External Leaf Total UDL (Kn)
Specify Poro-Cav/50mm (for 50 to 65mm Cavity) Poro-Cav/75mm (for 70 to 85mm Cavity) Poro-Cav/100mm (for 80 to 100mm Cavity) Poro-Cav lintels also available for wider cavities
Perforated
Poro-Cav Lintel 140 Wide Inner Leaf 140 Cavity
Cavity Walls
Manufactured Length
600
1950
2550
2850
Manufactured Length
1800
2400
2700
3000
Height ‘H’
150
150
150
220
18
25
30
35
5
8
9
12
Internal Leaf
135 Nominal ‘H’
Total UDL (Kn)
External Leaf Total UDL (Kn)
Specify Poro-Cav/50mm/140WIL (for 50 to 65mm Cavity) Poro-Cav/75mm/140WIL (for 70 to 85mm Cavity) Poro-Cav/100mm/140WIL (for 80 to 100mm Cavity) WIL = Wide Inner Leaf Poro-Cav lintels also available for wider cavities
Perforated
Poro-Cav Lintel 190 Wide Inner Leaf 190 Cavity
Manufactured Length
600
1950
2550
2850
Manufactured Length
1800
2400
2700
3000
Height ‘H’
150
150
150
220
18
25
30
35
Internal Leaf
180 Nominal ‘H’
100
Cavity Walls
Perforated
Total UDL (Kn)
External Leaf Note: For other Total UDL (Kn) loading Conditions contact5the Keystone 8Technical Department. 9
Specify Poro-Cav/50mm/190WIL (for 50 to 65mm Cavity) Poro-Cav/75mm/190WIL (for 70 to 85mm Cavity) Poro-Cav/100mm/190WIL (for 80 to 100mm Cavity) WIL = Wide Inner Leaf Poro-Cav lintels also available for wider cavities
12
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Poro-Box/365
External Solid Walls
365
Manufactured Length
600
1950
2550
2850
Manufactured Length
1800
2400
2700
3000
Height ‘H’
150
150
150
220
18
25
30
35
18
25
20
35
Internal Leaf 95 Nominal ‘H’
Nominal ‘H’
Total UDL (Kn)
180 Perforated
External Leaf Total UDL (Kn)
Combination of 2 Box Lintels arranged as per the diagram opposite. Also available to suit other solid wall situations, please contact Keystone Technical Department. Specify Poro-Box/365
Z/K LINTEL SYSTEM Consisting of an internal and external lintel
Z/K Outer Lintel
Cavity Walls
Manufactured Length in 150mm increments
600
1950
1800
2700
Height ‘H’
100
175
Thickness
3.2
3.2
8
10
Total UDL (Kn)
Internal leaf can be individually specified to suit loading and wall construction.
For use to support the outer leaf of cavity wall construction. (The Z/K outer leaf should be suitably propped during construction).
Example of the Z/K Outer in-situ
Z/K Inner Lintel
Cavity Walls
BOX/K-100 95 95
95
215 150
75
Manufactured Length in 150mm increments
600
1650
1950
2550
2850
3750
4200
1500
1800
2400
2700
3600
4000
4800
Height ‘H’
75
150
150
150
215
215
215
Thickness
2
1.6
2
2
2.5
2.5
2.5
Total UDL (Kn)
18
18
25
20
35
30
24
Used to support internal or external openings with 100mm wide walls (Can be insulated as optional extra). Perforated steel for plaster key
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HDBOX/K-100 Manufactured Length in 150mm increments
‘h’ nominal
95
600
1350
1950
1200
1800
2700
Height ‘H’
150
150
215
Thickness
2.5
2.5
2.5
Total UDL (Kn)
50
45
40
For heavy duty loading conditions to support internal or external openings with 100mm wide wall (Can be insulated as optional extra).
Perforated steel for plaster key
BOX/K-150 Manufactured Length in 150mm increments 145
‘h’ nominal
Perforated steel for plaster key
600
1950
2550
285
1950
2550
1800
2400
2700
3600
4000
4800
Height ‘H’
150
150
150
215
215
215
Thickness
1.6
2
2
2.5
2.5
2.5
Total UDL (Kn)
18
25
20
35
30
24
Used to support internal or external openings with 150mm wide walls (Can be insulated as optional extra).
HDBOX/K-150
‘h’ nominal
Manufactured Length
600
1350
1950
Manufactured Length
1800
2400
2700
Height ‘H’
150
150
150
Thickness
2.5
2.5
2.5
Total UDL (Kn)
50
45
40
145 Perforated steel for plaster key
For heavy duty loading conditions to support internal or external openings with 100mm wide wall (Can be insulated as optional extra).
Quality Keystone devote extensive resources to quality. Lintels are manufactured to the highest quality and continually assessed by the BSI to ensure our quality complies with BS EN ISO 9002:1994. Keystone has also received Investors in People Accreditation. Keystone Lintels are designed and manufactured in accordance with BS EN 845-2:2003.
Testing CERAM have carried out independent testing on the Porotherm Lintel range to confirm the information given in the Technical Report and Design Guide for the Porotherm Walling System.
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