FAQ's 1. How do I decide which Galintel® is best for my project? Your design engineer should determine the type, size and length of Galintel® for the brickwork openings by consulting the relevant technical data and safe load tables.   2. Why are Galintel® products hot-dip galvanised? Hot-dip galvanising (HDG) is the most economical form of providing corrosion protection for steel, to prevent rust. Brickwork cracking caused by rust displacement is virtually eliminated by the corrosion protection of HDG. HDG also offers excellent impact and scratch resistance to cope with th rigours of transport and handling on a building site.   3. What if I require a nonstandard length Galintel®? You may use a longer length of Galintel®, which will result in a longer end-bearing length. Where the endbearing length is restricted, you can cut the Galintel® to the required length. The cut end must be cleaned, primed and painted with a zinc-rich paint (minimum 95% zinc content)However product warranty would not apply.   4. Do I need to prop Galintels®? Yes. During installation, props must be positioned and not removed until the mortar is cured. This allows the composite beam to form correctly and ensures level alignment of the brickwork. Props should be no further apart than 1.2m.   5. How many courses of bricks are needed above a steel lintel? The Building Code of Australia requires that not less than three courses of bricks must be used above a steel lintel to form an arching effect.   6. Can I weld to a Galintel®? We don’t recommend that you perform welding on Galintel® products as welding destroys the protective zinc coating. If welding is required, consult your design engineer.   7. Which Galintel® product is best suited for a rendered finish application? Galintel Rendabar® is ideal, because it is specifically designed and developed for rendered applications.   8. Is there a Galintel® available for fire-rated structures? Yes. Galintel Rendabar® has a fire rating of up to two hours, depending on the application. To achieve the designed fire rating, the Galintel Rendabar® must be cement-rendered after installation. The rendering must also meet relevant building codes and standards. For design information, refer to the Rendabar® Fire Rated Safe Load Table.   9. Are Galintels® suitable for buildings near the coast or in severe environments? Galintels® are suitable for use in these areas, but additional coatings may be required. AS2312 specifies the types of additional protective coating needed to maintain the required service life in highly corrosive environments.   10. What guarantees do Galintels® offer? Galintel Pty Ltd guarantees that all Galintel® products are free from defects in material and workmanship. Galintels® have been appraised by the CSIRO, they comply with th requirements of the BCA and are designed and tested to meet the relevant sections of AS3700:2001 – Masonry structures. Galintels® meet the requirements of the R3 durability classification, as defined in AS/NZS2699.3:2002. Galintel® products have been recognised by the Australian Design Council with an Australian Design Award.   11. How do I identify a genuine Galintel® product? Galintels® can be identified by their ribbed profile. All products in the Galintel® range are also clearly labelled to show the name, size, length, unit weight, month/year of manufacture and durability classification.   12. How do I ensure full composite action is achieved? By ensuring that mortar is present at all contact surfaces between bricks and lintel and that the lintel is correctly propped during installation.