WHY STAINLESS STEEL

When William van Alen designed the Chrysler Building in Lexington Avenue 42nd Street, New York, he specified grade 18/8 stainless steel, a new material for the distinctive roof.

That was in 1930. Today there is still absolutely no sign of corrosion or any other structural deficiency.

Take the simple wall tie. Stainless steel wall ties became the accepted standard after the discovery that in a few short years other materials completely corroded away. When you consider that both lintels and wall ties live within the same hostile environment surely all lintels should be made of stainless steel.

Harvey Lintels are manufactured in various materials, as a guide to longevity, galvanised are rated by the Housing Association Property Manual as satisfying the ’25 years durability rating’ dependent on Galv thickness and additional protective coatings. Stainless steel lintels are expected to last almost indefinitely. This is confirmed by the performance of The Chrysler Building roof.

That means whatever your design, it will bear the hallmark of your skill well into the future because of the superior properties of stainless steel.

So remember, when it comes to specifying - the life expectancy of your work is in your hands. Harvey’s Lintels are fabricated from the very best when it comes to technical specifications and materials. All the materials used comply with British Standards and are of the highest quality to ensure protection against corrosion and ensuring a long life.

Even additional protective coatings are available including high build, self etch primer and 100 microns of black bituminous paint on any specification.