Keystone Lintels
Keystone Lintels Limited is a leading manufacturer of steel lintels, founded in 1989. The history of Keystone has been one of relentless expansion and continuous innovation whilst redefining the meaning of service in the lintel industry. Learn more
Industry must demand quality and accreditation to maintain UK Building Standards - The pressure is on for the construction industry to deliver and meet the Prime Minister’s challenge to ‘build, build, build’ the country out of recession. In order to achieve the government’s 300,000 new homes per year pledge to tackle the long-standing property shortage, time and cost-efficiency will be key to… ...read more
Energy Efficient Design – Addressing Thermal Bridging in Steel Lintels - If buildings are designed to meet Part L regulations and carbon reduction targets, then it is essential specifiers understand the impact of thermal bridging. With a traditional steel lintel potentially creating a major thermal bridge in a building, correct lintel specification can have a significant impact on a building's fabric… ...read more
Want an efficient home? Make it Fabric First - More energy-efficient houses are high on the UK’s agenda, particularly when considering energy use in homes accounts for around 14% of total UK emissions. With the Committee on Climate change report ‘UK housing: Fit for the future?’ highlighting that energy use in homes is increasing, and also with proposed changes… ...read more
