Commercial Lintel Repair Services in Chicago

Commercial Lintel Repair and Replacement Company Serving Chicago and NW Indiana

Do You Need Lintel Repair in Chicago?

Nearly all commercial brick and stone buildings use lintels to support the facade above doors and windows, emphasizing the importance of lintel repair.

If you notice mortar cracks or missing mortar around the upper corners of a door or window, these could be a sign of a damaged or failing lintel.

Additionally, displaced wall components in these areas can also be a sign. When left untreated, lintel failure can compromise structural integrity and lead to collapsed walls.

We will thoroughly inspect the damage's cause, extent, and what is needed to restore structural integrity.

RestoreWorks specializes in commercial masonry restoration services in the Chicagoland area.

RestoreWorks crews replacing lintels on a large commercial building in Chicago.

Why Do Lintels Fail?

Brick and stone are very common building materials in Chicago.

Over time, the humid environment and freezing winter weather can cause steel lintels to rust. As they rust, the steel expands horizontally and vertically, creating stress on the surrounding mortar or brick, resulting in cracks and missing mortar.

Left unchecked, water can penetrate the cracks, and when it freezes can cause additional damage in freezing weather.

How Are Lintels Repaired?

If an inspection finds heavily rusted lintels, replacement is typically a better option than repair. Today's building materials are far superior to those used decades ago and can provide longer-lasting results.

Commercial masonry lintel replacement requires removing the brick above the window to access the old lintel. After removal the area is cleaned and sealed. A galvanized lintel or shelf angle is installed followed by flashing, end dams and a weep system. Any structural damage to the facade may require additional brick removal and replacement.

Lintel Replacement That Lasts

When it comes to lintel repair in Chicago, shelf angles and through walls on commercial buildings, churches, schools, museums, and similar structures, RestoreWorks is your best choice. Our lintel replacement will restore structural integrity, improve water tightness, and add years to the useful life of the building. Contact us today to schedule an inspection and get the lintel repair you need to restore the integrity of your buildings.

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