FP McCann is a UK manufacturer of precast concrete products used in construction and civil engineering projects. Within masonry construction, precast components such as concrete lintels and padstones are frequently incorporated into wall structures where loads must be transferred through the masonry in a controlled way.
Precast concrete products are manufactured under controlled conditions to provide consistent dimensions and a predictable finish. These components are commonly used where the wall design calls for a durable load-bearing element that can be built into the masonry as part of the wider structure.
Concrete lintels and padstones are commonly used in situations where structural loads must be supported or distributed through masonry. Typical applications include:
Padstones are often incorporated beneath steel beams or lintels to spread loads over a wider area of masonry.
The specification of precast concrete components usually depends on factors within the structural design of the wall. Considerations commonly include:
Concrete lintels and padstones are typically selected as part of the wider structural design of the building and may be referenced within architectural or structural drawings.
| Product type | Function | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete lintels | Support masonry above openings | Doors, windows and structural openings |
| Concrete padstones | Distribute structural loads | Beneath steel beams or lintels |
The FP McCann products we supply include 100 x 65 Prestressed Concrete Lintels, 100 x 140 Prestressed Concrete Lintels and a range of concrete padstones including 150 x 100 x 150mm, 215 x 100 x 140mm, 330 x 100 x 140mm, 330 x 100 x 215mm, 440 x 100 x 215mm, 440 x 100 x 140mm, 440 x 140 x 215mm, 660 x 100 x 215mm, 900 x 100 x 215mm and the Corner Padstone 440/440 x 100 x 215mm.
FP McCann precast products are often ordered alongside other masonry materials such as bricks, concrete blocks and structural steel components used within the same wall construction.
