Installing my oak lintel

After years of "encouragement" by Amy, I have fitted a floating Oak lintel. I sort of hoped this would be vaguely entertaining and might give you some basic information on what the job consists of. Obviously if you want some further information drop us a comment and we'll come back to you, or it might give us an idea for another video.
Thanks as always for watching, liking and commenting. Gabriel

[@kavanobrien6547]

Someone is beaming with delight, also useful if you ever run out of wood for the stove .

[@Mike-gz4xz]

Thats a very nice job done , i did the same a while back using a very old oak beam, mine was vary dark in color from age ,really is a nice touch. Great video for those attempting the job.

[@ashthovex1882]

It adds a lot more character to the whole set up and make it look more cozy as well. My wife put a large mirror with a nice thick gold edge design above ours as well ( our space allows it) and it adds a lot more depth to the whole room.

[@TheTortoise]

That’s a neat idea👍

[@williamcox3958]

Always good, always entertaining, always educational 👍🏻

[@user-iz7iv6oe7n]

Looks ace ... thank you to this channel.... we are waiting for the clock to be fitted soon with an oak beam and slate hearth.... cannot wait ❤

[@paulshaw4382]

Looking good Amy finally got her mantle beam 😂 looks similar to mine 🔥

[@TheTortoise]

Nice 👍

[@TurnFullCircle]

Hi...did the same here....solid as a rock, and looks wonderful too...all the best from a soggy Derbyshire...cheers

[@LRDefender1968]

Good job Gabe, You are now encroaching in my field! Just remember to do a dry run fitting before applying the glue/silicone guys, just in case your measurements aren’t up to scratch 😇 Another way to fix is with keyhole plates on the back of the timber beam, just put a good fixing into the wall and hook the beam on, that way if for whatever reason you want to take it down again (decoration etc) you can simply unhook the beam. Great job guys! Kind regards Tony

[@smikedenney222]

Looks fantastic 😊

[@leebutler1965]

Nice job looks good

[@TheTortoise]

Thanks 👍 Definitely a little creative, but otherwise was pretty fun.

[@fragbruno8120]

Nice job! 👍

[@chriswhite394]

nice job

[@walkinginharmony]

FirestarterCarter here.....good job young man!

[@lastcosmic]

Well done Looks very professional and you made it look 👌

[@TheTortoise]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@JoshuaBowlerSportsTrading]

Could also provide the regulations for lintels, distances etc

[@MarcusNailor]

Was this a 'pre fabricated' beam from an online retailer or just a large piece of wood you've used as a beam? 😁 Would be interested to know how much this cost, looking at prices for 'oak beams' online and they're scary high 🙈

[@EddRandomCrap]

👍

[@C0_EN]

Next video, pyrolysis kicked off a full reno 😅

[@TheTortoise]

Challenge! Let’s hope not 😬

[@victorimmature]

Hope did not use the most flammable Varnish known to man , you better put a disclaimer on this vid , just in case .

[@philipwatson4029]

what brackets did you use.how long were they.and where to get some

[@TheTortoise]

These were just some lugs with screws on the end and I cut them to be 2/3 of the depth of the wood.

[@rushy1014]

Hi. I've heard using proper timber above a heat source like a log burner could over time warp the beam. Anyone had any issues like that?

[@TheTortoise]

This is very much the case, but all natural materials vary. Generally if you want to minimise/avoid this then you aim for: Properly dried or reclaimed wood And Best of all, quarter sawn timber This beam has been put through its paces, but so far no movement. Mine isn’t quarter sawn, but was kiln dried.

[@rm9719]

Maybe worth mentioning any combustibles (the beam) must be 3 times the distance of the diameter of your pipework (eg, a 5" pipe needs a distance of 15" at the shortest distance to the beam).

[@gpfmiller1977]

When was the last time you saw a combustible, actually combust?

[@rm9719]

@gpfmiller1977 you don't...because of the regs

[@jncg2311]

Depends on the pipe. If it's single skin flue, like the vitreous enamelled pipe commonly exiting a stove this is applicable, if it is insulated the distance will be less, and depends on the pipe specification (check this) but typically 50-75mm range.

[@rm9719]

@jncg2311 yeah, you're absolutely right there

[@richardrobertson6462]

Illegal installation