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🔧 Innovating Since 1969
🌍 Steel lintels, plaster bead & metalwork
🏪 Available from 1,000s Stockists Nationwide
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Catnic is the UK’s leading manufacturer of steel construction products for the residential sector. A trusted brand, Catnic prides itself on its technical advice and support. With a commitment to training, education and improving skills, here Catnic brings together in one handy information hub, a wide range of technical advice, blogs, hints, tips and videos with the aim of helping trade professionals - of all levels of experience - to build it better.

Our most‑used digital tool for over 20 years is still helping builders, end users and specifiers choose the right lintel...
26/08/2026

Our most‑used digital tool for over 20 years is still helping builders, end users and specifiers choose the right lintel with confidence.

Meet the Catnic Lintel Selector — fast, simple and trusted across the industry.

Why people rely on it
→ Two decades of proven use
→ Quick, intuitive lintel selection
→ Ideal for both technical and non‑technical users
→ Explore the full Catnic lintel range instantly

How it works
→ Choose your project requirements from the drop‑down menus
→ Click Apply to view lintels that match your parameters
→ Select Clear Filters to start again
→ Know the product code (e.g., CG90)? Enter it and hit Search

Try it today and make lintel selection effortless: https://ow.ly/7Bvr50ZnJGQ

🛠️ Unlock Every Catnic Tool — All in One PlaceWhether you’re specifying, estimating or supporting customers at the count...
26/08/2026

🛠️ Unlock Every Catnic Tool — All in One Place

Whether you’re specifying, estimating or supporting customers at the counter, our online tools are built to make your job faster, easier and more accurate.

Explore the full suite online at https://ow.ly/6Xsb50Ztngh:

🔢 PSI Value Calculator
Work out the thermal performance of your build with confidence.
👉 https://ow.ly/PTEA50Ztngb

📋 Free Online Schedule
Generate a Catnic lintel schedule in minutes — perfect for quotes, tenders and site packs.
👉 https://ow.ly/mIq450Ztnge

🎯 Product Selector
Find the right lintel or accessory for your project with guided, step‑by‑step filtering.
👉 https://ow.ly/QMgo50Ztngg

🏗️ Case Studies
See how Catnic products perform in real‑world builds across the UK.
👉 https://ow.ly/IWAr50Ztnga

🎥 Webinars
Catch up on expert sessions covering regulations, best practice and product insights.
👉 https://ow.ly/evUQ50Ztngi

📄 White Papers
Deep‑dive into technical guidance, compliance updates and industry trends.
👉 https://ow.ly/8GrM50Ztngf

📝 Guides
Stay informed with practical tips, product updates and industry commentary.
👉 https://ow.ly/JEeB50Ztngc

Your next project starts with the right tools — and they’re all ready for you online.

24/08/2026

Many people believe that Lintels aren’t a big factor in overall energy efficiency.

The reality is, they sit right where heat escapes. That's above your windows and doors, right where the wall is already weakest.
Standard options can create thermal bridges allowing heat to pass through the structure, reducing overall performance.

That's why choosing the right lintel can make a big difference.

Thermally Broken Lintels help limit heat loss at key points, supporting better energy efficiency.

It’s not just about insulation and glazing, it’s about getting the details right too.

Designing with confidence starts with understanding the key benefits of the products you’re specifying.Catnic’s Steel Li...
20/08/2026

Designing with confidence starts with understanding the key benefits of the products you’re specifying.

Catnic’s Steel Lintel CPD: A Guide to Effective Specification gives architects a 45‑minute, face‑to‑face session covering everything from material performance to the latest building regulations.

Strengthen your technical knowledge across:
• Lintel materials & environmental considerations
• Regulations, accreditations & compliance
• Structural, thermal & fire performance
• Corrosion protection & DPC integration
• Bespoke lintel design & correct installation
• Avoiding common on‑site issues

Stay ahead of evolving standards and meet your weekly CPD requirements with ease.

Register your interest today at https://ow.ly/hE7550Z9RjJ

14/08/2026

Behind the scenes. Our Catnic embroidered cushion, in the making.

You may have spotted it on the Twinsbuildltd throne, alongside our mascot Griffin the dragon 🐉

A big thank you to the brilliant Beautifully Stitched in Wales for making this for us!

14/08/2026

Some people read ‘thermally broken lintel’ and think that means faulty.

In reality? We think it’s the smartest lintel on the market.

Two folded steel sections engineered around a high-strength thermally efficient core.

It’s the only steel lintel on the market with:
• No connecting brackets
• No steel crossing the cavity
• No thermal bridge at all

The “break” is in the core, that core:
• Stops heat transfer across the cavity
• Reduces heat flow from the lintel head junction by up to 96%

Stronger thermally, equally strong structurally.

Discover our thermally broken lintels.
https://ow.ly/jn9z50ZwUTY

11/08/2026

The Supertrowel Final's second place Masters finisher, Twinsbuildltd to us about their impressive throne build.

Inspired by last year's winner, this craft combined various brick styles to create a truly unique design, all supported by a Catnic lintel.

10 hours of skill and creativity. This is the result.

Congratulations again to this year's Masters runner-up 👏

Introducing CLASS.Our free and fast lintel scheduling service that reduces the risk of specification errors on site. Sim...
11/08/2026

Introducing CLASS.

Our free and fast lintel scheduling service that reduces the risk of specification errors on site.

Simply send us your drawings and our technical team will do the rest, delivering a lintel specification for every opening, with pricing included.

Explore our lintel scheduling service - https://ow.ly/GJru50Zl1ET

30/07/2026

The next generation of lintel technology is here.

Our thermally broken lintels cut heat loss at the window head detail by up to 96%, improving thermal performance - without changing how you spec or install.

Same loads, same installation, better performance.

Find out how they work.

Celebrating Gary Perring as he retires after an incredible 25 years at Catnic. Gary has been a cornerstone of our Profil...
28/07/2026

Celebrating Gary Perring as he retires after an incredible 25 years at Catnic. Gary has been a cornerstone of our Profiles team — an Experienced Machine Operator, Profiles Trainer, long serving Health & Safety Rep, and dedicated First Aider.

He’s supported teammates, shared knowledge generously, and helped build the strong culture our day shift team is known for.

Thank you, Gary, for everything you’ve contributed. Wishing you a happy, healthy and very well earned retirement.

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