Installation Instructions

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Header Chart
Header Reinforcement Above Openings
* For such cases please consult an engineer
Doors and windows need extra framing to support the brick above. In the case
of new construction, your consultant can ensure the lintel is designed so that
no extra reinforcement is necessary. Remember that Novabrik weights about
27 lb/sq. ft. (132 kg/sq. m).
Header reinforcement is required for remodelling work since the lintel has not
been previously designed to support the extra weight of Novabrik. Use the header
chart to size each window and door header. Make sure the header extends 6”
(150mm) past the opening on each side.
Fasten the plywood header to the studs and existing framing header with 2 rows
of #8 or #10 screws at 10” (250mm) c/c. Make sure to cover the reinforcing header
with flashing or a piece of housewrap, overlaped underneath the housewrap
above. If you want to install a soldier course above the opening, you need a
plywood reinforceing header 15” (380mm) high.
No. Rows
Supported
1 7'' 7'' 7'' 7'' 7'' 7'' 8'' 8''
2 7'' 7'' 7'' 7'' 8'' 11'' 11'' 14''
3 7'' 7'' 7'' 7'' 8'' 11'' 11'' 14''
4 7'' 7'' 7'' 7'' 11'' 11'' 14'' 14''
5 7'' 7'' 7'' 8'' 11'' 14'' 14'' 16''
6 7'' 7'' 7'' 8'' 11'' 14'' 14'' 16''
7 7'' 7'' 7'' 8'' 11'' 14'' 16'' 16''
8 7'' 7'' 7'' 11'' 14'' 14'' 16'' 19''
9 7'' 7'' 8'' 11'' 14'' 16'' 16'' 19''
10 7'' 7'' 8'' 11'' 14'' 16'' 19'' 22''
11 7'' 7'' 8'' 11'' 14'' 16'' 19'' 22''
15 7'' 7'' 11'' 14'' 16'' 19'' 22'' 24''
19 7'' 7'' 11'' 14'' 19'' 22'' 24'' *
23 7'' 8'' 14'' 16'' 19'' 24'' * *
26 7'' 8'' 14'' 16'' 22'' 24'' * *
30 7'' 11'' 14'' 19'' 22'' * * *
34 7'' 11'' 14'' 19'' 24'' * * *
38 7'' 11'' 16'' 19'' 24'' * * *
41 7'' 11'' 16'' 22'' * * * *
45 7'' 14'' 19'' 24'' * * * *
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Width of Opening (ft.)
Required Height of Plywood Lintel (in.)
567812
of Novabrik