a horizontal supporting crosspiece over an opening is called
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Lintel is a horizontal supporting crosspiece over an. opening. Horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a. door or window.Sometimes beam used above the window is. called Lintel beam.( above the window,door..)
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A horizontal supporting 'crosspiece' over an opening is called a lintel. A lintel is used as a finishing piece for a door or window.
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A 'lintel' or 'lintol' is basically a horizontal block that is placed in the opening between 'two vertical supports'. A lintel may be a decorative or an ornamented structural item.
It is often used over doors, fireplaces, windows and portals found in homes. It is often used in the form of a beam to provide support as well as serve decorative purpose during construction.
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