Starken AAC Lintels are reinforced elements similar to panels. They are used as support over windows, doorways and other openings. Specified manufacturing sizes of blocks allow for 10mm (3/8 in) mortar joints and satisfy the concept of basic size, i.e. the basic scape to be occupied by the block and its share of the joints, in accordance with BS 3626, “Recommendations for System of Tolerances and Fits for Building”.