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TrueLite™ Lintels & Sills for Lightweight, Code-Compliant Masonry Support

Written by Admin | Aug 25, 2026
Lightweight, Precision Engineered Masonry Solutions

TrueLite™ Lintels & Sills by County Materials are engineered to support masonry openings with code compliant strength and significantly reduced weight. Manufactured for modern masonry construction, TrueLite components deliver reliable structural performance while improving handling efficiency, jobsite safety, and installation speed. With precast concrete components one-third the weight of traditional alternatives, TrueLite enables faster, two‑person placement without additional lifting equipment while maintaining required load‑bearing capacity, dimensional accuracy, and consistent bearing lengths. Unlike heavier traditional lintels, TrueLite maintains stiffness during placement, minimizing deflection and reducing the need for corrective alignment. This supports uniform masonry elevations and predictable coursing at window openings.

The Advantages of TrueLite

Lighter than conventional concrete lintels, this system improves handling efficiency while maintaining structural performance, averaging approximately 22 pounds per linear foot—one-third the weight. 

Manufactured to meet TMS 402/602 (2022) and ACI 318 (2022) requirements, TrueLite delivers code compliant masonry support. Consistent dimensions, predictable bearing lengths, and uniform profiles reduce field adjustments, while minimal camber during installation helps maintain alignment and consistent masonry courses at openings.

Integrated lintels and sills are designed to work together for coordinated detailing and a finished appearance.

Precision Engineered, Code Compliant Strength

TrueLite components are designed to meet precise specifications and manufactured in accordance with TMS 402/602 - 22 and ACI 318 - 22 standards. This ensures dependable structural performance under design loads for residential and commercial masonry systems.

Precision casting delivers consistent dimensions and bearing surfaces, supporting proper load transfer without excessive shimming or field modification.

Concrete Sills with Defined Functional Performance

TrueLite window sills are designed to coordinate with lintel installations and masonry coursing. Available in face and flush configurations, these components support proper drainage, consistent alignment, and clean interface transitions at openings. Accurate casting reduces reliance on field finishing and supports consistent alignment across multiple openings.

Structural Reliability with Reduced Labor Impact

TrueLite components are manufactured to withstand long-term exposure to structural loading, moisture, and exterior conditions typically encountered in masonry construction. The reduced unit weight lowers handling demands without reducing the tested structural capacity. This balance of strength and manageability supports safer workflows and more predictable placement across repetitive openings.


Applications

TrueLite Lintels & Sills are suitable for:

  • Residential masonry construction
  • Commercial buildings
  • Multifamily developments
  • Educational and institutional facilities
  • Load‑bearing and veneer masonry systems

Their reduced weight and consistent dimensions support both new construction and renovation work.

Specify TrueLite with Confidence

TrueLite Lintels & Sills deliver measurable improvements in handling efficiency while maintaining required structural performance and dimensional consistency. Manufactured to established masonry standards, TrueLite supports repeatable installation outcomes across a wide range of applications.

Connect with our County Materials team to choose TrueLite Lintels & Sills for your next project.