What is a lintel beam? What is the material of the door head beam?

The lintel, that is, the beam on the upper part of the door frame above the main entrance, is generally made of heavy solid wood. In ancient times, according to the organizational system, only government officials could mark the lintel above the main entrance, and ordinary people were not allowed to have lintels. Even if you are a big family and have no official status, you can't mark the lintel on the door of the house.

The so-called sign is a square wood or log embedded in the lintel, commonly known as the door bolt. If it's a stone, the sign material is also painted with oil paints or pictures according to the grade, or written with greetings such as good luck and longevity. These are the highlights of status. The well-known word "according to the lintel" is actually an intuitive expression of people's yearning for power and wealth.

Extended data

Ordinary families use strong and pressure-resistant security doors to maintain residential safety, while in antique buildings, the doors are made of wood. Many people think that lintels and doorheads refer to the gates in ancient buildings, but this is not true.

First, let's get to know the lintel. In fact, the lintel is fixed and cannot be opened. People can put some blessings on it, just like a horizontal plate inserted directly on the top beam.

Door head generally refers to the location of the facade of a building, such as the gate of a shopping mall, the facade of an enterprise, the entrance of a villa, etc. Located under the lintel, it covers an area larger than the lintel and can be opened and closed. People will decorate it with doorframes and doors. However, there is still a big difference between the lintel and the door head. Intuitively, the door head can be opened and the lintel can only be fixed on it.

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