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Application

  • WPA are designed for use in buildings subjected to high wind loads and for reduced cavity applications. 
  • WPC are designed to be installed within cavities of 75 mm and above, in buildings subjected to moderate wind loads. 
  • WPS area designed for use in internal blockwork walls or walls with a ‘fair face’ finish that cannot accommodate the windpost protruding off either face.
  • WPABB are designed to provide increased load capacity compared to standard WPA windposts.
  • WPCBB are designed to provide increased load capacity compared to standard WPC windposts. 

Description

A range of stainless steel windposts available in various styles, section sizes and heights to suit structural loading requirements and are supplied complete with vertically adjustable ties to suit coursing levels and necessary fixing bolts.


Windposts span vertically between floors to provide lateral support for masonry panels and are normally fixed as ‘simply supported beams’ with a maximum deflection of span/ 360. Deflection under wind load can restrict the maximum loading. Connections to the frame are designed to allow for vertical adjustment of the structure and site tolerances during installation via a loose top cleat. The choice of fixing and its position are dependent on the type and length of the windpost and the structure.


Type:

  • Wincro WPA Windpost – an angle section post. The windpost leg is built into the inner leaf of the blockwork and tied, using one piece, two-way ties. This allows vertical movement of the structure without internal cracking. In situations that require a vertical movement joint, plain end, two-way ties with de-bonding sleeves are recommended.
  • Wincro WPC Windpost – a channel section post. One-way ties at 225 mm centres secure the post to both inner and outer leaves of masonry.
  • Wincro WPS Windpost – a flat ‘spine plate’ section post. Blockwork is tied through the post using one piece, two-way ties. In situations that require a vertical movement joint, plain end, two-way ties with de-bonding sleeves are recommended.
  • Wincro WPABB Windpost – a heavy duty, double angle section post (T section), the windpost leg is built into the inner leaf of the blockwork and tied, using one piece, two-way ties. In situations that require a vertical movement joint, plain end, two-way ties with de-bonding sleeves are recommended.
  • Wincro WPCBB Windpost – a heavy duty, double channel section post (I section), designed to provide increased load capacity compared to standard WPC windposts. One-way ties at 225 mm centres secure the post to both inner and outer leaves of masonry.


Features and benefits:

  • Available in a variety of section sizes.
  • Manufactured from corrosion resistant stainless steel.
  • Provide lateral support for masonry panels.
  • Vertically adjustable ties to suit coursing levels.
  • Supplied with suitable end connections and fixings to suit.
  • CE marked to BS EN 845-1 and BS EN 1090-1.
  • Drawings are provided for approval prior to manufacture.
  • Design for required fixing details for the top and bottom of each windpost are provided.

General information

Color

Silver

Material

Stainless steel

Guidance for specification option:

Grade 1.4301 (304), standard.

Grade 1.4401 (316), optional.

Shape

Other

Uniclass

Pr_20_85_16_96 Wind postsPrimary

CAWS

F30/255 Wind posts

Specification data - Wind posts

Material

Stainless steel, grade 1.4301 (304).

Guidance for specification option:

Standard.

Stainless steel, grade 1.4401 (316).

Guidance for specification option:

Optional.

Configuration type

Built into inner masonry leaf.

Section

Angle.

Sizes

-

Section

-

Channel (d x w x t)

125 x 70 x 4 mm.

Type

Wincro WPA Windpost.

Accessories

None.

WPT1S2.

Guidance for specification option:

One way, indented safe end windpost tie – to connect to outer leaf.

WPT1S3.

Guidance for specification option:

One way, safe end windpost tie – to connect to inner leaf.

WPT2SP.

Guidance for specification option:

Two-way, safe end/ plain end windpost tie – to connect post to inner leaf at movement joints.

WPT2SS.

Guidance for specification option:

Two-way, safe ended windpost tie – to connect post to inner leaf.

Fixing options

Xylan-coated setscrews.

Guidance for specification option:

Fixing to steel.

RHS blindbolts.

Guidance for specification option:

Fixing to steel.

Timber coach screws.

Guidance for specification option:

Fixing to timber.

Threaded studs with plate washers.

Guidance for specification option:

Fixing to timber.

T-head bolts into cast in channels.

Guidance for specification option:

Fixing to concrete.

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