Windposts
C type windpost
C-section windposts are designed within the cavity and eliminate the need for cutting blockwork. The posts are suitable for low to medium wind loads where the windpost can fit inside the cavity.
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Applications and features
Applications:
- Masonry walls where blockwork is left interrupted.
- Masonry walls from 2.5m to 6.0m in height.
- Low to medium wind load areas.
Features:
- The thickness of C-section windposts varies depending on the load they are required to support and the height of the opening they are installed in.
- The width and depth of C-section windposts can vary depending on the height of the opening they are supporting.
Product variants
| Product variants | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||
| Profile size | x [mm] Depth | y [mm] Width | t [mm] Thickness | Max lateral load [kN] |
| WIN-C-55-60-4 | 55 | 60 | 4 | |
| WIN-C-55-60-5 | 55 | 60 | 5 | |
| WIN-C-65-60-4 | 65 | 60 | 4 | |
| WIN-C-65-60-5 | 65 | 60 | 5 | |
| WIN-C-75-60-4 | 75 | 60 | 4 | |
| WIN-C-75-60-5 | 75 | 60 | 5 | |
| WIN-C-85-60-4 | 85 | 60 | 4 | |
| WIN-C-85-60-5 | 85 | 60 | 5 | |
| WIN-C-95-60-5 | 95 | 60 | 5 | |
| WIN-C-105-60-5 | 105 | 60 | 5 | |
| WIN-C-115-60-5 | 115 | 60 | 5 | |
| WIN-C-115-60-6 | 115 | 60 | 6 | |
| WIN-C-115-65-8 | 115 | 65 | 8 | |
Specification
| Type | Profile | Depth (x) | Width (y) | Thickness (t) | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | C | 55/65/75/85/95/105/115 | 60/65 | 4/5/6/8 | 3000 |
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Examples:
- WIN-C-55-60-4-3000
C-type windpost 55 depth, 60 wide, and 4 mm thick. 3.0m in height supplied with slots for brick ties at 225mm centres.
Materials
| Component | Material | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Post | S355, 1.4301 (304), 1.4401 (316) | Carbon steel and stainless steel |
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