Windposts

U type windpost

U-section windposts are channel-section windposts which are designed to be installed within the cavity leaving the blockwork undisturbed. The windposts are suitable for lower wind loads and wall heights.

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Applications and features

Applications:

  • Masonry walls less than 4m in height.
  • Masonry walls with a cavity width greater than 100mm.

Features:

  • The thickness of U-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 U-section windposts can vary depending on the height of the opening they are supporting.

Product variants

Product variants
Dimensions
Profile sizex [mm]
Depth
y [mm]
Width
t [mm]
Thickness
Max lateral load [kN]
WIN-U-60-60-460604
WIN-U-80-60-480604

Specification

TypeProfileDepth (x)Width (y)Thickness (t)Height
WINU60/806042500

Type-Profile-x-y-t-height

Examples:

  • WIN-U-60-60-4-2500
    U-type windpost 60 depth, 60 wide, and 4 mm thick. 2.5m in height supplied with slots for brick ties at 225mm centres.

Materials

ComponentMaterialDescription
PostS355, 1.4301 (304), 1.4401 (316)Carbon steel and stainless steel

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