CFS WIN3 Windpost
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WIN3-55-60-4
WIN3-55-60-4
BBA Agrément Certificate
Certificate type
BM Trada
Certificate type
C shaped windposts that span vertically between floors.
Application
Wind posts designed to provide lateral support to masonry walls and is designed to resist wind loads or other horizontal forces. It is often applied in scenarios where masonry walls have large openings or unsupported lengths.
Description
WIN3 windposts are designed to span vertically between floors to provide lateral support and restraint. The posts are suitable for low to medium wind loads where the windpost can fit inside the cavity.
Features and benefits:
- The WIN3 section size varies depending on the load they are required to support and the height of the opening they are installed in.
- Masonry walls where blockwork is left interrupted.
- Masonry walls from 2.5 m to 6.0 m in height.
- Low to medium wind load areas.
General information
Color | Silver |
Finish | Natural |
Material | Stainless steel |
Shape | Other |
Length | 55 mm 65 mm 75 mm 85 mm 95 mm |
Width | 60 mm 65 mm |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | 60 year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | F30/255 Wind posts |
Specification data - Wind posts
Material | Carbon steel, S355 grade.Stainless steel, 1.4301 (304) grade.Stainless steel, 1.4401 (316) grade. |
Configuration type | Within cavity. |
Section | Channel. |
Sizes | |
Section | |
Channel (d x w x t) | 55 x 60 x 4 mm. |
Span (length) | 3.0 m.Guidance for specification option: To suit structural opening. |
Head and base fixings | As drawing. |
Integral cavity ties | |
Length | 75 mm.100 mm.150 mm.200 mm.225 mm.250 mm. |
End types | Manufacturer guidancePlease consult manufacturer and insert requirements. |
Design embedment length (minimum) | 62.5 mm. |
Mortar joint thickness (minimum) | 5 mm. |
Resistance to water crossing cavity | Resistant. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | Europe |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Stainless steel |
Recyclability | 100% Recyclable |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 85 % |
Expected Life | 120 year |
Third party certifications
BBA Agrément Certificate
BBA UK Certificate of Conformity of the Factory Production Control
BM Trada
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System
BM Trada
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
Case studies
Wembley Stadium Windpost project
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