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Wallbarn Substructure Class A Fire Rated Paving System

Verified by manufacturer 24 days ago

Single beam rail/ joist - 50 mm

Wallbarn Ltd Variant:
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Non Combustible Adjustable Substructure for Exterior Paving - MetalPad Ex - Aluminium Joist/Rail - Brackets - Headpieces

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Application

 Designed for Class A balconies, flat roofs, podium decks & terraces.

Description

A fire-rated terrace substructure for exterior paving systems.

Seamless connection between adjustable pedestal, aluminium rail and paving headpiece to ensure heavy duty substructure and weight tolerance.

Minimum build-up 47 mm (excluding paving slab / porcelain tile).


Features and benefits:

  • Heavy duty steel adjustable pedestals with exterior grade coating capable of loads exceeding 5 tonnes each.
  • Rails are Class A rated (EN 13501-1:2018) and fully compliant with BS 8579.
  • Specially profiled bearer rails/ joists click onto Metalpad and MetalPad EX pedestals.
  • I Plus & Box aluminium rails click onto pedestals securely without need to screw fixings.
  • Fully integrated substructure system for seamless connection.
  • Greater spans between pedestals possible.
  • Joists “tie together” pedestals, giving more lateral strength to frame.
  • Fast and simple to install.
  • All fixings and connectors provided.
  • Wide range of designs and sizes available; height and shape variations easily created.
  • Weight bearing and extremely stable.
  • No rotting, warping or rusting.
  • Environmentally friendly, manufactured from recycled aluminium and fully recyclable.

General information

Color

Silver

Finish

Matt

Polished

Material

Aluminium

Steel

Shape

Rectangle

Square

Other

Length

2500 mm

3600 mm

Manufacturer guidance

Aluminium Box Rails (15mm, 20mm & 25mm) come in 2,500mm Lengths. Aluminium I-Plus Rails come in 3,600mm Lengths. Pedestals which these joists sit on are adjustable and cover heights from 25mm to 300mm.

Width

60 mm

Manufacturer guidance

The Width of all Wallbarn Aluminium Joists/ Rails are 60mm. These joists are compatible with Mega Balance, MetalPad D and MetalPad Ex range of pedestals.

Height

15 mm

Guidance for specification option:

Aluminium Box Rail - 2,500mm length

20 mm

Guidance for specification option:

Aluminium Box Rail - 2,500mm length

25 mm

Guidance for specification option:

Aluminium Box Rail - 2,500mm length

50 mm

Guidance for specification option:

Aluminium I-Plus Rail - 3,600mm length

75 mm

Guidance for specification option:

Aluminium I-Plus Rail - 3,600mm length

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Manufacturer guidance

The heights referred to here are for the aluminium Box Rail and I-Plus Joists/Rails. The pedestals that are compatible with these joists and are also Class A rated are the MetalPad range of pedestals covering heights from 25mm to 300mm.

Warranty description

15 year

Uniclass

Ss_30_14_90_34 Flag and slab pedestal-supported paving systemsPrimary

CAWS

J41/90 Precast concrete paving slabs

J31/80 Precast concrete paving slabs

J42/467 Support system for precast concrete paving slabs

J41/467 Support system for precast concrete paving slabs

J31/377 Support system for paving slabs or tiles

J21/467 Support system for precast concrete paving slabs

J21/85 Precast concrete paving slabs

Product range

Substructure for Paving and Decking Systems
Fire Rated Paving and Decking Systems

Specification data - Flag and slab pedestal-supported paving systems

Classification data

Description

Non-combustible adjustable substructure for exterior paving.

System performance

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements.

System manufacturer

Wallbarn Ltd.

Preparation products

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements or specify separately.

Pedestals

MetalPad EX pedestals.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Height range: 26–675 mm.
  • Mild steel pedestals with Zintec 200 exterior protective coating for long-term exterior applications.
  • Standard base plate: 100 mm diameter (sufficient for applications onto hard sub-surfaces such as concrete).
  • Fire classification: To BS EN 13501-1, Class A1.
  • Weight tolerance: 49.86 kN (approx. 5 tonnes).
  • Consult manufacturer's literature for details.

MetalPad EX pedestals with spreader plate.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Height range: 26–675 mm.
  • Mild steel pedestals with Zintec 200 exterior protective coating for long-term exterior applications.
  • Standard base plate: 100 mm diameter (sufficient for applications onto hard sub-surfaces such as concrete).
  • Additional 185 mm diameter spreader plate, suitable for applications where pedestals are mounted directly onto softer surfaces, such as insulation or waterproof membranes.
  • Fire classification: To BS EN 13501-1, Class A1.
  • Weight tolerance: over 70 kN (approx. 7.2 tonnes) per unit.
  • Consult manufacturer's literature for details.

Paving units

-

Manufacturer guidance

Paving slab/ tile loose fitted onto headpiece. Insert requirements or specify separately.

Applied surface features

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements or omit.

Samples required

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements or omit.

Sub frame

Aluminium Box & I-beam Rails, 50 mm I-Beam.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Weight: 1.61 kg/m.
  • Dimensions (H x W x L): 50 x 60 x 3600 mm.

Manufacturer guidance

Material: Aluminium 6063 T6.

Fire classification: To BS EN 13501-1, Class A1.

Fixings

I-Plus Beam Straight & Right Angle Bracket – Screw Fixing.
I-Plus Beam - M8 Straight & Right Angle Bracket with Wingnut.

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer's literature for details.

Fire classification (EN 13501-1)

Classified A1 in accordance with EN 13501-1:2018.

Guidance for specification option:

Physically tested in accordance with procedure specified in BS EN 13823:2020.

Adjustment

26–35 mm.
30–40 mm.
40–50 mm.
50–70 mm.
60–90 mm.
75–115 mm.
90–140 mm.
110–185 mm.
135–210 mm.
150–225 mm.
185–260 mm.
200–275 mm.
235–310 mm.
250–325 mm.
300–375 mm.
350–425 mm.
400–475 mm.
450–525 mm.
500–575 mm.
550–625 mm.
600–675 mm.

Manufacturer guidance

MetalPad EX adjustable pedestal.

Headpiece

Top headpiece.

Guidance for specification option:

Connects to top of the rail to position paving slabs/ tiles.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Manufacturer guidance

Aluminium Rails is manufactured in United Kingdom. MetalPad is manufactured in Italy. MetalPad Ex is manufactured in China.

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Aluminium
Steel

Recyclability

100%

BIM objects

BOS

NBS BIM Object Standard

This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM Object Standard.

Find out more about the NBS BIM Object Standard.

Platform Compatible Version
Revit
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1

IFC
 -

1

Product certifications

Load Tolerance Test Certificate

Load Tolerance Test Certificate

Certification - Aluminium Rails / Joists Span Test

Load Tolerance Test Certificate

Load Tolerance Test Certificate

Certification - Aluminium Rails / Joists Maximum Displacement Test

Load Tolerance Test Certificate

Load Tolerance Test Certificate

Certification - MetalPad Ex - 10mm Fixed + Spreader Plate Load Test

Literature

Datasheet - Metal Edge Plate ( for Paving)

Datasheet - Metal Edge Plate ( for Paving)

O & M Manual - Aluminium Box & I-Plus Rails / Joists

O & M Manual - Aluminium Box & I-Plus Rails / Joists

Datasheet - Fire Rated Rail System for Decking and Paving

Datasheet - Fire Rated Rail System for Decking and Paving

O & M Manual - Fire Rated Rail System for Paving or Decking

O & M Manual - Fire Rated Rail System for Paving or Decking

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