Different types of Windposts
You will get various types of windposts to fit the particular job you are doing. There are four general catagories of windpost. Within each catagory there will also be various sizes available. UKLintels offer their own system of each of these for your consideration and engineers approval prior to ordering online.
- WP2 or LP Windpost; Angle (L shape) system built within the inner leaf.
- WP3 or U Windpost; Channel (C Shape) system built within the cavity void.
- DU Windpost; Double Channel (C Shape) system built within the cavity void for heavier loading conditions.
- SHS Windpost; Box section system built within the inner leaf or cavity void.
Did you know? Shorter windpost for windows are often refered to as parapet posts.
WP2 – Angle (L shape) system built within the inner leaf of a cavity wall
WHAT IS A WP2 WINDPOST?
WP1 & WP3 – Channel (C Shape) system built within the cavity void leaving the brickwork undisturbed.
WHAT IS A WP3 WINDPOST?
DU – Double WP3 (welded or bolted back to back) installed within the cavity between your brickwork inner and outer leaf leaving the brickwork undisturbed.
WHAT IS A DU WINDPOST?
Visit our Windpost Superstore now to build and order online any of the above Windposts.
SHS – A box section (Square Hollow Section) installed within the inner leaf or within the cavity void.
WHAT IS AN SHS WINDPOST?
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What is a WP2 windpost?
WP2 Windposts – An angle system that sits within the inner leaf brickwork and is tied to the inner leaf with 100mm...
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What is a WP3 Windpost?
WP3 Windposts – A channel system that sits within the cavity tying the inner and outer wall with wall ties, fixed ...
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What is a DU windpost?
DU Windpost – A double channel system built within the cavity. DU windposts are a heavier duty variant of the WP3 ...
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