DU Windposts
Configure your windpost From £848.00 +VAT each – (Next day delivery available)
DU consist of 2no WP3 85x60x6 ‘C’ section channel windpost from mild steel & post galvanized to BS EN1461
Manufactured from EN10025 6mm S275JR mild steel & post galvanized to BS EN1461
Mechanically bolted back to back with 33.7x3mm CHS spacer tube & M16 Set Bolt
UKCA accredited to BS EN 1090-1 Exc 2
Windposts available from stock
Alternative to:
IG or Keystone: DU Windpost | Expamet or Birtley: H Section Windpost
Important Note: please seek your structural engineers approval of our system prior to ordering. The suitability of this product is the responsibility of the clients engineer. We do not provide any technical data in relation to specific construction and load conditions other than the 85x60x6 section size & material details shown.
Windpost Accessories
You can select additional windposts accessories from the items below.
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FAQs
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Do I need to send you my architects or engineers drawings?
No, our system is flexible and should suit your needs by selecting the correct configuration from our product page. If you need help selecting the configuration you should consult your architect or engineer to assist.
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Will you send me a drawing for me to approve?
No, each component has its own technical drawing available online for you to confirm the suitability prior to adding to your configuration. There are no technical drawings required for approval. You will be sent the final configuration you have built online, the suitability of this configuration is the responsibility of the user to build correctly.
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Who is responsible for the specification of the windpost
The client is responsible for seeking your structural engineers approval of our system prior to ordering. We do not supply any loading data for our system.
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What windpost section sizes do you offer?
We currently only offer one DU section which consists or 2no WP3 85x60x6 mechanically fixed back to back as shown. Please seek your structural engineers approval of our system prior to ordering.
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How do I install the windpost?
Within our configurator there is a product leaflet that you can download which shows the overall product and gives a guide to installation. The product should be installed by a qualified builder and alongside your engineers’ guidance.
TIPS
Bolt the stem to the base connection with a suitable bolt (this will lock the stem to the base connection (there is a suitable slot in the stem to accommodate).
Always use the isolation pads provided to fix the stainless steel wall ties to the galvanized stem (this will stop cross contamination)
If you choose to cut the windpost stem treat any cut edge with cold galv spray (you can purchase this as an accessory). -
What are the loadings for your windposts?
We do not supply any loading data for our system. The client is responsible for seeking your structural engineers approval of our system prior to ordering. We suggest you send our product link to your engineer for approval prior to ordering.
