Earl WP-C80 Windpost

3.5m and 4m lengths available early May.

Earl WP-C80 Windpost – A C-section windpost suitable for cavity widths starting from 100mm

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Installing this post in a 125mm or 150mm cavity?  Click here to see our alternate windpost with a higher load rating

Please note that this item is a post that requires cutting and drilling to suit requirements on site.  All cut edges should be treated with cold galvanizing paint or bitumen (eg. Blackjack).

This product and ancilliary items should be approved by your structural engineer for use in your project.  Contact us with your project details if you require us to be your structural engineer for this windpost.

Overview

·         This windpost is a 80mm deep ‘C’ fabricated in accordance with BS EN 1090.

·         The load capacity of our 3m windpost is slightly greater than Ancon WP3 85x60x4, and our 3.5m & 4m windpost load capacity is slightly greater than Ancon WP3 85x60x5.  (Checked 28.04.25)

·         This post is intended to be located within the cavity of a cavity wall.

·         All steel has been hot dipped galvanized to ensure longevity.

·         This post is provided with a welded base plate as standard.  In many cases no additional base connector is required.

·         The load capacity of this windpost has been determined by our in-house structural engineer, who is also on hand to answer any technical questions you may have.

·         This post can be supplied with all frame cramp wall ties, Tek screws and isolation pads required.  See the options in the drop-down box to see which you need.

·         A variety of base and top connectors are available to suit most applications.  We can provide bespoke connectors where none of the range apply.

·         This approach to windposts removes the need for accurate measuring and lengthy production times, resulting in a fast delivery and a system that is not prone to costly errors.

·         We supply this post with anchor bolts, and supply connectors with the bolts required.

·         The length of post stated is a minimum, and may be up to 25mm longer.

·         The installer/user of the post is responsible for the safe cutting and drilling procedures of the post, and for supplying any cutting and drilling equipment and consumables required.

What You Receive

3m, 3.5m or 4m Windpost - The windpost as stated, two M12x140 through-bolt anchors (unless a base connector is purchased) and two M12x150 bolt assemblies for top fixing (unless a top connector is purchased)

Tie Sets - Frame cramp ties, neoprene isolation pads and Tek screws in quantities to allow ties at 225mm centres based on post length.  3m posts receive 28 (14 per side), 3.5m posts receive 32 (16 per side) and 4m posts receive 36 (18 per side).  We provide a free Tek screw driver bit with each purchase.  Additional individual ties are available to purchase, click here.

Base Connector A - Connector bracket as drawn, plus two M8x100 through bolt anchors for fixing bracket to concrete and two M12x40 bolt assemblies for fixing the post to the connector.

Base Connector B - Connector bracket as drawn, plus two M12x100 through bolt anchors to fix the connector to concrete and two M12x40 bolt assemblies for fixing the post to the connector.

Base Connector C - Connector bracket as drawn, plus four M6x50 coach screws to fix the connector to the timber joists and two M12x40 bolt assemblies for fixing the post to the connector.

Top Connector A - Connector bracket as drawn, plus two M12x40 bolt assemblies for fixing the post to the connector, and two M12x150 bolt assemblies with two 50x50 washers for fixing to the structure. 

Top Connector B - Connector bracket as drawn, plus two M12x40 bolt assemblies for fixing the post to the connector, two M10x50 bolt assemblies (for use when bolting connector to steel), and two M10x40 coach screws (for use when fixing connector to wall plate).

Top Connector C - Connector bracket as drawn, plus two M12x40 bolt assemblies for fixing the post to the connector, and two M12x150 bolt assemblies with two 50x50 washers for fixing to the structure. 

Alternate bolts and fixings can be supplied on request

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