CI/SfB X 6

January 2006

series/0.2

5.0 Windposts
 Masonry Support Systems

Channel & Bolt Fixings

Flooring Systems
Ties & Restraints

Reinforcement
Windposts
Lintels

5.0

WINDPOSTS
We have developed an extensive range of strong,
lightweight stainless steel windposts to provide lateral
support for panels of masonry cladding. They provide
a cost-effective alternative to traditional techniques,
such as increasing wall thicknesses or introducing
extra columns. Our windposts span vertically between
floors and are available with a wide range of head
and base fixings to suit a variety of applications
including connections to structural steel, concrete
frame or precast floor planks.
COMPANY PROFILE
Wincro Metal Industries is a long established
company founded on the principles of innovative
design, quality manufacture and outstanding
customer service. Our steadfast commitment
to those values over the years has firmly
established Wincro as one of todays leading
designers and manufacturers of Stainless
Steel Building Products. It has also earned
the company an excellent reputation for
quality and reliability amongst the many
architects, specifiers, engineers and building
contractors that the business serves.

Wincro is based in Sheffield, the home of

stainless steel. We produce a wide range
of corrosion resistant fixings, support systems,
flooring and access equipment. Our range is
constantly evolving and developing in order
to keep pace with the demands of a
fast-moving industry and the changing needs
of our clients.

DESIGN SERVICE
All designs and details are supplied by
Wincros team of experienced technical
design professionals who work closely with CONTENTS
architects, engineers, specifiers, designers
and contractors. Assistance can range from
simple guidance or advice on standard SYSTEM APPLICATIONS 2
product selection to a fully computerised DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 3
design service and detailed consultations on
incorporating special designs. Site visits can WINCRO SOLUTIONS FOR FIXING TO CONCRETE
also be arranged.
WINCRO WPA WINDPOSTS 4

MAINTAINING HIGH STANDARDS WINCRO WPC WINDPOSTS 5

We maintain the highest standards both
in terms of the materials from which our WINCRO SOLUTIONS FOR FIXING TO TIMBER BEAM
products are made and the techniques WINCRO WPA WINDPOSTS 6
we employ in manufacturing. Our products WINCRO WPC WINDPOSTS 7
comply with and, in many cases, exceed all
relevant British standards. We have invested
WINCRO SOLUTIONS FOR FIXING TO STEEL BEAM
in some of the most advanced machinery in
the industry to help assure product quality WINCRO WPA WINDPOSTS 8
and to enable us to provide a rapid turn- WINCRO WPC WINDPOSTS 9
round of all orders, large or small, standard
or bespoke. PARAPET AND SPANDREL APPLICATIONS 10-11
WINDPOST FIXING METHODS 12-13
QUALITY STAINLESS STEEL
All our masonry support systems are SAFE WORKING LOADS
manufactured from high quality grade
1.4301 (304) stainless steel for optimum
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION TABLES 14-15
performance and long life. Grade 1.4401
(316) stainless steel can be specified for FIXINGS FOR WINCRO WINDPOST SYSTEMS
use in corrosive environments. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION TABLES 16-17
2 SYSTEM APPLICATIONS

SYSTEM APPLICATIONS
Our range of Windposts comprises three standard design types. Wincro WPA Windposts are designed
specifically to deal with high wind loads and reduced cavity applications. Wincro WPC Windposts are
designed to fit cavities of 75mm and above and are used where wind load conditions are moderate.
Both products can be specified for fixing to concrete, timber beam or steel beam.
We also manufacture Parapet and Spandrel Windposts. Designed for use as cantilevers, these Windposts
usually measure no more than 1.4 metres in height.

1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3

Wincro WPA Windpost
1.0 WPA Windpost bolted to top and
underside of concrete floor slabs
1.1 For fixing WPA Windposts to concrete,
refer to page 4
1.2 For fixing WPA Windposts to timber
beams, refer to page 6 1.1 2.1
1.3 For fixing WPA Windposts to steel
beams, refer to page 8

2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 / 2.3

Wincro WPC Windpost
1.2 2.2
2.0 WPC Windpost bolted to face of
concrete floor slabs
2.1 For fixing WPC Windposts to concrete,
refer to page 5
2.2 For fixing WPC Windposts to timber
beams, refer to page 7
2.3 For fixing WPC Windposts to steel
beams, refer to page 9
1.0 1.3 2.0 2.3

3.0
Parapet Posts
Wincro Parapet Windposts are designed as
cantilevers and include a large base connection
to resist the imposed bending moment.
For further information go to pages 10-11

4.0
Spandrel Posts
Wincro Spandrel Windposts are designed as
cantilevers and include a large base
connection to resist the imposed bending
moment. Spandrel rails and connections are
designed to suit specific circumstances.
For further information go to pages 10-11

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 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 3

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Wincro Windposts span vertically between floors to provide lateral support for panels of masonry and are
normally fixed as simply supported beams. Deflection under wind load will often restrict the maximum
loading. They provide increased stability for larger areas of cladding, masonry panels with two or more
window openings and for structures subjected to high wind loads.
Our Windposts are available in a number of thicknesses and sizes to suit structural loading requirements.
Please refer to pages 14-15 for safe working load tables. All are supplied complete with vertically adjustable
ties to suit coursing levels and necessary fixing bolts.
Connections to the frame are designed to allow for vertical adjustment of the structure and site tolerances
during installation via a loose top cleat.
Deflection can be reduced considerably by using the windposts as a propped cantilever with a heavy-duty
base connection. While this method must be used for parapet/spandrel windposts the larger base connection
can be difficult to accommodate. Our Technical Design Team will be happy to advise you on the appropriate
base plate connection.

1.0
Typical Application Showing Spandrel
Rails and Windposts
1 Vertical Windpost, spanning between floors
2 Spandrel Post with Spandrel Rails
MASONRY WSC
SUPPORT SYSTEM

2.0 3
Typical Setting of a Windpost
1 WPA Windpost fixed to top of concrete with
WBEB Expansion Bolts
2
2 Fixed to steel beam with WBXS Xylan Coated
Hex-Head Setscrew
3 WIP Isolation Patch
4 Top Cleat with vertically sliding top connection 4
5 One Way ties to outer leaf
6 Two Way ties to inner leaf

WALL TIES TO
OUTER LEAF

OUTLINE OF INNER LEAF

6
WALL TIES TO
1 OUTER LEAF

WINDPOST TO BE
2 1 EXPANSION BOLTED
TO SLAB AT BASE

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4 WINCRO SOLUTIONS FOR FIXING TO CONCRETE > WPA WINDPOSTS

WPA Windpost Specification Guide:

WP #1 A/ #2 / #3 / other. Other
Example: WP5A/130/70 F = Designed as Propped Cantilever
WP = Wincro Windpost P = Parapet Post
5 = Thickness in mm S = Spandrel Post
A = Cold Formed Angle type
130 = Longest leg dimension in mm
70 = Shortest leg dimension in mm

WINCRO SOLUTIONS FOR FIXING TO CONCRETE

WINCRO WPA WINDPOSTS
Our WPA Windposts are ideal for use in buildings subjected to high wind loads and for reduced cavity
applications. The windpost leg is built into the inner leaf of the blockwork and tied using one-piece, two way
ties. These allow vertical movement of the structure without internal cracking. In situations where you need
to incorporate a vertical movement joint, we recommend the use of plain-end, two way ties with de-bonding
sleeve. Various solutions are available for fixing to concrete framed structures including the use of T Head
bolts into cast-in channels, site drilled expansion bolts or the use of resin anchor products. Tie slot holes are
provided at 225mm vertical centres to suit coursing. For further information on ties, please refer to page 13.

1.0 / 1.1
WPA Windpost Fixed to Concrete
1 WC38 Cast-in Channel 2
2 WBT38 T Head Bolt
3 Sliding Top Cleat fixed with 2 No. WBSS Setscrews 1
4 WPT2SS Windpost Tie, Two Way, Safe Ended to inner leaf
5 WPT1S2 Windpost Tie, One Way, Safe End Indented 3
to outer leaf
6 Base plate fixed with WBEB Expansion Bolts

Example specification: WP5A/130/70

Wincro WPA Windpost 130x70x5mm, 3000mm high overall,
complete with necessary ties at 225mm centres. Base fixing
to concrete with WBEB Expansion Bolts. Top Fixing to WC38
cast-in channel with WBT38 T Head Bolt. Manufactured from 5
stainless steel 1.4301 (304).

On-site Adjustment
Wincro top cleats are supplied loose with all relevant fixings,
which give a vertical adjustment range of +/- 20mm to allow
for site tolerances and vertical movement.
To aid installation where cast-in channels are used parallel
to the slab edge, serrated slotted holes, perpendicular
to the edge, will be provided with serrated washers and
necessary fixing bolts.

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 WINCRO SOLUTIONS FOR FIXING TO CONCRETE > WPC WINDPOSTS 5
WPC Windpost Specification Guide:
WP #1 C/ #2 / #3 / other. Other
Example: WP4C/65/60 F = Designed as Propped Cantilever
WP = Wincro Windpost P = Parapet Post
4 = Thickness in mm S = Spandrel Post
C = Cold Formed Channel type
65 = Web dimension in mm
60 = Leg dimension in mm

WINCRO WPC WINDPOSTS

Our WPC Windposts are ideal for use in cavities of 75mm and above in buildings subjected to moderate
wind loads. One way ties at 225mm centres secure the post to both the inner and outer leaves of masonry.

WINCRO PROPPED CANTILEVER WINDPOSTS

Using Windposts as propped cantilevers can reduce considerably the deflection of the post whilst
increasing the loading capacity when compared with a simply supported post. Windposts used in this way
require a fixed base with four bolts and a standard simply supported head cleat.

1
2.0 / 2.1
WPC Windpost Fixed to Concrete
1 WBEB Expansion Bolt
2 Vertically slotted hole to allow vertical adjustment
3 WPT1S2 Windpost Tie, One Way, Safe End Indented
to both leaves
4 Side fixed Base plate fixed with WBEB Expansion Bolts

Example specification: WP4C/65/60

Wincro WPC Windpost 65x60x4mm, 2750mm high
overall, complete with necessary ties at 225mm centres.
Base and Top fixing to concrete with WBEB Expansion
Bolts. Manufactured from stainless steel 1.4301 (304).

3 Windpost Selection
WPA and WPC Windposts are available in various sizes and
thicknesses to suit differing cavity widths, block thicknesses
and wind loadings. Please refer to safe working load tables
on pages 14-15 for selection. Our Technical Design Team will
be happy to advise you on the most suitable design and its
specification for your project.
Fixing
Consideration should be given to the fixing type and its
position for all types of windposts, especially when fixed
to concrete frame structures. Typically, WBEB Expansion
Bolts should be 100mm minimum from the edge and
150mm apart. Closer edge distances can be achieved
using cast-in channels.

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WPA Windpost Specification Guide:

WP #1 A/ #2 / #3 / other. Other
Example: WP6A/140/70 F = Designed as Propped Cantilever
WP = Wincro Windpost P = Parapet Post
6 = Thickness in mm S = Spandrel Post
A = Cold Formed Angle type
140 = Longest leg dimension in mm
70 = Shortest leg dimension in mm

WINCRO SOLUTIONS FOR FIXING TO TIMBER BEAM

WINCRO WPA WINDPOSTS
Our WPA Windposts are ideal for use in buildings subjected to high wind loads and for reduced cavity
applications. The windpost leg is built into the inner leaf of the blockwork and tied using one-piece, two way
ties. These allow vertical movement of the structure without internal cracking. In situations where you need
to incorporate a vertical movement joint, we recommend the use of plain-end, two way ties with de-bonding
sleeve. Various solutions are available for fixing to timber beams/wall plates including the use of coachscrews
or threaded studs with plate washers. Tie slot holes are provided at 225mm vertical centres to suit coursing.
For further information on ties, please refer to page 13.

1
1.0 / 1.1
WPA Windpost Fixed to Timber Beam 2
1 WBCS Coachscrew
2 Sliding Top Cleat fixed with 2 No. WBSS Setscrews
3 WPT2SS Windpost Tie, Two Way, Safe Ended to inner leaf
4 WPT1S2 Windpost Tie, One Way, Safe End Indented
to outer leaf
5 Base plate fixed with WBEB Expansion Bolts

Example specification: WP4A/125/70

Wincro WPA Windpost 125x70x4mm, 2600mm high
overall, complete with necessary ties at 225mm centres.
Base fixing to concrete with WBEB Expansion Bolts.
Top Fixing to timber with WBCS Hex-Head Coachscrew.
Manufactured from stainless steel 1.4301 (304).

On-site Adjustment
Wincro top cleats are supplied loose with all relevant fixings,
which give a vertical adjustment range of +/- 20mm to allow
for site tolerances and vertical movement.
4

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 WINCRO SOLUTIONS FOR FIXING TO TIMBER BEAM > WPC WINDPOSTS 7
WPC Windpost Specification Guide:
WP #1 C/ #2 / #3 / other. Other
Example: WP5C/75/60 F = Designed as Propped Cantilever
WP = Wincro Windpost P = Parapet Post
5 = Thickness in mm S = Spandrel Post
C = Cold Formed Channel type
75 = Web dimension in mm
60 = Leg dimension in mm

WINCRO WPC WINDPOSTS

Our WPC Windposts are ideal for use in cavities of 75mm and above in buildings subjected to moderate
wind loads. One way ties at 225mm centres secure the post to both the inner and outer leaves of masonry.

WINCRO PROPPED CANTILEVER WPC WINDPOSTS

Using Windposts as propped cantilevers can reduce considerably the deflection of the post whilst
increasing the loading capacity when compared with a simply supported post. Windposts used in this
way require a fixed base with four bolts and a standard simply supported head cleat.

WINDPOST SELECTION
WPA and WPC Windposts are available in various sizes and thicknesses to suit differing cavity widths,
block thicknesses and wind loadings. Please refer to safe working load tables on pages 14-15 for selection.
Our Technical Design Team will be happy to advise you on the most suitable design and its specification
for your project.

2
2.0 / 2.1
Propped Cantilever WPC Windpost Fixed
1 to Timber Beam
1 WBCS Coachscrew
2 Sliding Top Cleat fixed with 2 No. WBSS Setscrews
3 WPT1S2 Windpost Tie, One Way, Safe End Indented
to both leaves
4 Extended Base plate fixed with 4 No. WBEB Expansion Bolts
5 Welded Gusset to Windpost

Example specification: WP5C/65/60/F

Wincro WPC Windpost 65x60x5mm, 1950mm high
overall, complete with necessary ties at 225mm centres.
Fixed Base Connection to concrete using 4 No. WBEB
Expansion Bolts. Top Fixing to timber with WBCS
Hex-Head Coachscrew. Manufactured from stainless
steel 1.4301 (304).

Extended base plate fixed connection where fixing to slab

face is prohibited.
Fixing
3 Consideration should be given to the fixing type and its
position for all types of windposts, especially when fixed
4 to concrete frame structures. Typically, WBEB Expansion
5 Bolts should be 100mm minimum from the edge and
150mm apart. Closer edge distances can be achieved
using cast-in channels.

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8 WINCRO SOLUTIONS FOR FIXING TO STEEL BEAM > WPA WINDPOSTS

WPA Windpost Specification Guide:

WP #1 A/ #2 / #3 / other. Other
Example: WP5A/180/70 F = Designed as Propped Cantilever
WP = Wincro Windpost P = Parapet Post
5 = Thickness in mm S = Spandrel Post
A = Cold Formed Angle type
180 = Longest leg dimension in mm
70 = Shortest leg dimension in mm

WINCRO SOLUTIONS FOR FIXING TO STEEL BEAM

WINCRO WPA WINDPOSTS
Our WPA Windposts are ideal for use in buildings subjected to high wind loads and for reduced cavity
applications. The windpost leg is built into the inner leaf of the blockwork and tied using one-piece, two way
ties. These allow vertical movement of the structure without internal cracking. In situations where you need
to incorporate a vertical movement joint, we recommend the use of plain-end, two way ties with de-bonding
sleeve. Various solutions are available for fixing to steel framed structures including the use of Xylan coated
setscrews or Wincro grip bolts, together with isolation patches. To ensure ease of installation, horizontal
slotted holes should be incorporated into the steelwork, parallel to the structural fixing position. Tie slot
holes are provided at 225mm vertical centres to suit coursing. For further information on ties, please refer
to page 13.

1.0 / 1.1 1
2
Propped Cantilever WPA Windpost Fixed
to Steel Beam
1 WBXS Xylan Coated Hex-Head Setscrew
2 WIP Isolation Patch 3
3 Sliding Top Cleat fixed with 2 No. WBSS Setscrews
4 WPT2SS Windpost Tie, Two Way, Safe Ended to inner leaf
5 WPT1S2 Windpost Tie, One Way, Safe End Indented
to outer leaf
6 Heavy Duty T type Base plate fixed with 4 No. WBEB
Expansion Bolts
Example specification: WP5A/150/70/F
Wincro WPA Windpost 150x70x5mm, 3200mm high
overall, complete with necessary ties at 225mm centres.
Fixed Base Connection to concrete using 4 No. WBEB
Expansion Bolts. Top Fixing to steel beam with WBXS
Xylan Coated Hex-Head Setscrew and WIP Isolation
Patch. Manufactured from stainless steel 1.4301 (304).
5

On-site Adjustment
Wincro top cleats are supplied loose with all relevant fixings,
which give a vertical adjustment range of +/- 20mm to allow
for site tolerances and vertical movement.
6

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WPC Windpost Specification Guide:
WP #1 C/ #2 / #3 / other. Other
Example: WP6C/85/60 F = Designed as Propped Cantilever
WP = Wincro Windpost P = Parapet Post
6 = Thickness in mm S = Spandrel Post
C = Cold Formed Channel type
85 = Web dimension in mm
60 = Leg dimension in mm

WINCRO WPC WINDPOSTS

Our WPC Windposts are ideal for use in cavities of 75mm and above in buildings subjected to moderate wind
loads. One way ties at 225mm centres secure the post to both the inner and outer leaves of masonry.

WINCRO PROPPED CANTILEVER WINDPOSTS

Using Windposts as propped cantilevers can reduce considerably the deflection of the post whilst increasing
the loading capacity when compared with a simply supported post. Windposts used in this way require a
fixed base with four bolts and a standard simply supported head cleat.

WINDPOST SELECTION
WPA and WPC Windposts are available in various sizes and thicknesses to suit differing cavity widths,
block thicknesses and wind loadings. Please refer to safe working load tables on pages 14-15 for selection.
Our Technical Design Team will be happy to advise you on the most suitable design and its specification
for your project.

2 1
2.0 / 2.1
WPC Windpost Fixed to Steel Beam
1 WBXS Xylan Coated Hex-Head Setscrew
2 WIP Isolation Patch
3 Sliding Top Cleat fixed with 2 No. WBSS Setscrews
4 WPT1S2 Windpost Tie, One Way, Safe End Indented
to both leaves
5 Base plate fixed with WBEB Expansion Bolts
Example specification: WP6C/85/60
Wincro WPC Windpost 85x60x6mm, 2875mm high
overall, complete with necessary ties at 225mm centres.
Base fixing to concrete using WBEB Expansion Bolts.
Top fixing to Steel beam with WBXS Xylan Coated
Hex-Head Setscrew and WIP Isolation Patch.
4 Manufactured from stainless steel 1.4301 (304).

Bi-metallic Corrosion
Bi-metallic corrosion can occur where the carbon steel
of a structural frame and the stainless steel of the windpost
come into contact in a damp environment. To prevent
corrosive attack we recommend the use of neoprene
isolation washers and/or neoprene isolation patches,
together with suitably coated screws or nuts and bolts.
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10 PARAPET AND SPANDREL APPLICATIONS

PARAPET AND SPANDREL APPLICATIONS

Wincro Parapet and Spandrel Windposts are designed for use as cantilevers and do not usually exceed
1.4 metres in height. In order to resist the bending moment, a large base connection is needed and this may
often be impractical to incorporate within the floor construction. Our Technical Design Team will be pleased to
calculate the bending moment for you and advise you on the size of base plate required. Please refer to the
safe working load tables on pages 14-15 for selection.

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WPA Parapet Post
Gusseted heavy-duty base plate fixed to top of
slab. This fixing is used where site conditions
restrict access to face of slab.
1 WPT2SS Windpost Tie, Two Way, Safe Ended
to inner leaf
2 WPT1S2 Windpost Tie, One Way, Safe End
Indented to outer leaf
3 Extended Base plate fixed with 4 No. WBEB
Expansion Bolts
4 Welded Gusset to Windpost

Example specification: WP5A/130/70/P

Wincro WPAP Parapet post 130x70x5mm, 900mm
high overall, complete with necessary ties at 225mm
centres. Fixed Base Connection to concrete using
4 No. WBEB Expansion Bolts. Manufactured from
stainless steel 1.4301 (304).

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2.0 / 2.1
WPA Parapet Post
Base plate fixed to top and face of slab.
1 WPT2SS Windpost Tie, Two Way, Safe Ended
to inner leaf
2 WPT1S2 Windpost Tie, One Way, Safe End
Indented to outer leaf
3 Heavy Duty T type Base plate fixed with
4 No. WBEB Expansion Bolts
Example specification: WP6A/130/70/P
Wincro WPAP Parapet post 130x70x6mm, 1025mm
high overall, complete with necessary ties at 225mm
centres. Fixed Base Connection to concrete using
4 No. WBEB Expansion Bolts. Manufactured from
stainless steel 1.4301 (304).

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Parapet/Spandrel Windpost Specification Guide:
See pages 6-9 depending on windpost type. Other
Example: WP4C/85/60/P P = Parapet Post
WP = Wincro Windpost S = Spandrel Post
6 = Thickness in mm
C = Cold Formed Channel type
85 = Web dimension in mm
60 = Leg dimension in mm

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WPA Spandrel Post and Rail
1 Window
2 Spandrel Rail
2 3 WC36 Channel
4 WTDP3C36 Channel Tie with dowel pin
5 Top Cleat fixing Spandrel Rails to Spandrel Post
1
with WBSS Setscrews
6 WPT2SS Windpost Tie, Two Way, Safe Ended to
3
inner leaf
7 WPT1S2 Windpost Tie, One Way, Safe End
Indented to outer leaf
8 Extended Base plate fixed with 4 No. WBEB
Expansion Bolts
6 9 Welded Gusset to Windpost
Example specification: WP6A/130/70/S
Wincro WPAS Spandrel post 130x70x6mm,
1250mm high overall, complete with necessary ties
at 225mm centres. System complete with Spandrel
8 rails with WC36 Channel and ties for restraining
stone band. Fixed Base Connection to concrete
using 4 No. WBEB Expansion Bolts. Manufactured
from stainless steel 1.4301 (304).

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4.0 / 4.1
WPC Spandrel Post and Rail
2
1 Window
2 Spandrel rail
1 3 WC36 Channel
4 WTDP3C36 Channel Tie with dowel pin
5 Top Cleat fixing Spandrel Rails to Spandrel
3 Post with WBSS Setscrews
6 WPT1S2 Windpost Tie, One Way, Safe End
Indented to inner leaf
7 WPT1S2 Windpost Tie, One Way, Safe End
Indented to outer leaf
8 Extended Base plate fixed with 4 No. WBEB
Expansion Bolts
9 Welded Gusset to Windpost
Example specification: WP4C/65/60/S
Wincro WPCS Spandrel post 65x60x4mm,
8
1320mm high overall, complete with necessary
9 ties at 225mm centres. System complete with
Spandrel rails with WC36 Channel and ties for
restraining stone band. Fixed Base Connection
to concrete using 4 No. WBEB Expansion Bolts.
Manufactured from stainless steel 1.4301 (304).

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12 WINDPOST FIXING METHODS

WINDPOST FIXING METHODS

This section illustrates some of the head, base and side fixing methods used to secure Wincro WPA and
WPC Windposts to concrete, steel and timber. Specific connections to the frame can vary according to the
demands of the site and will also depend on the windpost used, the structure and the fixings.
Our Technical Design Team can work with you to develop bespoke solutions for all given applications.
All the following applications are used for Simply Supported, Propped Cantilever, Parapet and Spandrel Windposts.

1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3

1.0 Head Fixing of WPA Windpost
loose formed Top Cleat fixed into WC38
Channel using WBT38 T Head Bolt. Top
Cleat secured using 2 No. WBSS Setscrews
1.1 Head Fixing of WPA Windpost
loose formed Top Cleat fixed directly into
concrete using WBEB Expansion Bolt
complete with nut and washer. Top Cleat
secured using 2 No. WBSS Setscrews
1.2 Side Fixing of WPC Windpost
welded side plate fixed directly into
concrete using WBEB Expansion Bolt
complete with nut and washer
1.3 Side Fixing of WPC Windpost
welded side plate fixed directly into a mild
steel box section using Wincro WBGB Grip
Bolt and WIP Isolation Patch

1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3

2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 / 2.3

2.0 Head Fixing of WPA Windpost
loose formed Top Cleat fixed directly
into mild steel beam using WBXS Xylan
Coated Setscrew and WIP Isolation Patch.
Top Cleat secured using 2 No. WBSS
Setscrews and Isolation Patch
2.1 Head Fixing of WPC Windpost
loose Welded Top Cleat fixed directly into
mild steel beam using WBXS Xylan Coated
Setscrew and WIP Isolation Patch. Top Cleat
secured using 2 No. WBSS Setscrews
2.2 Head Fixing of WPC Windpost
loose Welded Top Cleat fixed directly
to top of timber beam using WBCS
Coachscrew. Top Cleat secured using
2 No. WBSS Setscrews
1.3 Head Fixing of WPA Windpost
loose formed Top Cleat fixed to
underside of timber beam using WBCS
Coachscrew. Top Cleat secured using
2 No. WBSS Setscrews

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3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 / 3.3 / 3.4

3.0 WPA Windpost base fixed to top
of slab using 2 No. WBEB Expansion Bolts
3.1 WPC Windpost base fixed to side
of slab using 2 No. WBEB Expansion Bolts
3.2 WPC Windpost base fixed to top
of steel using 2 No. WBXS Xylan Coated
Setscrews and WIP Isolation Patch
3.3 WPC Windpost fixed base
connection to top of slab using
4 No. WBEB Expansion Bolts
3.4 WPA Windpost fixed base
connection (T-type base) to top and side
of slab using 4 No. WBEB Expansion Bolts
3.0 3.1

3.2 3.3 3.4

WINCRO WINDPOST TIES: We manufacture a wide range of ties for use with our Windposts. These are available
for use in the inner and outer leaf of masonry and for fixing across with the Windpost. Ties are also available with
debonding sleeves for use in inner blockwork where there is a vertical movement joint.

4.0 / 4.1 / 4.2 /

4.3 / 4.4
4.0 WPT1S2
4.1 WPT1S3
4.2 WPT2SS
4.3 WPT2SP with WDS
4.4 WPT2PP with 2 No. WDS
The minimum embedded part of
4.0 4.1 4.2
a tie into a mortar joint must be
50mm (BS5628), though normal
practice is to allow 62.5-75mm.
All Wincro Windpost Ties are
manufactured from 75mm projection,
and in increments of 25mm. Our
Technical Design Team will be happy
to advise you in selecting the correct
tie for your specific application.

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SAFE WORKING LOADS

The following tables show a selection of WPA and WPC Windposts and Parapet/Spandrel posts.
Our Technical Design Team is available to provide further information and bespoke designs for particular
Windpost requirements.

WPA WINDPOSTS

1.0 WPA PROPERTIES AND UDL PERFORMANCE Wincro WPA Windposts are designed to a maximum deflection
of span/360 and a maximum stress of 174 N/mm2 (139 N/mm2+
25% wind loading).

Maximum Uniformly Distributed Load (UDL) for height of Windpost (kN)

Size mm Ixx Zxx
axbxt cm4 cm3 2.5m 3.0m 3.5m 4.0m 5.0m 6.0m

125x70x4 128.4 15.4 8.56 (8.56) 6.09 (7.13) 4.47 (6.11) 3.42 (5.35) 2.19 (4.28) 1.52 (3.57)
130x70x5 176.2 20.5 11.41 (11.41) 8.36 (9.51) 6.14 (8.15) 4.70 (7.14) 3.00 (5.71) 2.09 (4.76)
130x70x6 208.9 24.4 13.59 (13.59) 9.90 (11.32) 7.28 (9.70) 5.57 (8.50) 3.56 (6.79) 2.48 (5.66)
140x70x5 215.5 23.6 13.11 (13.11) 10.21 (10.92) 7.51 (9.36) 5.75 (8.19) 3.68 (6.56) 2.55 (5.46)
140x70x6 255.6 28.1 15.61 (15.61) 12.18 (13.01) 8.90 (11.15) 6.82 (9.76) 4.36 (7.80) 3.03 (6.50)
150x70x5 259.9 26.8 14.90 (14.90) 12.32 (12.42) 9.05 (10.64) 6.93 (9.32) 4.44 (7.45) 3.08 (6.21)
150x70x6 308.4 31.9 17.76 (17.76) 14.62 (14.80) 10.74 (12.69) 8.22 (11.10) 5.26 (8.88) 3.66 (7.40)
160x70x5 309.5 30.2 16.80 (16.80) 14.00 (14.00) 10.78 (12.00) 8.25 (10.50) 5.28 (8.40) 3.67 (7.00)
180x70x4 344.0 30.3 16.80 (16.80) 14.00 (14.00) 11.98 (12.00) 9.17 (10.52) 5.87 (8.40) 4.08 (7.01)
180x70x5 425.9 37.6 20.92 (20.92) 17.43 (17.43) 14.83 (14.94) 11.36 (13.07) 7.27 (10.46) 5.05 (8.71)
Windpost loadings shown in brackets have been designed with a fixed base and act as propped cantilevers. The Windpost code should be
suffixed with an F when specifying (please refer to pages 4-11 for further information).

Wincro WPAP Parapet Windposts are designed to a maximum

2.0 WPAP PARAPET WINDPOST
UDL PERFORMANCE
deflection of span/180 and a maximum stress of 174 N/mm2
(139 N/mm2 + 25% wind loading).

Maximum Uniformly Distributed Load (UDL) for height of Parapet post (kN)
axbxt 800mm 1000mm 1200mm 1400mm

125x70x4 6.61 5.28 4.41 3.77

130x70x5 8.91 7.13 5.94 5.81
130x70x6 10.61 8.49 7.10 6.06
140x70x5 10.27 8.21 6.84 5.87
140x70x6 12.22 9.77 8.15 6.98
150x70x5 11.66 9.32 7.77 6.66
150x70x6 13.87 11.10 9.25 7.92
160x70x5 13.13 10.50 8.75 7.50
180x70x4 13.18 10.54 8.78 7.53
180x70x5 16.85 13.08 10.90 9.34

Wincro WPAP Parapet Windposts are designed to a maximum

3.0 WPAP PARAPET WINDPOST
POINT LOAD PERFORMANCE
deflection of span/180 and a maximum stress of 174 N/mm2
(139 N/mm2 + 25% wind loading).

Maximum point load at top of Parapet post (kN)

axbxt 800mm 1000mm 1200mm 1400mm

125x70x4 3.31 2.64 2.20 1.88

130x70x5 4.45 3.56 2.97 2.54
130x70x6 5.31 4.24 3.53 3.03
140x70x5 5.13 4.10 3.42 2.93
140x70x6 6.11 4.88 4.07 3.49
150x70x5 5.83 4.66 3.88 3.33
150x70x6 6.93 5.55 4.62 3.96
160x70x5 6.56 5.25 4.37 3.75
180x70x4 6.59 5.27 4.39 3.76
180x70x5 8.17 6.54 5.45 4.67

The above tables also apply to WPAS Spandrel posts with a point load only. Please consult our Technical Design Team for further information
regarding additional infill and horizontal loads acting on the post.

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WPC WINDPOSTS

4.0 WPC PROPERTIES AND UDL PERFORMANCE Wincro WPC Windposts are designed to a maximum deflection
of span/360 and a maximum stress of 174 N/mm2 (139 N/mm2
+ 25% wind loading).

Maximum Uniformly Distributed Load (UDL) for height of Windpost (kN)

Size mm Ixx Zxx
axbxt cm4 cm3 2.5m 3.0m 3.5m 4.0m 5.0m 6.0m

65x60x4 50.9 15.7 3.47 (8.36) 2.41 (5.81) 1.77 (4.27) 1.35 (3.26) (2.09) (1.45)
65x60x5 61.1 18.8 4.11 (10.04) 2.89 (6.97) 2.13 (5.12) 1.62 (3.92) (2.51) (1.74)
75x60x4 70.6 18.8 4.82 (10.40) 3.34 (8.06) 2.46 (5.92) 1.88 (4.53) (2.90) (2.01)
75x60x5 85.1 22.7 5.80 (12.61) 4.03 (9.71) 2.96 (7.13) 2.27 (5.46) 1.37 (3.50) (2.43)
85x60x4 94.0 22.1 6.41 (12.30) 4.45 (10.25) 3.27 (7.88) 2.50 (6.03) 1.60 (3.86) (2.68)
85x60x5 113.7 26.8 7.76 (14.86) 5.39 (12.37) 3.96 (9.54) 3.03 (7.30) 1.94 (4.67) 1.35 (3.25)
85x60x6 132.0 31.0 9.00 (16.77) 6.25 (14.31) 4.59 (11.07) 3.52 (8.47) 2.25 (5.43) 1.56 (3.77)

Windpost loadings shown in brackets have been designed with a fixed base and act as propped cantilevers. The Windpost code should be
suffixed with an F when specifying (please refer to pages 4-11 for further information).

5.0 WPCP PARAPET WINDPOST

UDL PERFORMANCE
Wincro WPCP Parapet Windposts are designed to a maximum
deflection of span/180 and a maximum stress of 174 N/mm2
(139 N/mm2 + 25% wind loading).

Maximum Uniformly Distributed Load (UDL) for height of Parapet post (kN)
axbxt 800mm 1000mm 1200mm 1400mm

65x60x4 6.82 5.46 4.55 3.90

65x60x5 8.17 6.54 5.45 1.95
75x60x4 8.17 6.54 5.45 4.67
75x60x5 9.87 7.89 6.58 5.64
85x60x4 9.61 7.69 6.40 5.49
85x60x5 11.65 9.32 7.77 6.66
85x60x6 13.48 10.78 8.99 7.70

6.0 WPCP PARAPET WINDPOST

POINT LOAD PERFORMANCE
Wincro WPCP Parapet Windposts are designed to a maximum
deflection of span/180 and a maximum stress of 174 N/mm2
(139 N/mm2 + 25% wind loading).

Maximum point load at top of Parapet post (kN)

axbxt 800mm 1000mm 1200mm 1400mm
65x60x4 3.41 2.73 2.27 1.95
65x60x5 4.08 3.27 2.72 2.33
75x60x4 4.08 3.27 2.72 2.33
75x60x5 4.93 3.94 3.29 2.82
85x60x4 4.80 3.84 3.20 2.74
85x60x5 5.82 4.66 3.88 3.33
85x60x6 6.74 5.39 4.49 3.85

The above tables also apply to WPCS Spandrel posts with a point load only. Please consult our Technical Design Team for further information
regarding additional infill and horizontal loads acting on the post.

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CHANNEL AND BOLT FIXINGS SECTION
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FIXINGS FOR WINCRO WINDPOST SYSTEMS

1.0 WINCRO CHANNELS

Wincro Pull out Shear Longitude T Head Bolt length Torque Minimum edge Minimum bolt Standard
channel (kN) (kN) (kN) bolt size (mm) (Nm) distant (mm) spacing (mm) length (mm)

WC28 3.75 4.25 1.00 M10 40, 50 15 50 200 100,150,200, 3000

WC38 6.00 7.50 2.00 M12 40,50,60 25 75 200 100, 150

M16 50 60 75 200, 3000

WC40 8.00 10.00 2.50 M16 40.50,60 60 100 200 3000

WC49 12.50 15.00 2.75 M12 40 25 150 200 3000

M16 50 60 150 3000
M20 50 120 150 3000

WC41* 10.5 4.0 M12 50 25 100 200 100

10.3 5.15 M16 50 70 100 100
*Shear loads for the Wincro WC41 are taken in the direction of the channel. All other shear loads are right angle to the channel.

2.0 WBEB WINCRO EXPANSION BOLT

Product Bolt size Bolt Washer dia. Thread Hole dia. Standard Embedment Reduced Embedment Rcomm.
code /hole in length steel (SS) length in fixture Depth Max fixture Depth Max fixture torque
(concrete) thickness thickness
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm Nm
M1080 10 80 21 30 11 60 7 50 16 25
M10115 10 115 21 30 11 60 42 50 52 25
M10130 10 130 21 30 11 60 57 50 67 25
M12100 12 100 24 40 13 80 12 60 24 45
M12135 12 135 24 40 13 80 39 60 58 45
M12150 12 150 24 40 13 80 54 60 73 45
M16105 16 105 30 47 18 100 - 80 5 110
M16140 16 140 30 60 18 100 20 80 40 110
M16180 16 180 30 60 18 100 60 80 80 110
M16220 16 220 30 60 18 100 100 80 120 110

3.0 WBEB PERFORMANCE DATA

In concrete 30N/mm2
Standard embedment depth Reduced embedment depth

Safe working load Failure load Safe working load Failure load Normal edge distance Normal spacing
(kN) (kN) (kN) (kN) (mm) (mm)

Size Tension Shear Tension Shear Tension Shear Tension Shear Tension Shear Tension & Shear

M10 5.8 6.6 19.5 22.8 3.1 4.5 14.0 20.1 100 100 120
M12 9.0 10.5 30.5 32.2 5.2 6.5 19.6 29.2 120 120 150
M16 14.2 16.3 47.6 61.4 7.1 12.8 30.0 57.8 160 160 180

4.0 WBEB BOLT SPACING

(CONCRETE) 5.0 WBEB EDGE DISTANCE
(CONCRETE)

Spacing Tensile & Shear reduction factors Spacing Tensile: Edge Shear: Edge
mm M10 M12 M16 mm reduction factors reduction factors

60 0.65 M10 M12 M16 M10 M12 M16

80 0.77 0.65 60 0.65 0.60

100 0.88 0.77 0.65 80 0.83 0.65 0.80 0.67

120 1.0 0.88 0.77 100 1.0 0.83 0.65 1.0 0.84 0.62

150 1.0 0.88 120 1.0 0.77 1.0 0.74

180 1.0 140 0.88 0.87

160 1.0 1.0
Applied tensile load Applied shear load
+ 1.2
Safe static tensile load Safe static shear load

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6.0 WBXS/WBSS HEXAGON HEAD SETSCREWS

Nominal Pitch Tensile mm 2 Class Tightening Yield Safe working Min dist.
size (mm) stress area torque load load between
(mm) (Nm) kN (kN) centres
Tension Shear

M8 1.25 36.60 70 17.00 16.40 10.90 7.52 20

M10 1.50 58.00 70 33.00 26.10 17.40 12.00 25
M12 1.75 84.30 70 57.00 37.90 25.30 17.45 30
M16 2.00 157.00 70 140.00 70.60 47.00 32.43 40

7.0 WBSS THREAD DATA

DIMENSIONS IN MM

Major dia. Core dia. Pitch Effective dia. Tapping drill Clearance drill

8.00 6.4664 1.25 7.188 6.80 8.20

10.00 8.1596 1.50 9.026 8.50 10.20
12.00 9.8530 1.75 10.863 10.20 12.20
16.00 13.5462 2.00 14.701 14.00 16.25

8.0 PERFORMANCE DATA

WBRB RESIN ANCHOR BOLT USING WBRC INJECTION RESIN

In concrete 30N/mm2 Brickwork Blockwork Blockwork Blockwork Recommended

20.5 N/mm2 7 N/mm2 3.5 N/mm2 2.8 N/mm2 torque (Nm)

Safe working load Failure load (kN) Normal edge Normal Safe working load Concrete Brickwork
(kN) distance (mm) spacing (kN) tension & shear 30 N/mm2 20.5
(mm) N/mm2
tension
& shear

Size Tension Shear Tension Shear Tension Shear

M10 4.2 4.6 20.8 13.9 70 90 90 2.9 1.3 0.9 0.7 9 6

M12 6.6 6.7 33.0 20.2 80 110 110 4.0 2.0 1.1 0.9 17 11
M16 11.2 12.6 56.0 37.7 90 130 130 5.0 3.0 Sizes above M12 are 36 24
not recommended

9.0 CURING
TIME

Temp (0c) Gel time Cure time

1.0 1.2
30 4 mins 30 mins
25 7 mins 60 mins
15 15 mins 120 mins 1.0 WBRB Resin Anchor Bolt

5 30 mins 180 mins 1.1 Wincro Mesh Sleeve

1.2 WBRC Injection Resin and Resin Gun

1.1

10.0 WBGB GRIP BOLT

Bolt Steel grade Hole dia. Fixing thickness (mm) Safe working load (kN)
Size mm
min max Tensile Shear

M12 x 60 8.8 12 7 41 9.8 9.8

Wincro WBGB Grip bolts should not be re-used on safety critical locations, unless a guarantee of their previous
loading can be obtained.

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CHANNEL AND BOLT FIXINGS SECTION
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