Windposts

Birtley Wind posts are designed and manufactured in accordance with relevant industry standards:

• BS EN 1090-1 and EN 1090-2 govern the execution of steel structures, ensuring conformity assessment and adherence to geometrical tolerances in fabrication and installation.
• BS EN 10088-1: 2005 relates to material specifications such as 1.4301 Austenitic Stainless Steel.
• BS EN 845-1 specifies requirements for ancillary components in masonry, which relates to cavity wall ties used with windposts.
• EN 1993 (Eurocode 3) provides design rules for steel structures.

Key parts include:

• EN 1993-1-1: General rules for buildings.
• EN 1993-1-3: Rules for cold-formed steel members and sheeting.
• EN 1993-1-8: Design of joints.

Birtley Wind posts are engineered with key performance considerations:

• Lateral Restraint: Providing effective resistance against wind loads to ensure the stability of masonry panels.
• Material Quality: Fabricated from high-quality materials such as 1.4301 Austenitic Stainless Steel to ensure strength and longevity.
• Connection Strength: Designed with robust base and top cleat connections to effectively transfer loads to the supporting structure.
• Adjustability: Incorporating features such as slotted head cleats to accommodate dimensional variations and facilitate ease of installation.
• Corrosion Protection: Utilizing appropriate coatings and materials to resist corrosion and ensure long-term durability.
• Range of Profiles: These are available in I, L, U and H profiles, Hollow sections and bespoke fabrications.