Windposts
LP Windpost
Inner leaf windpost support for a range of loading conditions.
- The LP Windpost is designed to be built into the inner skin of the cavity wall and will normally span between floor structures.
- The LP Wind post is designed to suit a range of loading conditions.
LP Windpost Dimensions & Performance
| Code | Size (mm) axbxt | 2500mm | 3000mm | 3500mm | 4000mm | 4500mm | 5000mm | 5500mm | 6000mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LP1 | 125x70x4 | 9.0 | 6.2 | 4.6 | 3.5 | - | - | - | - |
| LP2 | 125x70x5 | 11.0 | 7.7 | 5.7 | 4.3 | 3.4 | - | - | - |
| LP3 | 125x70x6 | 13.1 | 9.1 | 6.7 | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.3 | - | - |
| LP4 | 150x70x4 | 12.5 | 10.2 | 7.5 | 5.7 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 3.0 | - |
| LP5 | 150x70x5 | 15.5 | 12.6 | 9.3 | 7.1 | 5.6 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| LP6 | 150x70x6 | 18.5 | 15.0 | 11.0 | 8.4 | 6.7 | 5.4 | 4.5 | 3.7 |
| LP7 | 170x70x4 | 15.8 | 13.1 | 10.5 | 8.1 | 6.4 | 5.2 | 4.3 | 3.6 |
| LP8 | 170x70x5 | 19.0 | 16.3 | 13.0 | 10.0 | 7.9 | 6.4 | 5.3 | 4.4 |
| LP9 | 170x70x6 | 19.0 | 19.0 | 15.5 | 11.8 | 9.4 | 7.6 | 6.3 | 5.3 |
| LP10 | 200x70x4 | 19.0 | 17.8 | 16.3 | 12.5 | 9.9 | 8.0 | 6.6 | 5.6 |
| LP11 | 200x70x5 | 19.0 | 19.0 | 18.9 | 15.5 | 12.2 | 9.9 | 8.2 | 6.9 |
| LP12 | 200x70x6 | 19.0 | 19.0 | 19.0 | 18.4 | 14.5 | 11.8 | 9.7 | 8.2 |
Maximum unfactored wind load for height of windpost UDL (kN)
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