WHAT IS A Wi COLUMN?
Wi Columns provide lateral structural support for infill blockwork walls. They are a safer, stronger alternative to traditional windposts such as Ancon WP2, or WP3.
Using simple internal reinforcement within uniquely designed hollow blocks, Wi Columns maximise masonry wall strength without thickening the wall or adversely impacting on its appearance.
Wi Column blocks come in the standard UK format sizes of 100mm, 140mm, 190mm and 215mm wide x 215mm high and 440mm long.
KEY BENEFITS
- Effective replacement for traditional windposts
- Significantly improved site safety
- Improved architectural and aesthetic appearance of walls
- 4 hours fire rated – no need for fire boarding
- All standardised components
- Up to 46% carbon reduction
- Flexibility to make last minute changes
- Standard block thicknesses, no projections.
Wi COLUMN RANGE
High Performance
Wi Columns can replace traditional windposts, box-sections or even reinforced concrete columns acting as windposts.
HIGH PERFORMANCE Wi COLUMNS
(CAT 1 BLOCKS, C40 Wi MORTAR)
Moments of resistance for simply supported Wi columns
Wi Columns can extend to heights of 7m – greater heights can be achieved subject to detailed design checks.
Our Wi Columns are a stronger alternative to any traditional wind post section on the market, which means there can be a reduction in the number of supports required.
HOW ARE THEY INSTALLED?
Construction of a Wi Column is very straight forward and can be easily achieved by a competent bricklayer.
Click on the adjacent video to see how simple this is.
We also provide full installation training for operatives and supervisors, free of charge – please contact us to arrange, just call 0208 903 4527
DESIGN
The number of Wi Columns required depends on the location of the wall, its height, length, width and any exposure to wind, or internal pressure.
A windpost/Wi Column would normally be designed by a structural engineer. To relieve designers of tedious repetitive calculations we have developed a free design program intended to function as a design aid to accelerate the assessment of Wi Columns subject to lateral loading. Architects and engineers please click here for more information relating to design and detailing.
WINDPOSTS OR Wi COLUMNS?
Wi Columns are an elegantly simple, quick and intuitive alternative to traditional windposts. They improve aesthetics, air permeability, acoustics and thermal performance, providing maximum versatility during design/construction. High-risk handling operations are completely eliminated, so is the need for expensive secondary fire boarding or paint treatments. Our Wi Columns are 4-hour fire rated.
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PRICE AND DELIVERY
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The Wi System is currently available to all mainland parts of England, Wales and Scotland.
Our standard delivery is usually 48 hours.
For prices and delivery charges please contact us.
Wembley Innovation are the sole suppliers of the Wi System, please contact us to make an order.
