Wi Column & Wi Beam System

Guidance for:
Holes & Fixings
Wi Column & Wi Beam construction

Remember:

The Wi Columns and Wi

Troughs have 2no. 16
rebars and concrete infill
in them.

The Wi Troughs and Wi

Beams also have Transfer
Rods extending in the
course above

Wi Column & Wi Trough / Wi Beam

Wi Column & Wi Beam – guidance for holes & fixings

225 225

NO DRILLING
Holes and drilling
CHASING OR
can be allowed
with caution, as CORING
course will
contain Transfer ZONES
Rods
Look out for (Apart from nominal fixings
these warning up to M12 or through-holes
stickers on Wi up to 12mm diameter)
Columns and Wi
Troughs / Wi 450mm 450mm
Beams Wi Column & Wi Trough / Wi Beam
Wi Trough construction

Remember:

The Wi Trough has 2no. 16

rebars, Transfer Rods and
concrete infill in them

Wi Column & Wi Trough / Wi Beam

Wi Trough construction - guidance for holes & fixings

225
225
NO DRILLING
450mm 450mm CHASING OR
Holes and drilling
can be allowed
CORING
with caution, as
course will ZONES
contain Transfer
Rods (Apart from nominal fixings
Look out for up to M12 or through-holes
these warning up to 12mm diameter)
stickers on Wi
Columns and Wi
Troughs
Wi Trough
Guidance for builderswork holes

Retro-cut holes through

blockwork walls should be no
wider than 250mm diameter
if cored, or 250mm width if
cut.

Any larger holes will need to

be supported by lintels.

Service holes through blockwork – supported by Wi Trough Lintels

Wi System - Fixings guidance
Max M12 fixings
80mm deep max –
note position of
rebars for 140mm
Wi Columns to avoid
Max M12 fixings hitting rebar for
80mm deep max – fixings through the
note position of block face
rebars for 140mm Sectional Plan of Wi Column
Wi Columns to avoid
hitting rebar for
fixings through the
block face

120 200 120

Suitable fixings:

• Plugs and screws Sectional Elevation of

Wi Trough
• Resin anchors – up to M12, 80mm long max
• Expander bolts – up to M12, 80mm long max
• Fixings should be proof-tested prior to installation where structural

Refer to Wembley Innovation for recommended fixings from Hilti & fischer test reports
Wi Column & Wi Beam System

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