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Class A Rail Substructure for Non-combustible Paving Systems

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Single beam rail/ joist

Wallbarn Ltd Variant:

Class A fire-rated terrace substructure for exterior paving systems. Seamless integration between adjustable height pedestal, rail bearer and specially designed lugged headpiece.

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Application

 Designed for Class A balconies and terraces.

Description

A fire-rated terrace substructure for exterior paving systems.

Seamless connection between adjustable pedestal, aluminium rail and paving headpiece to ensure heavy duty substructure and weight tolerance.

Minimum build-up 47 mm (excluding paving slab / porcelain tile).


Features and benefits:

  • Heavy duty steel adjustable pedestals with exterior grade coating capable of loads exceeding 2 tonnes each.
  • Rails are Class A1 rated (EN 13501-1:2018) and fully compliant with BS 8579.
  • Specially profiled bearer rails/ joists click onto Metalpad and MetalPad EX pedestals.
  • I Plus single rail and double box aluminium rails click onto pedestals securely without need to screw fixings.
  • Fully integrated substructure system for seamless connection.
  • Greater spans between pedestals possible.
  • Joists “tie together” pedestals, giving more lateral strength to frame.
  • Fast and simple to install.
  • All fixings and connectors provided.
  • Wide range of designs and sizes available; height and shape variations easily created.
  • Weight bearing and extremely stable.
  • No rotting, warping or rusting.
  • Environmentally friendly, manufactured from recycled aluminium and fully recyclable.

General information

Material

Aluminium

Steel

Shape

Rectangle

Square

Other

Width

40 mm

60 mm

Height

20 mm

25 mm

50 mm

75 mm

15 mm

Uniclass

Ss_30_14_90_34 Flag and slab pedestal-supported paving systemsPrimary

CAWS

J41/90 Precast concrete paving slabs

J31/80 Precast concrete paving slabs

J42/467 Support system for precast concrete paving slabs

J41/467 Support system for precast concrete paving slabs

J31/377 Support system for paving slabs or tiles

J21/467 Support system for precast concrete paving slabs

J21/85 Precast concrete paving slabs

Product range

Fire Rated
Substructure & Support

Specification data - Flag and slab pedestal-supported paving systems

System performance

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements.

Preparation products

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements or specify separately.

Pedestals

MetalPad EX pedestals.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Height range: 26–675 mm.
  • Mild steel pedestals with Zintec 200 exterior protective coating for long-term exterior applications.
  • Standard base plate: 100 mm diameter (sufficient for applications onto hard sub-surfaces such as concrete).
  • Fire classification: To BS EN 13501-1, Class A1.
  • Consult manufacturer's literature for details.

MetalPad EX pedestals with spreader plate.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Height range: 26–675 mm.
  • Mild steel pedestals with Zintec 200 exterior protective coating for long-term exterior applications.
  • Standard base plate: 100 mm diameter (sufficient for applications onto hard sub-surfaces such as concrete).
  • Additional 175 mm diameter spreader plate, suitable for applications where pedestals are mounted directly onto softer surfaces, such as insulation or waterproof membranes.
  • Fire classification: To BS EN 13501-1, Class A1.
  • Consult manufacturer's literature for details.

Paving units

-

Manufacturer guidance

Paving slab/ tile loose fitted onto headpiece. Insert requirements or specify separately.

Applied surface features

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements or omit.

Samples required

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements or omit.

Sub frame

Aluminium Box & I-beam Rails, 50 mm I-Beam.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Weight: 1.61 kg/m.
  • Dimensions (H x W x L): 50 x 60 x 3600 mm.

Aluminium Box & I-beam Rails, 75mm I-Beam.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Weight: 1.92 kg/m.
  • Dimensions (H x W x L): 75 x 60 x 3600 mm.

Aluminium Box & I-beam Rails, 100 mm I-Beam.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Weight: 2.19 kg/m.
  • Dimensions (H x W x L): 100 x 60 x 3600 mm.

Manufacturer guidance

Material: Aluminium 6063 T6.

Fire classification: To BS EN 13501-1, Class A1.

Fixings

I-Plus Beam Straight & Right Angle Bracket – Screw Fixing.

I-Plus Beam - M8 Straight & Right Angle Bracket with Wingnut.

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer's literature for details.

Fire classification (EN 13501-1)

Classified A1 in accordance with EN 13501-1:2018.

Guidance for specification option:

Physically tested in accordance with procedure specified in BS EN 13823:2020.

Adjustment

26–35 mm.

30–40 mm.

40–50 mm.

50–70 mm.

60–90 mm.

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Manufacturer guidance

MetalPad EX adjustable pedestal.

Headpiece

Top headpiece.

Guidance for specification option:

Connects to top of the rail to position paving slabs/ tiles.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Recyclability

100%

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Literature

Datasheet - Class A Top Head for Rail System

Datasheet - Class A Top Head for Rail System

Datasheet - Metal edging Plate

Datasheet - Metal edging Plate

Datasheet - MetalPad for Decking 25-53mm

Datasheet - MetalPad for Decking 25-53mm

Datasheet - MetalPad for Paving 25-53mm

Datasheet - MetalPad for Paving 25-53mm

Datasheet - MetalPad for Paving 53-300mm

Datasheet - MetalPad for Paving 53-300mm

Operations & Maintenance manual - Aluminium Rails

Operations & Maintenance manual - Aluminium Rails

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