{"title":"Intermediate Posts","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ssp003-m6","title":"Round Intermediate Post for Horizonal Balustrade - Mirror","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere would you normally use a stainless steel post that is pre-drilled with 11 holes on opposite sides?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs an intermediate post to structurally support a horizontal wire cable balustrade on a deck or balcony.\u003cbr\u003eOn a wire balustrade, you need to have a support post approximately every 1.5 metres (when using a 3.2mm wire cable).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich saddles go with this post ?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/ssp016-m6\"\u003eCurved Saddle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/ssp017-s6\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/ssp017-m6\"\u003eFlat Saddle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/ssp017-s6\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are some posts 1.6mm and others are 3.0mm ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis refers to the wall thickness of the post.\u003cbr\u003eIn most cases the 1.6mm wall thickness will be enough for use on intermediate posts where the wire cable passes through.\u003cbr\u003eThe heavier 3.0mm wall thickness is best for end and corner posts, due to the extra strain placed on these posts when tensioning the wire cable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made out of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e316 Stainless Steel in a Mirror Polish Finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should you fasten it to the ground\/deck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to the large number of surfaces that the post could be fixed to, we do not supply any fasteners.\u003cbr\u003eWe suggest that you speak to a local hardware store for more info.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ ***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese posts are specially made when an order is placed. Unless the post is defective in some way, NO REFUNDS will be given if you have ordered the wrong post or you decide to change your mind and want to return it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hammersmithau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503193092418,"sku":"SSP003-M6","price":123.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/1938\/8482\/files\/E5200IMP-FULL.png?v=1700444130"},{"product_id":"ssp003-s6","title":"Round Intermediate Post for Horizontal Balustrade - Satin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere would you normally use a stainless steel post that is pre-drilled with 11 holes on opposite sides?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs an intermediate post to structurally support a horizontal wire cable balustrade on a deck or balcony.\u003cbr\u003eOn a wire balustrade, you need to have a support post approximately every 1.5 metres (when using a 3.2mm wire cable).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich saddles go with this post ?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/ssp016-s6\"\u003eCurved Saddle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/ssp017-s6\"\u003eFlat Saddle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are some posts 1.6mm and others are 3.0mm ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis refers to the wall thickness of the post.\u003cbr\u003eIn most cases the 1.6mm wall thickness will be enough for use on intermediate posts where the wire cable passes through.\u003cbr\u003eThe heavier 3.0mm wall thickness is best for end and corner posts, due to the extra strain placed on these posts when tensioning the wire cable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made out of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e316 Stainless Steel in a Brushed Satin Finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should you fasten it to the ground\/deck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to the large number of surfaces that the post could be fixed to, we do not supply any fasteners.\u003cbr\u003eWe suggest that you speak to a local hardware store for more info.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ ***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese posts are specially made when an order is placed. Unless the post is defective in some way, NO REFUNDS will be given if you have ordered the wrong post or you decide to change your mind and want to return it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hammersmithau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503193256258,"sku":"SSP003-S6","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/1938\/8482\/files\/SSP014-15_End_Post_pop1.jpg?v=1771301232"},{"product_id":"ssp091xmb","title":"Flat Intermediate Post - 960mm x 11 Drill Holes - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eA black aluminium flat bar intermediate post, designed for use with stainless steel wire balustrade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure your wire balustrading is compliant by including an intermediate post every 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hammersmithau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503197647170,"sku":"SSP091XMB","price":77.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/1938\/8482\/files\/SSP091-mb.png?v=1712617814"},{"product_id":"ssp092-m6","title":"Flat Intermediate Post with 11 Holes - Mirror","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere would you normally use an intermediate stainless steel post?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo structurally support a wire cable balustrade on a deck or balcony.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn a wire balustrade, you need to have a support post approximately every 1.5 metres (when using a 3.2mm wire cable).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe minimalist look of the intermediate post allows you to space your major posts every 3 metres, with the intermediate post going in between.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe T plate at the top and bottom of the post is not able to be put on an angle, which means that this post can ONLY be used for flat (horizontal) balustrade.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What handrail can be used with this post?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe balustrade must be 1m in height (measured from the deck to the top of the handrail). 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There are 11 pre-drilled holes, spaced 80mm apart to conform to wire balustrade regulations (once trimmed back to 960mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1421\" data-start=\"1352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1379\" data-start=\"1352\"\u003eWhat is it made out of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1382\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003e316 Stainless Steel in a Mirror Finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1767\" data-start=\"1548\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1596\" data-start=\"1548\"\u003eHow should you fasten it to the ground\/deck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1599\" data-start=\"1596\"\u003eDue to the wide range of potential surfaces, we do not supply fasteners.\u003cbr data-end=\"1674\" data-start=\"1671\"\u003eWe recommend speaking to your local hardware store or builder for advice on suitable fixings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hammersmithau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46227059605826,"sku":"SSP093-M6","price":47.3,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/1938\/8482\/files\/withholes.png?v=1693869479"},{"product_id":"ssp103-m6","title":"Square Intermediate Post with Open Top - Mirror","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere would you normally use a 50x50mm square intermediate post with 11 Holes on either side?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs an intermediate post to structurally support a horizontal wire cable balustrade on a deck or balcony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn a wire balustrade, you need to have a support post approximately every 1.5 metres (when using 3.2mm wire cable).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhich fixings go with this post?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAny of the square rail supports in a mirror finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is it made out of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e316 Stainless Steel in a mirror\/polished Finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should you fasten it to the ground\/deck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDue to the large number of surfaces that the post could be fixed to, we do not supply any fasteners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe suggest that you speak to a local hardware store for more info.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*** IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ ***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese posts are specially made when an order is placed. Unless the post is defective in some way, NO REFUNDS will be given if you have ordered the wrong post or you decide to change your mind and want to return it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hammersmithau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46227059900738,"sku":"SSP103-M6","price":209.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/1938\/8482\/files\/SSP103-M6.jpg?v=1693195642"},{"product_id":"ssp103-s6","title":"Square Intermediate Post with Open Top - Satin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere would you normally use a 50x50mm square intermediate post with 11 Holes on either side?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs an intermediate post to structurally support a horizontal wire cable balustrade on a deck or balcony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn a wire balustrade, you need to have a support post approximately every 1.5 metres (when using 3.2mm wire cable).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhich fixings go with this post?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAny of the square rail supports in a sating finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is it made out of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e316 Stainless Steel in a Brushed Satin Finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should you fasten it to the ground\/deck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDue to the large number of surfaces that the post could be fixed to, we do not supply any fasteners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe suggest that you speak to a local hardware store for more info.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ ***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese posts are specially made when an order is placed. Unless the post is defective in some way, NO REFUNDS will be given if you have ordered the wrong post or you decide to change your mind and want to return it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hammersmithau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46227059933506,"sku":"SSP103-S6","price":191.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/1938\/8482\/files\/SSP103-S6.jpg?v=1693195590"},{"product_id":"ssp124-s6","title":"Square Intermediate Post for Horizontal Balustrade - Satin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 50x50mm square stainless steel intermediate post in a satin finish with a 1.5mm wall thickness. \u003cspan\u003eIdeal for use with horizontal wire balustrade on a balcony or deck.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are 2 rows of 11 holes on opposite sides of this post for the wire to run through, spaced at 80mm apart, which is perfect for wire balustrade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese posts comply to Australian balustrade standards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ ***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese posts are specially made when an order is placed. Unless the post is defective in some way, NO REFUNDS will be given if you have ordered the wrong post or you decide to change your mind and want to return it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hammersmithau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52006406226242,"sku":"SSP124-S6","price":143.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/1938\/8482\/files\/oneside_bf5b0c46-ad0c-403a-b85d-882bb00fcd2d.png?v=1771280900"}],"url":"https:\/\/hammersmith.com.au\/en-nz\/collections\/intermediate-posts.oembed","provider":"Hammersmith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}