- Made in North Devon since 1973
- BSI Kitemark ready-mixed concrete
- Manufactured to BS EN 14992
- UK-wide & European delivery
Civils · construction · structural
Concrete Padstones for Steel Beams.
Cast to the engineer's schedule. Stamped before despatch.
A concrete padstone spreads point loads from steel beams to masonry or precast walls. WCCP cast padstones to engineer's schedule in C40/50 — bearing area, stamped drawings and dimensional tolerance to BS EN 1992.
Precast concrete padstones cast to engineer's drawing at 50 N/mm² @ 28 days compressive strength, sized to BS EN 1996 and produced under BS EN 13369. Standard range from 200 × 200 × 100mm (8in × 8in × 4in) up to 600 × 600 × 300mm (2ft × 2ft × 1ft) bearing blocks, for steel beam bearings, lintel ends and structural point loads. L-shape and bespoke sizes cast to engineer's schedule. Lead time 1-3 weeks (stock often available).
- · 200×200 to 600×600mm (8in–2ft)
- · BS EN 1996 sized
- · 20–50 N/mm²
- · Stock available
- · Reinforced from 300×300
- · 1-week despatch
From the yard, off the lorry
Standard, L-shape and bespoke padstones.
Catalogue sizes ship within a week, cast in C40/50 to a 50 N/mm² strength. L-shapes and bespoke shapes follow on a 2–3 week lead.
Specification
Sizes, weights and strengths.
Catalogue padstones for typical bearing applications. Bespoke sizes — chamfered edges, cast-in dowels, bridge bearing pads — quoted on application.
| Size (L×W×H) | Weight | Strength | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 × 200 × 100mm (8in × 8in × 4in) | 9.6 kg (21 lb) | 50 N/mm² @ 28 days | Light timber and steel beam bearings |
| 300 × 200 × 100mm (1ft × 8in × 4in) | 14.4 kg (32 lb) | 50 N/mm² @ 28 days | Standard masonry beam bearings |
| 300 × 300 × 150mm (1ft × 1ft × 6in) | 32.4 kg (71 lb) | 50 N/mm² @ 28 days | Concrete-frame beam bearings |
| 450 × 300 × 150mm (1'6" × 1ft × 6in) | 48.6 kg (107 lb) | 50 N/mm² @ 28 days | Heavier steel beam bearings |
| 450 × 450 × 200mm (1'6" × 1'6" × 8in) | 97.2 kg (214 lb) | 50 N/mm² @ 28 days | Civils and industrial bearings |
| 600 × 600 × 300mm (2ft × 2ft × 1ft) | 259 kg (571 lb) | 50 N/mm² @ 28 days | Heavy industrial / portal frame bearings |
| L-shape padstone | On application | 50 N/mm² @ 28 days | Corner-of-wall bearings — cast to your dimensions |
| Bespoke (any size or shape) | On application | 50 N/mm² @ 28 days | Cast to your engineer's schedule |
Where they go
Common applications.
Wherever a steel or timber beam meets a masonry wall, the padstone spreads the load. Domestic, commercial and civils — same product, sized for the load.
- ·Steel beam bearings on masonry walls
- ·Timber lintel and ridge beam supports
- ·Concrete-frame beam-to-wall bearings
- ·Portal-frame column base bearings
- ·Domestic loft conversions and extensions
- ·Industrial and warehouse roof support
- ·Bridge deck bearing pads on civils schemes
Standards & references
Cast and sized to current standards.
- BS EN 1996
- Eurocode 6 — design of masonry structures, including padstone bearing area calculation.
- BS EN 13369
- Common rules for precast concrete — factory production control.
- BS 8500-1:2023
- Concrete spec — designated mixes for compressive strength class.
- BS EN 1992 (Eurocode 2)
- Concrete structural design — reinforcement detailing on the larger sizes.
- BS 4449
- Reinforcement steel — B500B fabric in the reinforced units.
Stock for fast despatch
Send the beam reaction — we will spec the padstone and ship it the same week.
Related products
Often ordered alongside.
Common questions
What people ask about padstones.
Five questions we answer most weeks. If yours is not here, ring the yard.
How do I size a padstone? +
Padstone sizing follows BS EN 1996 — characteristic compressive strength of the masonry wall divided into the beam reaction load gives the bearing area required. We hold a sizing table on the spec sheet for typical UB and UC beam reactions on Class B and Class M masonry. Send the beam reaction and we will spec it.
What concrete grade do you cast in? +
Every padstone — standard size or bespoke — is cast in concrete with a compressive strength of 50 N/mm² @ 28 days. Cast to BS EN 13369 with factory production control.
Are they reinforced? +
The 200×200mm (8in×8in) and 300×200mm (1ft×8in) are unreinforced — the load distribution is by mass alone. From 300×300mm (1ft×1ft) upwards we add a basket of B500B fabric to prevent splitting under concentrated loads.
Stock or made-to-order? +
Standard sizes are usually shipping within a week. Larger sizes and L-shape padstones are cast to order in 2 to 3 weeks. Bespoke sizes and shapes — say a 750×500mm (2'6"×1'8") for a portal frame — 3 to 4 weeks. Pad stones can be made in any size and shape that you require for your project.
Can I get them delivered with the rest of my order? +
Yes — we ship padstones on the same lorry as cubicles, panels or troughs going to the same site. Saves a delivery and gets everything to you on the right day. Mention it when you order.
How would you like it?
Supply-only or fitted — Padstones
Supply only
Per-unit / per-metre supply
Lead time: 1–3 weeks (stock often available)
- Padstone cast to BS EN 13369 / BS EN 1996
- 50 N/mm² @ 28 days compressive strength
- B500B fabric reinforcement on 300×300 and above
- Delivery on our HIAB or pallet courier
- On-site setting and bedding mortar
- Beam reaction calculation (we will check, free of charge)
Standard sizes ship from stock; larger sizes and bespoke shapes (including L-shape padstones) cast to order in 2–3 weeks. Ring the yard with your engineer’s schedule and we will quote and deliver.
BIM-ready packs
Padstones — engineer pack.
Direct downloads where available, with the rest sent direct from engineering on request. All packs versioned to BS EN 14992 / BS 5502-22 where applicable.
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AutoCAD .dwg
RequestPlan, section and elevation — 2D drawings.
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Revit .rfa
RequestParametric Revit family for BIM.
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IFC4 .ifc
RequestOpen BIM exchange format.
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PDF spec sheet .pdf
RequestSpecs, loadings, certification refs.
Need something else, or a stamped drawing? Email engineering@wccp.co.uk — typical reply within 24 working hours.
Ready to order?
Send the beam reaction and the wall type. We will spec, supply and ship.