Straight beech post 107 cm

Name: Straight beech post 107 cm
Brand: Levigne
SKU: P105H
Price: 50.62 EUR
Availability: InStock

Straight glulam beech post H 107cm - 70x70mm section, raw planed untreated. Sold individually, without hardware. Compatible with WoodUp beech balustrade kits (spindles, handrail 50x50mm, bottom rail 50x35mm). Height 107cm: gives a finished height of 1m after fitting the handrail in the top groove. Very fine grain, suitable for painted finish. Floor fixing plates and fixings to be ordered separately. Indoor use only.

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Straight Glulam Beech Post H 107cm - 70x70mm Section for Indoor Balustrade

This straight post in glulam beech measures 107 cm in height with a square section of 70x70 mm. It is designed to complete or form the uprights of the WoodUp beech balustrade range (kits Beech balustrade kit 2m + 2 posts, Beech balustrade kit 1m + 1 post, Beech balustrade kit 1m + 2 posts, Beech balustrade kit 2m + 1 post). Supplied raw, not pre-drilled and without hardware, it offers complete freedom in the choice of placement and fixing method.

The 107 cm height corresponds to the standard post height in WoodUp beech balustrade kits: once the rails and handrail are in place, the finished height of the balustrade reaches 1 metre, compliant with standard NF P01-012 for interior landing balustrades. Glulam beech offers better dimensional stability than solid beech - its cross-laminated construction limits shrinkage and warping in indoor conditions.

Main characteristics

Characteristic	Value
Species	Glulam beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Height	1,070 mm
Section	70x70 mm
Pre-drilling	No - installer's choice
Hardware	Not included
Finish	Raw untreated
Finished balustrade height	1,000 mm (with rails and handrail)
Recommended spacing	1.5 m maximum between posts
Use	Indoor use only
Sold	Individually

Key points

✓ Standard 70x70mm section - directly compatible with all WoodUp beech balustrade kits
✓ Height 107cm - gives a finished height of 1m once the rails are in place
✓ Not pre-drilled - complete freedom in placement and orientation of drillings
✓ Glulam beech - superior stability compared to solid wood, homogeneous fine grain
✓ Sold individually - for extending or replacing a post in an existing kit
✓ Indoor use only - do not expose to outdoor moisture

Installation tips

Placement: Mark the post axis on the floor and check alignment with adjacent posts. Keep a maximum spacing of 1.5 m between posts to maintain the regulatory rigidity of the balustrade. The non-pre-drilled post allows you to freely choose the height and position of assembly drillings - always drill perpendicular to the face for a clean assembly.

Floor fixing: Fix the post using a bracket or floor plate suited to your substrate (not included). On concrete: cast-in or expansion anchor plate. On wooden floor: screw-fixed plate. Check the vertical alignment carefully with a spirit level - a post out of plumb will compromise the alignment of the entire balustrade.

Drilling: Use a Ø8 mm helical wood drill bit for assembly drillings. Mark positions with a scriber, pre-drill first at Ø4 mm to avoid splitting the beech, then finish to the final diameter. Glulam beech is dense - careful drilling prevents splitting at the base of the section.

Maintenance and protection

Apply a finish before use: varnish (2-3 coats) for a durable result, oil-wax for a natural look. Raw glulam beech stains quickly from hand contact and reacts to ambient humidity variations. Once finished, clean with soapy water. Never expose outdoors - glulam delaminates under prolonged moisture.

WoodUp Tip

What to know before buying: glulam beech is more stable than solid beech, but remains sensitive to humidity variations in unheated interiors. Apply the finish (oil, varnish or lacquer) before installation, paying particular attention to cut ends which absorb more. This post measures 107cm — a height designed for landing balustrades with a 1m finished height, taking into account the height of the floor plate. Check this dimension against your configuration before ordering. Floor fixing plates must be sourced separately according to your substrate type.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the post measure 107cm when the balustrade is 1m high?

The 107 cm height corresponds to the total length of the post. Once the bottom rail is fitted at floor level (resting on the fixing plates) and the handrail is fixed at the top, the usable height of the balustrade between the floor and the top of the handrail is 1 metre. This design is standard across the WoodUp beech range - the extra 7 cm account for assembly tolerances and plate thickness.

Is this beech post compatible with the Beech balustrade kit 2m + 2 posts?

Yes. The Beech balustrade kit 2m + 2 posts (2m + 2 posts) uses 70x70mm H 107cm section posts - exactly this post. It can be used to replace a damaged post, add an intermediate post on a long span, or build a balustrade entirely from individual components. The section and height are identical across all WoodUp beech kits (Beech balustrade kit 2m + 2 posts, Beech balustrade kit 1m + 1 post, Beech balustrade kit 1m + 2 posts, Beech balustrade kit 2m + 1 post).

How do I fix this post to a wooden floor?

On a wooden floor, use a screw-fixed anchor plate compatible with the 70x70mm section. Fix the plate with Ø5mm wood screws at least 60mm long into the load-bearing structure (joist or batten). If screwing into plywood or OSB alone, reinforce with a wider plate or anchor into the underlying structure. The post is then fixed into the plate by bolting or lateral screwing.

Can this glulam beech post be painted?

Yes. Glulam beech takes paint very well after light sanding with 150-grit paper. Apply a bonding primer, then two coats of satin acrylic paint or polyurethane lacquer. For a dense, even white finish, the fine-grained beech gives excellent results. Paint is one of the most requested finishes for this timber species in contemporary interior settings.

Is this beech post suitable for an outdoor balustrade?

No, beech is a timber species exclusively suited to indoor use. Its high shrinkage coefficient and sensitivity to moisture make it unsuitable for permanent outdoor exposure. For an outdoor balustrade post, consider douglas fir (natural class 3, suitable for sheltered outdoor use) or the WoodUp anodised aluminium range, designed for both indoor and outdoor use.