Treated Carcassing Timber for Barnstaple, delivered to site

Which carcassing timber can you order in Barnstaple?

• Treated timberPressure treated for protection against rot and insect attack.
• Longer lengthsLengths beyond the common range to order.
• C16 graded carcassingThe everyday structural grade for joists, rafters and studs.
• Wall plate and nogginsSmaller sections for plates, noggins and bracing.

Estimating your carcassing timber

A floor 4.2 m wide with joists spanning 3 m at 400 mm centres needs 12 joists, plus trimmers and noggins. The section and grade, such as 47 × 200 mm C24, come from span tables or your engineer; send us the timber schedule and we will price it.

Treated Carcassing Timber: choosing well

Cut ends

Treat any cut ends with a suitable end-grain preservative, especially on external work.

C16 or C24?

C24 is stronger and stiffer, so it can span further or use a smaller section. Span tables and your structural drawings decide which grade and size you need.

In England, building work is checked against the Approved Documents, for example Part A for structure and Part L for energy efficiency, through your council's building control team or a registered building control approver.

Planning the drop in Barnstaple

Timber is delivered in packs or bundles on a flatbed; long lengths need clear access along the drop point. Barnstaple is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

Questions about carcassing timber delivery in Barnstaple

What lengths are available?

Common lengths run from 2.4 m to 4.8 m in 300 mm steps, with longer lengths to order.

Can I add other materials to my Barnstaple delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from carcassing timber to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

What does C16 and C24 mean?

They are strength classes under BS EN 338. C24 timber is stronger and stiffer than C16, which lets it span further for the same size.

Can you deliver carcassing timber to a site with restricted access in Barnstaple?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.