Treated Carcassing Timber delivered across Bedfordshire

Treated Carcassing Timber available for Bedfordshire delivery

• Treated timberPressure treated for protection against rot and insect attack.
• C16 graded carcassingThe everyday structural grade for joists, rafters and studs.
• Longer lengthsLengths beyond the common range to order.
• C24 graded carcassingStronger grade for longer spans or smaller sections.
• Wall plate and nogginsSmaller sections for plates, noggins and bracing.

Treated Carcassing Timber delivered in Bedfordshire towns

• Treated Carcassing Timber in Luton
• Treated Carcassing Timber in Bedford
• Treated Carcassing Timber in Dunstable
• Treated Carcassing Timber in Leighton Buzzard
• Treated Carcassing Timber in Ampthill

Estimating your carcassing timber

A floor 6 m wide with joists spanning 3 m at 400 mm centres needs 16 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.

How delivery works in Bedfordshire

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

• On busy streets in Bedfordshire, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

Treated Carcassing Timber: choosing well

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.

Which treatment?

Treatment is specified by use class. Timber inside a building is usually use class 1 or 2; external timber out of ground contact is use class 3; timber in ground contact needs use class 4.

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.

Your questions answered

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.

Do you deliver carcassing timber to trades and homeowners in Bedfordshire?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

How soon can carcassing timber be delivered in Bedfordshire?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.

What sizes of joist do I need?

That depends on the span, spacing, loading and grade. Use span tables or your engineer's design; building control will check.