Order carcassing timber for delivery in Bishop's Stortford

Our carcassing timber range for Bishop's Stortford jobs

• Fencing and sleeper timberTreated posts, rails and sleepers on request.
• C16 graded carcassingThe everyday structural grade for joists, rafters and studs.
• C24 graded carcassingStronger grade for longer spans or smaller sections.
• Treated timberPressure treated for protection against rot and insect attack.
• Longer lengthsLengths beyond the common range to order.

Sizing your order

A floor 5.4 m wide with joists spanning 3.3 m at 400 mm centres needs 15 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.

Picking the right product

Cut ends

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

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.

Before your Bishop's Stortford delivery arrives

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

• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.

Common questions from Bishop's Stortford

Can you cut timber to length?

Ask when you request a price; we will tell you what cutting is possible for your order.

Is your carcassing timber treated?

We supply treated carcassing as standard for structural work. Tell us if the timber is for external or ground-contact use so we supply the right treatment level.

Do you deliver carcassing timber to trades and homeowners in Bishop's Stortford?

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

Can you deliver carcassing timber to a site with restricted access in Bishop's Stortford?

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.