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Timber & Sheets

Order carcassing timber for delivery in Bristol

Carcassing timber is strength-graded, sawn softwood used for the structural frame of a building, such as floor joists, rafters, ceiling joists and stud walls.

Building in Bristol? Send us your list and we will come back with a delivered price for the carcassing timber and anything else on it.

Stacks of pressure-treated structural carcassing timber in a covered rack

Delivery facts for Bristol

Postcode districts
BS1, BS2, BS3, BS6
Daylight
About 7h 50m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Banded packs, long-length access
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Nearby (straight line)
Kingswood (4 mi), Mangotsfield (5 mi), Nailsea (7 mi)
Delivering to
Bristol

Our carcassing timber range for Bristol jobs

  • Fencing and sleeper timberTreated posts, rails and sleepers on request.
  • Wall plate and nogginsSmaller sections for plates, noggins and bracing.
  • Treated timberPressure treated for protection against rot and insect attack.
  • C24 graded carcassingStronger grade for longer spans or smaller sections.
  • Longer lengthsLengths beyond the common range to order.

Choosing carcassing timber

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.

Before your Bristol delivery arrives

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

  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
  • Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around BS1 are priced to the exact address.

Working out quantities for your Bristol job

A floor 3 m wide with joists spanning 3.3 m at 400 mm centres needs 9 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 in Bristol: questions

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Send your list, get a delivered price

Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.

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