Treated Carcassing Timber delivered to Chelmsford

What carcassing timber can we deliver to Chelmsford?

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

Before your Chelmsford delivery arrives

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

• With roughly 7h 47m of daylight in Chelmsford around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

Picking the right product

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.

Quantities: a worked example

A floor 4.2 m wide with joists spanning 4.2 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.

Your questions answered

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

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

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Chelmsford?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

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.

Why is my treated timber green or brown?

The colour comes from the preservative. It fades over time and does not tell you how well the timber is protected; the use class does.