Order carcassing timber for delivery in Cheltenham

Choosing from our carcassing timber range

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

Sizing your order

A floor 4.8 m wide with joists spanning 3 m at 400 mm centres needs 13 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.

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.

Delivering carcassing timber in Cheltenham

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

• In summer Cheltenham gets around 16h 43m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Common questions from Cheltenham

What lengths are available?

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

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.

How soon can carcassing timber be delivered in Cheltenham?

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.

Do you deliver carcassing timber to Cheltenham?

Yes. We deliver across Cheltenham, including GL50, GL52, GL51. Cheltenham is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.