Order carcassing timber for delivery in Didcot

What carcassing timber can we deliver to Didcot?

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

Things to check before you order

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.

Getting carcassing timber onto your Didcot site

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

• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around OX11 are priced to the exact address.

Sizing your order

A floor 3.6 m wide with joists spanning 3.6 m at 400 mm centres needs 10 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.

Common questions from Didcot

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

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 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.

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

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.