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Treated Carcassing Timber for sites in Dorset

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.

Treated Carcassing Timber for Dorset: tell us the job, we work out the quantities and price it delivered to site.

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

Dorset at a glance

Covering
4 towns across Dorset
Postcode areas
BH, DT
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Banded packs, long-length access
Neighbouring areas
Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Wiltshire

Treated Carcassing Timber available for Dorset delivery

  • Wall plate and nogginsSmaller sections for plates, noggins and bracing.
  • C16 graded carcassingThe everyday structural grade for joists, rafters and studs.
  • Fencing and sleeper timberTreated posts, rails and sleepers on request.
  • Longer lengthsLengths beyond the common range to order.
  • C24 graded carcassingStronger grade for longer spans or smaller sections.

Treated Carcassing Timber delivered in Dorset towns

How much will you need?

A floor 3 m wide with joists spanning 3.9 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.

Getting carcassing timber onto your Dorset site

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

  • Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
  • Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
  • Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around BH are priced to the exact address.

Treated Carcassing Timber: choosing well

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.

Treated Carcassing Timber in Dorset: questions

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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Dorset?

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.

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 Dorset?

Yes. We deliver across Dorset, including BH, DT. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Dorset. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

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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