Treated Carcassing Timber for sites in Dumfries and Galloway

Choosing from our carcassing timber range

• Fencing and sleeper timberTreated posts, rails and sleepers on request.
• Longer lengthsLengths beyond the common range to order.
• Treated timberPressure treated for protection against rot and insect attack.
• C24 graded carcassingStronger grade for longer spans or smaller sections.
• C16 graded carcassingThe everyday structural grade for joists, rafters and studs.

Treated Carcassing Timber delivered in Dumfries and Galloway towns

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Working out quantities for your Dumfries and Galloway 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.

Before your Dumfries and Galloway delivery arrives

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 Dumfries and Galloway.

• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.

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 Scotland most building work needs a building warrant from the local authority, assessed against the Building Standards Technical Handbooks.

Treated Carcassing Timber in Dumfries and Galloway: questions

What sizes of joist do I need?

That depends on the span, spacing, loading and grade. Use span tables or your engineer's design; the council's building standards service will check.

Do you deliver carcassing timber to trades and homeowners in Dumfries and Galloway?

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

How soon can carcassing timber be delivered in Dumfries and Galloway?

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.

What lengths are available?

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