Treated Carcassing Timber for Forfar, delivered to site

Choosing from our carcassing timber range

• 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.
• Fencing and sleeper timberTreated posts, rails and sleepers on request.

Quantities: a worked example

A floor 3 m wide with joists spanning 3.6 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.

Delivery to Forfar: what helps

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

• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.

Picking the right product

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.

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.

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

Treated Carcassing Timber in Forfar: questions

Can you cut timber to length?

Ask when you request a price; we will tell you what cutting is possible for your order.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Forfar?

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.

Do you deliver carcassing timber to Forfar?

Yes. We deliver across Forfar, including DD8. Forfar is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

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.