Order carcassing timber for delivery in Fort William

Our carcassing timber range for Fort William jobs

• Longer lengthsLengths beyond the common range to order.
• Fencing and sleeper timberTreated posts, rails and sleepers on request.
• Treated timberPressure treated for protection against rot and insect attack.
• Wall plate and nogginsSmaller sections for plates, noggins and bracing.
• C16 graded carcassingThe everyday structural grade for joists, rafters and studs.

Choosing carcassing timber

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.

Estimating your carcassing timber

A floor 3.6 m wide with joists spanning 3.9 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.

Before your Fort William delivery arrives

Timber is delivered in packs or bundles on a flatbed; long lengths need clear access along the drop point. Fort William is in an area where deliveries are priced individually because of the distance and access, so we quote each order separately.

• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around PH33 are priced to the exact address.
• In summer Fort William gets around 17h 50m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

Treated Carcassing Timber in Fort William: questions

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 lengths are available?

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

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Fort William?

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.

How soon can carcassing timber be delivered in Fort William?

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.