Treated Carcassing Timber delivery in Gateshead

Treated Carcassing Timber available for Gateshead delivery

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

Before your Gateshead delivery arrives

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

• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.

A quick quantity check

A floor 3.6 m wide with joists spanning 3.3 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.

Choosing carcassing timber

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 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.

Questions about carcassing timber delivery in Gateshead

Can you cut timber to length?

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

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.

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

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

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

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.