Timber & Sheets
Order carcassing timber for delivery in Gillingham
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.
For jobs in Gillingham we quote carcassing timber as a delivered price to your postcode, with the vehicle and offload method agreed up front.

Delivery facts for Gillingham
- Nearby (straight line)
- Chatham (1 mi), Rochester (2 mi), Strood (3 mi)
- Delivering to
- Gillingham, Kent
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Daylight
- About 7h 51m on the shortest day
- Postcode districts
- ME7, ME4, ME5, ME1
- How it arrives
- Banded packs, long-length access
Choosing from our carcassing timber range
- Treated timberPressure treated for protection against rot and insect attack.
- Fencing and sleeper timberTreated posts, rails and sleepers on request.
- Wall plate and nogginsSmaller sections for plates, noggins and bracing.
- Longer lengthsLengths beyond the common range to order.
How much will you need?
A floor 4.2 m wide with joists spanning 3.3 m at 400 mm centres needs 12 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 Gillingham delivery arrives
Timber is delivered in packs or bundles on a flatbed; long lengths need clear access along the drop point. Gillingham is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- On busy streets in Gillingham, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
- Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
- Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
Getting the right carcassing timber
Cut ends
Treat any cut ends with a suitable end-grain preservative, especially on external work.
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.
Ordering carcassing timber for Gillingham: FAQs
Can you cut timber to length?
Ask when you request a price; we will tell you what cutting is possible for your order.
What sizes of joist do I need?
That depends on the span, spacing, loading and grade. Use span tables or your engineer's design; building control will check.
How soon can carcassing timber be delivered in Gillingham?
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.
Can I add other materials to my Gillingham delivery?
Yes. Put everything on one list, from carcassing timber to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.
Other towns near Gillingham
- Treated Carcassing Timber in Chatham
- Treated Carcassing Timber in Rochester
- Treated Carcassing Timber in Strood
- Treated Carcassing Timber in Gravesend
- Treated Carcassing Timber in Maidstone
- Treated Carcassing Timber in Sittingbourne
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