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Order carcassing timber for delivery in Guildford

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.

Trades and homeowners in Guildford can order carcassing timber for delivery by sending a list, a drawing or just the sizes of the job.

Stacks of pressure-treated structural carcassing timber in a covered rack

Treated Carcassing Timber to Guildford: the basics

Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Delivering to
Guildford, Surrey
Postcode districts
GU1, GU2, GU4, GU3
Nearby (straight line)
Godalming (4 mi), Woking (6 mi), Aldershot (8 mi)
How it arrives
Banded packs, long-length access
Daylight
About 7h 52m on the shortest day

What carcassing timber can we deliver to Guildford?

  • Wall plate and nogginsSmaller sections for plates, noggins and bracing.
  • Treated timberPressure treated for protection against rot and insect attack.
  • C24 graded carcassingStronger grade for longer spans or smaller sections.
  • Longer lengthsLengths beyond the common range to order.
  • Fencing and sleeper timberTreated posts, rails and sleepers on request.

Delivering carcassing timber in Guildford

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

  • Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
  • Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.

A quick quantity check

A floor 6 m wide with joists spanning 3.3 m at 400 mm centres needs 16 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.

Getting the right 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 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.

Common questions from Guildford

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Guildford?

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.

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 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.

Do you deliver carcassing timber to Guildford?

Yes. We deliver across Guildford, including GU1, GU2, GU4, GU3. Guildford is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Send your list, get a delivered price

Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.

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