Treated Carcassing Timber for sites in Highland

Choosing from our carcassing timber range

• Wall plate and nogginsSmaller sections for plates, noggins and bracing.
• Fencing and sleeper timberTreated posts, rails and sleepers on request.
• 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.

Treated Carcassing Timber delivered in Highland towns

• Treated Carcassing Timber in Inverness
• Treated Carcassing Timber in Fort William
• Treated Carcassing Timber in Nairn
• Treated Carcassing Timber in Thurso
• Treated Carcassing Timber in Wick
• Treated Carcassing Timber in Alness

Sizing your order

A floor 6 m wide with joists spanning 3.9 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.

Delivery to Highland: what helps

Timber is delivered in packs or bundles on a flatbed; long lengths need clear access along the drop point. Across Highland, deliveries are quoted individually because of the distance and access.

• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.

Getting the right carcassing timber

Cut ends

Treat any cut ends with a suitable end-grain preservative, especially on external work.

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.

Treated Carcassing Timber questions

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Highland?

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.

What sizes of joist do I need?

That depends on the span, spacing, loading and grade. Use span tables or your engineer's design; the council's building standards service will check.

Can you cut timber to length?

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

How soon can carcassing timber be delivered in Highland?

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.