Treated Carcassing Timber delivered to Hounslow

Which carcassing timber can you order in Hounslow?

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

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.

Estimating your carcassing timber

A floor 4.2 m wide with joists spanning 4.2 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.

Getting carcassing timber onto your Hounslow site

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

• With roughly 7h 50m of daylight in Hounslow around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• On busy streets in Hounslow, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.

Common questions from Hounslow

How soon can carcassing timber be delivered in Hounslow?

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.

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

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

What lengths are available?

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