Treated Carcassing Timber delivery in Leighton Buzzard

Which carcassing timber can you order in Leighton Buzzard?

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

Treated Carcassing Timber: choosing well

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.

Quantities: a worked example

A floor 3.6 m wide with joists spanning 3.9 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.

Before your Leighton Buzzard delivery arrives

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

• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• In summer Leighton Buzzard gets around 16h 43m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.

Questions about carcassing timber delivery in Leighton Buzzard

What lengths are available?

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

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

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.

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.

Do you deliver carcassing timber to Leighton Buzzard?

Yes. We deliver across Leighton Buzzard, including LU7. Leighton Buzzard is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.