Treated Carcassing Timber delivery in Macclesfield

Which carcassing timber can you order in Macclesfield?

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

Sizing your order

A floor 3 m wide with joists spanning 3.6 m at 400 mm centres needs 9 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 Macclesfield site

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

• On busy streets in Macclesfield, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• In summer Macclesfield gets around 16h 59m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.

Getting the right carcassing timber

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.

Cut ends

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

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.

Treated Carcassing Timber questions

Can I add other materials to my Macclesfield 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.

Why is my treated timber green or brown?

The colour comes from the preservative. It fades over time and does not tell you how well the timber is protected; the use class does.

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

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.

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.