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Timber & Sheets

Order carcassing timber for delivery in Mitcham

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.

Whether it is a repair, an extension or a new build in Mitcham, we can supply the carcassing timber and deliver to site.

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

Your Mitcham delivery

Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Daylight
About 7h 51m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Banded packs, long-length access
Delivering to
Mitcham, Greater London
Nearby (straight line)
Morden (1 mi), Wimbledon (2 mi), Streatham (2 mi)
Postcode districts
CR4, SW19, SM4, SM6

Which carcassing timber can you order in Mitcham?

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

How delivery works in Mitcham

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

  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
  • In summer Mitcham gets around 16h 37m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
  • Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

Quantities: a worked example

A floor 6 m wide with joists spanning 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

Cut ends

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

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.

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.

Questions about carcassing timber delivery in Mitcham

How soon can carcassing timber be delivered in Mitcham?

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.

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

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.

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.

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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