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Timber & Sheets

Treated Carcassing Timber delivered to Musselburgh

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.

Need carcassing timber on site in Musselburgh? Tell us what you are building and we will work out the quantities and price it delivered.

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

Your Musselburgh delivery

Nearby (straight line)
Bonnyrigg (5 mi), Edinburgh (6 mi), Penicuik (10 mi)
Daylight
About 6h 57m on the shortest day
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Banded packs, long-length access
Delivering to
Musselburgh (Edinburgh and the Lothians)
Postcode districts
EH21, EH15, EH22

What carcassing timber can we deliver to Musselburgh?

  • C24 graded carcassingStronger grade for longer spans or smaller sections.
  • Fencing and sleeper timberTreated posts, rails and sleepers on request.
  • C16 graded carcassingThe everyday structural grade for joists, rafters and studs.
  • Longer lengthsLengths beyond the common range to order.
  • Treated timberPressure treated for protection against rot and insect attack.

A quick quantity check

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.

Before your Musselburgh delivery arrives

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

  • Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around EH21 are priced to the exact address.
  • Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
  • Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

Choosing 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 Scotland most building work needs a building warrant from the local authority, assessed against the Building Standards Technical Handbooks.

Ordering carcassing timber for Musselburgh: FAQs

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.

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 trades and homeowners in Musselburgh?

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

Do you deliver carcassing timber to Musselburgh?

Yes. We deliver across Musselburgh, including EH21, EH15, EH22. Musselburgh is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

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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