Treated Carcassing Timber delivery in Nairn

Choosing from our carcassing timber range

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

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

Delivering carcassing timber in Nairn

Timber is delivered in packs or bundles on a flatbed; long lengths need clear access along the drop point. Nairn is in an area where deliveries are priced individually because of the distance and access, so we quote each order separately.

• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around IV12 are priced to the exact address.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.

Ordering carcassing timber for Nairn: FAQs

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.

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

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 does C16 and C24 mean?

They are strength classes under BS EN 338. C24 timber is stronger and stiffer than C16, which lets it span further for the same size.

Do you deliver carcassing timber to Nairn?

Yes. We deliver across Nairn, including IV12. Nairn is in an area where deliveries are priced individually because of the distance and access, so we quote each order separately. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.