Timber & Sheets
Order carcassing timber for delivery in Newtownabbey
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.
SK Trade is a builders' merchant delivering carcassing timber into Newtownabbey, priced to your postcode and confirmed in writing.

Your Newtownabbey delivery
- Delivery
- Quoted individually (Northern Ireland)
- Postcode districts
- BT36, BT37
- How it arrives
- Banded packs, long-length access
- Nearby (straight line)
- Holywood (4 mi), Belfast (4 mi), Carrickfergus (6 mi)
- Delivering to
- Newtownabbey, County Antrim
- Daylight
- About 7h 14m on the shortest day
Treated Carcassing Timber available for Newtownabbey delivery
- Treated timberPressure treated for protection against rot and insect attack.
- Fencing and sleeper timberTreated posts, rails and sleepers on request.
- Longer lengthsLengths beyond the common range to order.
- Wall plate and nogginsSmaller sections for plates, noggins and bracing.
- C16 graded carcassingThe everyday structural grade for joists, rafters and studs.
Getting the right 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 Northern Ireland building work follows the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland), with guidance in the Technical Booklets, and applications go to the council's building control team.
Sizing your order
A floor 4.2 m wide with joists spanning 3 m at 400 mm centres needs 12 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.
How delivery works in Newtownabbey
Timber is delivered in packs or bundles on a flatbed; long lengths need clear access along the drop point. Deliveries to Northern Ireland include a sea crossing, so we quote each order individually.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
- On busy streets in Newtownabbey, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
Ordering carcassing timber for Newtownabbey: FAQs
Can you cut timber to length?
Ask when you request a price; we will tell you what cutting is possible for your order.
Do you deliver carcassing timber to Newtownabbey?
Yes. We deliver across Newtownabbey, including BT36, BT37. Deliveries to Northern Ireland include a sea crossing, so we quote each order individually. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
Can I add other materials to my Newtownabbey 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.
Treated Carcassing Timber near Newtownabbey
- Treated Carcassing Timber in Holywood
- Treated Carcassing Timber in Belfast
- Treated Carcassing Timber in Carrickfergus
- Treated Carcassing Timber in Bangor (Down)
- Treated Carcassing Timber in Newtownards
- Treated Carcassing Timber in Lisburn
Complete your Newtownabbey order
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.
