Treated Carcassing Timber delivered to Stamford

Which carcassing timber can you order in Stamford?

• C16 graded carcassingThe everyday structural grade for joists, rafters and studs.
• Fencing and sleeper timberTreated posts, rails and sleepers on request.
• C24 graded carcassingStronger grade for longer spans or smaller sections.
• Wall plate and nogginsSmaller sections for plates, noggins and bracing.
• Longer lengthsLengths beyond the common range to order.

Working out quantities for your Stamford job

A floor 4.2 m wide with joists spanning 3.9 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.

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 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.

Delivery to Stamford: what helps

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

• With roughly 7h 37m of daylight in Stamford around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around PE9 are priced to the exact address.

Your questions answered

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.

Do you deliver carcassing timber to Stamford?

Yes. We deliver across Stamford, including PE9. Stamford is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Stamford?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.