Treated Carcassing Timber delivered to Stowmarket

Treated Carcassing Timber we supply in Stowmarket

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

Delivering carcassing timber in Stowmarket

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

• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.

Sizing your order

A floor 3.6 m wide with joists spanning 3.3 m at 400 mm centres needs 10 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

Cut ends

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

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 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.

Your questions answered

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.

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 trades and homeowners in Stowmarket?

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

How soon can carcassing timber be delivered in Stowmarket?

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.