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Treated Carcassing Timber delivered to Swansea

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.

For jobs in Swansea we quote carcassing timber as a delivered price to your postcode, with the vehicle and offload method agreed up front.

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

Delivery facts for Swansea

Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Daylight
About 7h 48m on the shortest day
Nearby (straight line)
Clydach (5 mi), Briton Ferry (5 mi), Gorseinon (5 mi)
Delivering to
Swansea, West Glamorgan
Postcode districts
SA1, SA5, SA2
How it arrives
Banded packs, long-length access

Our carcassing timber range for Swansea jobs

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

Getting the right 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.

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.

Wales has its own Approved Documents, including its own Part L for energy efficiency, and building control is handled by the local authority or a registered approver.

How much will you need?

A floor 5.4 m wide with joists spanning 3 m at 400 mm centres needs 15 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.

Getting carcassing timber onto your Swansea site

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

  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
  • Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Treated Carcassing Timber questions

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

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 lengths are available?

Common lengths run from 2.4 m to 4.8 m in 300 mm steps, with longer lengths to order.

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.

How soon can carcassing timber be delivered in Swansea?

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.

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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