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Timber & Sheets

Treated Carcassing Timber delivery in Swindon

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 Swindon, priced to your postcode and confirmed in writing.

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

Your Swindon delivery

Postcode districts
SN1, SN25, SN2, SN4
Delivering to
Swindon, Wiltshire
How it arrives
Banded packs, long-length access
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Daylight
About 7h 49m on the shortest day
Nearby (straight line)
Cirencester (14 mi), Chippenham (16 mi), Witney (20 mi)

What carcassing timber can we deliver to Swindon?

  • Fencing and sleeper timberTreated posts, rails and sleepers on request.
  • C16 graded carcassingThe everyday structural grade for joists, rafters and studs.
  • Wall plate and nogginsSmaller sections for plates, noggins and bracing.
  • C24 graded carcassingStronger grade for longer spans or smaller sections.
  • Treated timberPressure treated for protection against rot and insect attack.

Delivery to Swindon: what helps

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

  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
  • If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
  • Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Questions about carcassing timber delivery in Swindon

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.

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.

Do you deliver carcassing timber to Swindon?

Yes. We deliver across Swindon, including SN1, SN25, SN2, SN4. Swindon is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Do you deliver carcassing timber to trades and homeowners in Swindon?

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

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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