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Timber & Sheets

Treated Carcassing Timber delivered to Tamworth

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 Tamworth, priced to your postcode and confirmed in writing.

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

Tamworth delivery at a glance

Nearby (straight line)
Lichfield (6 mi), Sutton Coldfield (7 mi), Aldridge (9 mi)
Delivering to
Tamworth, Staffordshire
How it arrives
Banded packs, long-length access
Postcode districts
B79, B77, B78
Daylight
About 7h 38m on the shortest day
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery

Choosing from our carcassing timber range

  • Wall plate and nogginsSmaller sections for plates, noggins and bracing.
  • C24 graded carcassingStronger grade for longer spans or smaller sections.
  • Longer lengthsLengths beyond the common range to order.
  • Treated timberPressure treated for protection against rot and insect attack.
  • C16 graded carcassingThe everyday structural grade for joists, rafters and studs.

Quantities: a worked example

A floor 4.8 m wide with joists spanning 3 m at 400 mm centres needs 13 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.

Choosing carcassing timber

Cut ends

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

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.

How delivery works in Tamworth

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

  • Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
  • Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
  • In summer Tamworth gets around 16h 51m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.

Common questions from Tamworth

How soon can carcassing timber be delivered in Tamworth?

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.

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 Tamworth?

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

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.

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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