Treated Carcassing Timber for Whitstable, delivered to site

Treated Carcassing Timber we supply in Whitstable

• Wall plate and nogginsSmaller sections for plates, noggins and bracing.
• Longer lengthsLengths beyond the common range to order.
• Fencing and sleeper timberTreated posts, rails and sleepers on request.
• Treated timberPressure treated for protection against rot and insect attack.

Estimating your carcassing timber

A floor 5.4 m wide with joists spanning 4.2 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.

Choosing carcassing timber

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.

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.

Getting carcassing timber onto your Whitstable site

Timber is delivered in packs or bundles on a flatbed; long lengths need clear access along the drop point. Whitstable 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.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• In summer Whitstable gets around 16h 37m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.

Common questions from Whitstable

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

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 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.

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 Whitstable?

Yes. We deliver across Whitstable, including CT5, CT2, ME13, CT6. Whitstable is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.