CLS Studwork Timber for Cheadle Hulme, delivered to site

Which CLS timber can you order in Cheadle Hulme?

• FixingsScrews, nails and frame fixings to suit.
• 38 × 89 mm CLSFor taller partitions, more insulation depth or heavier boards.
• Noggins and head platesCut from the same stock.
• 38 × 63 mm CLSFor non-loadbearing partitions and boxing in.

Sizing your order

A 5.4 m partition 2.4 m high at 400 mm centres takes 15 CLS studs, 10.8 m of head and sole plate and a row of noggins, then boarding on both sides. Work out the boards too

Before you order CLS timber

Which size?

38 × 63 mm suits most partitions up to standard ceiling heights. 38 × 89 mm gives stiffer, taller walls and more room for insulation.

Loadbearing walls

If the wall carries load it needs graded timber to a design. Plain CLS is not automatically structural.

Delivering CLS timber in Cheadle Hulme

CLS travels in bundles alongside plasterboard and is easy to hand off at the kerb. Cheadle Hulme is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• On busy streets in Cheadle Hulme, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.

Questions about CLS timber delivery in Cheadle Hulme

Do you deliver CLS timber to trades and homeowners in Cheadle Hulme?

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

Can CLS be used for loadbearing walls?

Only if it is strength graded and the wall is designed for the load. Ask for graded CLS if your design calls for it.

What is the difference between CLS and planed timber?

CLS has rounded edges and is sized for studwork; planed all round timber has square edges and comes in many more sizes for joinery and trim.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Cheadle Hulme?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.