CLS Studwork Timber delivered to Colchester

Which CLS timber can you order in Colchester?

• FixingsScrews, nails and frame fixings to suit.
• 38 × 89 mm CLSFor taller partitions, more insulation depth or heavier boards.
• 38 × 63 mm CLSFor non-loadbearing partitions and boxing in.
• Graded CLSC16 or C24 graded CLS for loadbearing studwork where specified.

Estimating your CLS timber

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

Delivering CLS timber in Colchester

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

• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.

Picking the right product

Stud spacing

Studs are usually set at 400 mm or 600 mm centres to suit 1200 mm wide plasterboard.

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.

Your questions answered

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.

Do you deliver CLS timber to Colchester?

Yes. We deliver across Colchester, including CO1, CO2, CO4, CO3. Colchester is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Can you deliver CLS timber to a site with restricted access in Colchester?

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.

How many studs do I need?

Divide the wall length by the stud spacing (400 or 600 mm), add one, then add plates and noggins. Our plasterboard calculator gives the boards for the same wall.