CLS Studwork Timber delivery in Stowmarket

Which CLS timber can you order in Stowmarket?

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

Choosing CLS timber

Loadbearing walls

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

Stud spacing

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

Delivery to Stowmarket: what helps

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

• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• With roughly 7h 42m of daylight in Stowmarket around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

Quantities: a worked example

A 3 m partition 2.4 m high at 400 mm centres takes 9 CLS studs, 6 m of head and sole plate and a row of noggins, then boarding on both sides. Work out the boards too

Questions about CLS timber delivery in Stowmarket

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.

What does CLS stand for?

Canadian Lumber Standard. It refers to the way the timber is dried, planed and finished with rounded edges.

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

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 soon can CLS timber be delivered in Stowmarket?

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.