CLS Studwork Timber for Thatcham, delivered to site

What CLS timber can we deliver to Thatcham?

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

Things to check before you order

Stud spacing

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

Loadbearing walls

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

Getting CLS timber onto your Thatcham site

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

• In summer Thatcham gets around 16h 37m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.

Working out quantities for your Thatcham job

A 4.8 m partition 2.4 m high at 400 mm centres takes 13 CLS studs, 9.6 m of head and sole plate and a row of noggins, then boarding on both sides. Work out the boards too

Your questions answered

What does CLS stand for?

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

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Thatcham?

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.

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.

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

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.