Order metal studs and ceiling sections for delivery in Barking

Our metal studs and ceiling sections range for Barking jobs

• Deflection headsTo allow for floor and roof movement above partitions.
• C studs and U tracksPartition framing in common widths.
• Drywall and wafer screwsSelf-drilling screws for metal framing.
• MF ceiling systemPrimary channels, ceiling sections, hangers and edge trims.
• Resilient barsTo improve sound separation on walls and ceilings.

Quantities: a worked example

A 4.2 m metal stud partition at 600 mm centres needs 8 studs and 8.4 m of track, plus boards and self-drilling screws. Taller walls may need deeper studs or closer centres; follow the system maker's tables.

Choosing metal studs and ceiling sections

Follow the system

Metal stud partitions and ceilings are designed as tested systems with specific boards, sections and screws. Order to the system specification, especially where fire or acoustic ratings apply.

Metal or timber?

Metal studs are straight, light and do not shrink or twist; timber is easier for fixing heavy items and is more familiar on domestic jobs.

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.

Before your Barking delivery arrives

Sections come in bundles in long lengths; tell us about access for 3 m plus lengths. Barking 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.
• With roughly 7h 49m of daylight in Barking around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

Metal Stud & Ceiling Systems questions

Can you deliver metal studs and ceiling sections to a site with restricted access in Barking?

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.

Do you deliver metal studs and ceiling sections to trades and homeowners in Barking?

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

Can metal stud walls be fire rated?

Yes, when built as the tested system with the specified boards, insulation and fixings.

What sizes do metal studs come in?

Common widths are 50, 70, 92 and 146 mm, in lengths to suit wall heights.