Metal Stud & Ceiling Systems for Braintree, delivered to site

Choosing from our metal studs and ceiling sections range

• Resilient barsTo improve sound separation on walls and ceilings.
• C studs and U tracksPartition framing in common widths.
• Drywall and wafer screwsSelf-drilling screws for metal framing.
• Deflection headsTo allow for floor and roof movement above partitions.

Getting the right metal studs and ceiling sections

Stud width and height

Taller walls need deeper studs or closer centres; the system maker's height tables show the limits.

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 Braintree delivery arrives

Sections come in bundles in long lengths; tell us about access for 3 m plus lengths. Braintree 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.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

How much will you need?

A 9 m metal stud partition at 600 mm centres needs 16 studs and 18 m of track, plus boards and self-drilling screws. Taller walls may need deeper studs or closer centres; follow the system maker's tables.

Metal Stud & Ceiling Systems questions

Do you deliver metal studs and ceiling sections to Braintree?

Yes. We deliver across Braintree, including CM7, CM77. Braintree is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

What screws do metal studs need?

Self-drilling drywall screws for fixing boards to metal, and wafer-head screws for joining sections.

Can I add other materials to my Braintree delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from metal studs and ceiling sections to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

Can metal stud walls be fire rated?

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