Joist Hangers & Timber Connectors delivery in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Choosing from our joist hangers and timber connectors range

• Lateral restraint strapsTo tie walls to floors and roofs.
• Masonry joist hangersBuilt into blockwork to carry floor joists.
• Timber-to-timber hangersTo hang joists off trimmers and beams.
• Connector nails and screwsThe fixings the connector maker specifies.
• Truss clips and framing anchorsFor roof trusses and framing joints.

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Estimating your joist hangers and timber connectors

A floor 5.4 m wide with joists at 400 mm centres has 15 joists; hung off a wall at one end that is 15 joist hangers, plus restraint straps at the spacing your design shows.

Delivery to Edinburgh and the Lothians: what helps

Boxed or bundled with your timber. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Edinburgh and the Lothians.

• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• On busy streets in Edinburgh and the Lothians, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

Choosing joist hangers and timber connectors

Use the right nails

Connectors only perform with the fixings specified, usually square-twisted or connector nails in every hole the maker requires.

Restraint straps

Building regulations require lateral restraint in many situations; your design shows where.

In Scotland most building work needs a building warrant from the local authority, assessed against the Building Standards Technical Handbooks.

Questions about joist hangers and timber connectors delivery in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Edinburgh and the Lothians?

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 size joist hanger do I need?

One that matches your joist's width and depth, and the type of support: masonry or timber.

Do you deliver joist hangers and timber connectors to trades and homeowners in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

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

Can I use ordinary nails in hangers?

Use the connector nails or screws specified by the maker, usually square-twisted galvanised nails.