Joist Hangers & Timber Connectors delivery in Elgin

Choosing from our joist hangers and timber connectors range

• Truss clips and framing anchorsFor roof trusses and framing joints.
• Angle brackets and platesGeneral connections in timber framing.
• Connector nails and screwsThe fixings the connector maker specifies.
• Masonry joist hangersBuilt into blockwork to carry floor joists.

Getting joist hangers and timber connectors onto your Elgin site

Boxed or bundled with your timber. Elgin is in an area where deliveries are priced individually because of the distance and access, so we quote each order separately.

• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

Sizing your order

A floor 4.8 m wide with joists at 400 mm centres has 13 joists; hung off a wall at one end that is 13 joist hangers, plus restraint straps at the spacing your design shows.

Things to check before you order

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.

Common questions from Elgin

What are restraint straps for?

They tie walls to floors and roofs so the walls are restrained against wind and other sideways loads.

Can I use ordinary nails in hangers?

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

Can you deliver joist hangers and timber connectors to a site with restricted access in Elgin?

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 joist hangers and timber connectors to trades and homeowners in Elgin?

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