Order joist hangers and timber connectors for delivery in Forres

What joist hangers and timber connectors can we deliver to Forres?

• Masonry joist hangersBuilt into blockwork to carry floor joists.
• 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.

Working out quantities for your Forres job

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.

Before you order 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.

Getting joist hangers and timber connectors onto your Forres site

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

• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Questions about joist hangers and timber connectors delivery in Forres

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

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.

How soon can joist hangers and timber connectors be delivered in Forres?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.

Can I use ordinary nails in hangers?

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

Are hangers suitable outside?

Galvanised hangers suit most sheltered external use; very exposed or coastal locations may need stainless steel.