Joist Hangers & Timber Connectors for Fraserburgh, delivered to site

Which joist hangers and timber connectors can you order in Fraserburgh?

• Masonry joist hangersBuilt into blockwork to carry floor joists.
• Lateral restraint strapsTo tie walls to floors and roofs.
• Angle brackets and platesGeneral connections in timber framing.
• Timber-to-timber hangersTo hang joists off trimmers and beams.
• Connector nails and screwsThe fixings the connector maker specifies.

How delivery works in Fraserburgh

Boxed or bundled with your timber. Fraserburgh is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• On busy streets in Fraserburgh, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.

Quantities: a worked example

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.

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.

Your questions answered

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

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 I nail every hole in a joist hanger?

Follow the maker's instructions; many hangers need specific nails in specific holes to reach their rated load.

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 Fraserburgh?

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