Joist Hangers & Timber Connectors delivery in Gateshead

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

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

Quantities: a worked example

A floor 4.2 m wide with joists at 400 mm centres has 12 joists; hung off a wall at one end that is 12 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.

Match the joist size

Hangers are sized to the joist width and depth. Order to your timber schedule.

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 Gateshead delivery arrives

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

• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• With roughly 7h 10m of daylight in Gateshead around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

Ordering joist hangers and timber connectors for Gateshead: FAQs

Do you deliver joist hangers and timber connectors to trades and homeowners in Gateshead?

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

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Gateshead?

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.

Are hangers suitable outside?

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

What size joist hanger do I need?

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