Joist Hangers & Timber Connectors for Harpenden, delivered to site

Joist Hangers & Timber Connectors available for Harpenden delivery

• Timber-to-timber hangersTo hang joists off trimmers and beams.
• Lateral restraint strapsTo tie walls to floors and roofs.
• 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 Harpenden site

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

• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.

Before you order joist hangers and timber connectors

Match the joist size

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

Use the right nails

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

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.

Working out quantities for your Harpenden job

A floor 3 m wide with joists at 400 mm centres has 9 joists; hung off a wall at one end that is 9 joist hangers, plus restraint straps at the spacing your design shows.

Questions about joist hangers and timber connectors delivery in Harpenden

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

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

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

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.

Are hangers suitable outside?

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

What are restraint straps for?

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