Joist Hangers & Timber Connectors for Hitchin, delivered to site

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

• Lateral restraint strapsTo tie walls to floors and roofs.
• Truss clips and framing anchorsFor roof trusses and framing joints.
• Connector nails and screwsThe fixings the connector maker specifies.
• Timber-to-timber hangersTo hang joists off trimmers and beams.
• Angle brackets and platesGeneral connections in timber framing.

Getting the right 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.

Delivery to Hitchin: what helps

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

• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Working out quantities for your Hitchin job

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.

Ordering joist hangers and timber connectors for Hitchin: FAQs

Are hangers suitable outside?

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

Do you deliver joist hangers and timber connectors to Hitchin?

Yes. We deliver across Hitchin, including SG4, SG5, SG6. Hitchin is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

What size joist hanger do I need?

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

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

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.