Order joist hangers and timber connectors for delivery in Houghton-le-Spring

What joist hangers and timber connectors can we deliver to Houghton-le-Spring?

• Connector nails and screwsThe fixings the connector maker specifies.
• Truss clips and framing anchorsFor roof trusses and framing joints.
• 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.

Getting the right 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.

Planning the drop in Houghton-le-Spring

Boxed or bundled with your timber. Houghton-le-Spring is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• In summer Houghton-le-Spring gets around 17h 20m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• With roughly 7h 12m of daylight in Houghton-le-Spring around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

How much will you need?

A floor 3.6 m wide with joists at 400 mm centres has 10 joists; hung off a wall at one end that is 10 joist hangers, plus restraint straps at the spacing your design shows.

Your questions answered

What are restraint straps for?

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

How soon can joist hangers and timber connectors be delivered in Houghton-le-Spring?

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 add other materials to my Houghton-le-Spring delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from joist hangers and timber connectors to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

What size joist hanger do I need?

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