Order joist hangers and timber connectors for delivery in Oakham

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

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

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.

Restraint straps

Building regulations require lateral restraint in many situations; your design shows where.

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 Oakham: what helps

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

• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around LE15 are priced to the exact address.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

Working out quantities for your Oakham 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.

Joist Hangers & Timber Connectors in Oakham: questions

Can I use ordinary nails in hangers?

Use the connector nails or screws specified by the maker, usually square-twisted galvanised nails.

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

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.

What are restraint straps for?

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

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Oakham?

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.