Joist Hangers & Timber Connectors for Prestwick, delivered to site

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

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

Estimating your joist hangers and timber connectors

A floor 5.4 m wide with joists at 400 mm centres has 15 joists; hung off a wall at one end that is 15 joist hangers, plus restraint straps at the spacing your design shows.

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 Scotland most building work needs a building warrant from the local authority, assessed against the Building Standards Technical Handbooks.

Before your Prestwick delivery arrives

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

• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Your questions answered

Are hangers suitable outside?

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

Do I nail every hole in a joist hanger?

Follow the maker's instructions; many hangers need specific nails in specific holes to reach their rated load.

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

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 Prestwick?

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.