Joist Hangers & Timber Connectors for Risca, delivered to site

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

• 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.
• Masonry joist hangersBuilt into blockwork to carry floor joists.
• Lateral restraint strapsTo tie walls to floors and roofs.

Things to check before you order

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.

Wales has its own Approved Documents, including its own Part L for energy efficiency, and building control is handled by the local authority or a registered approver.

Quantities: a worked example

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.

Delivering joist hangers and timber connectors in Risca

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

• On busy streets in Risca, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.

Ordering joist hangers and timber connectors for Risca: FAQs

Do you deliver joist hangers and timber connectors to Risca?

Yes. We deliver across Risca, including CF83, NP44, NP10, NP20. Risca is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

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

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

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.

Can I use ordinary nails in hangers?

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