Joist Hangers & Timber Connectors delivery in Scottish Borders

What joist hangers and timber connectors can we deliver to Scottish Borders?

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

Joist Hangers & Timber Connectors delivered in Scottish Borders towns

• Joist Hangers & Timber Connectors in Hawick
• Joist Hangers & Timber Connectors in Galashiels
• Joist Hangers & Timber Connectors in Peebles
• Joist Hangers & Timber Connectors in Kelso
• Joist Hangers & Timber Connectors in Selkirk

Quantities: a worked example

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.

Before your Scottish Borders delivery arrives

Boxed or bundled with your timber. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Scottish Borders.

• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around TD are priced to the exact address.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

Getting the right joist hangers and timber connectors

Restraint straps

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

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.

Questions about joist hangers and timber connectors delivery in Scottish Borders

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 Scottish Borders?

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.

Do you deliver joist hangers and timber connectors to Scottish Borders?

Yes. We deliver across Scottish Borders, including TD, EH. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Scottish Borders. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Can I use ordinary nails in hangers?

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