Joist Hangers & Timber Connectors delivery in St Andrews

What joist hangers and timber connectors can we deliver to St Andrews?

• 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.

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.

Picking the right product

Restraint straps

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

Match the joist size

Hangers are sized to the joist width and depth. Order to your timber schedule.

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

Delivery to St Andrews: what helps

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

• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• In summer St Andrews gets around 17h 43m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Common questions from St Andrews

Do you deliver joist hangers and timber connectors to St Andrews?

Yes. We deliver across St Andrews, including KY16. St Andrews is inside our standard mainland delivery area. 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.

Are hangers suitable outside?

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

Can you deliver joist hangers and timber connectors to a site with restricted access in St Andrews?

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.