Joist Hangers & Timber Connectors delivery in Westhill

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

• Connector nails and screwsThe fixings the connector maker specifies.
• Timber-to-timber hangersTo hang joists off trimmers and beams.
• Truss clips and framing anchorsFor roof trusses and framing joints.
• Masonry joist hangersBuilt into blockwork to carry floor joists.

Estimating your joist hangers and timber connectors

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.

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 Westhill delivery arrives

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

• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Common questions from Westhill

Can I add other materials to my Westhill delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from joist hangers and timber connectors to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

What are restraint straps for?

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

Do you deliver joist hangers and timber connectors to Westhill?

Yes. We deliver across Westhill, including AB32. Westhill is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

What size joist hanger do I need?

One that matches your joist's width and depth, and the type of support: masonry or timber.