
Strength Graded Timber is timber that has been graded in strength classes. Grading is the way of assessing the strength of timber depending on its species and grade. To make things easier, the speciesand grades are combined into classes of similar strength. Classes are arranged weakest to strongest depending on the number. The different grades for timber include C16, or C24. C16 is the main grade of timber and is mostly used for building work in roof/floor joists.

Weardale Building Supplies Ltd was established in Wolsingham in 2002 after Ian Wallace left the partnership at Middleton Forge, which he established in the 1970's. WBS has supplied farmers, tradesmenand individuals in Weardale, Teesdale and Bishop Auckland with building, farming, gardening and DIY materials for over 10 years. Ian has also been able to offer haulage for other companies over the years, and has built up a portfolio of satisfied customers.

Fender Steel was formed as a family business in 1983 and has built a solid reputation on reliability, service and product knowledge. Operating from a head office in Scunthorpe and from fivemanufacturing depots across the UK, Fender provides a rapid, nationwide service to the construction industry. All types of reinforcing steel, accessories and concrete products are supplied to the commercial, industrial, housing and engineering sectors.

CDI-Innovative Construction Materials Ltd, originally founded in 2009 as a partnership called CDI (Northern) Distribution and changed to a limited company in 2012 as part of the expansion of thebusiness into a new larger warehouse and with new equipment and facilities. The business set out to promote, provide technical advice and supply for a number of innovative construction systems including a number from Reppel bv in Holland.

Our showroom (near B&Q) in Stockton is a unique site like no other in the North East, we have a huge range of products on show in a warm and dry environment. You can browse at your leisure productssuch as paving, decking, decorative gravel (stock that you can take away - we will load it in your car), fencing, doors, water features, hardwood flooring and garden furniture.

Arbor Timber is an independent timber supplier based in County Durham, established in the year 2000. We have it all for the wood user - from roof trusses, joists and mouldings to hardwoods, bespokejoinery and more - we cover it all, even fitting most of our products. We pride ourselves in giving the right advice so that little is left to chance and passionately believe in giving value for money.

It was 1923 when founder Fred Peart began trading as a coal merchant and that ‘F.Peart & Co' was born. By 1925, the business had grown to such an extent that it was now registered as a limitedcompany. As the success story continued to unfold and the evolution of F.Peart & Co Limited gathered momentum, the 1930′s saw the faithful horse and cart of yesteryear replaced by motorised transport.

WJ Construction have been successfully carrying out building and maintenance work in and around Chester-le-Street, Durham, for many years. Our reputation for quality makes us the number one choice fordomestic and commercial construction in the area. We specialise in all aspect of construction work with a focus on local customers who benefit from our strong trading relationships with local suppliers, sub-contractors and merchants in Durham. This means we are able to offer very competitive rates.

Oliver's Builders Merchants has been established since 1991 in Annfield Plain, Stanley. Our shop carries a broad range of products to fulfil the needs of both the keen DIYer and the professionaltradesperson, and we are on hand to help and give advice where possible. Whether it be building or plumbing, timber or tools, electrical or paint.

Established in 1830, we have over 180 years of expertise and growth in construction services and in the manufacture of quality building products. We continue to invest in new technologies and evolveas a company to ensure that we are perfectly positioned to serve the construction industry well into the future, building on our exceptionally long-established foundations of customer service and quality.