Ancillary Products

Complete Your Structural Timber Package with Calldene

At Calldene, we understand that a successful build requires more than just the main structural elements. To ensure a seamless installation and a robust final structure, we provide a comprehensive range of high-quality ancillary products. Designed to complement our trussed rafters and floor joists, our ancillary range makes Calldene your convenient “one-stop shop” for all structural timber requirements.

Whether you need essential stability components, finishing joinery, or specialist metalwork, we supply everything required to get the job done efficiently and to the highest standard.

Our Range of Ancillary Products:

Gable Ladders:

Ensure perfectly finished gable ends with our precision-manufactured gable ladders. Designed to bridge the gap between the last truss and the gable wall, they provide the necessary support for your soffits and bargeboards.

  • Options: Available as pre-assembled units for rapid on-site installation or loose components for site assembly where flexibility is required.
  • Application: Essential for creating extended roof overhangs and adding aesthetic depth to gable ends.

Timber Bracing:

Stability is paramount in any roof or floor structure. We supply high-grade timber bracing to ensure your trusses and joists are rigidly locked in place, meeting all structural design codes.

  • Quality: Stress-graded timber (typically C16/C24) ensuring maximum strength and reliability.
  • Function: Used for longitudinal and diagonal bracing to prevent movement and ensure the long-term integrity of the roofscape.

Metalwork & Fixings:

We offer a full suite of structural metalwork to securely connect timber components to masonry and to each other.

  • Joist Shoes & Hangers: Heavy-duty galvanized hangers for supporting timber joists, metal web joists, and engineered beams from masonry walls or timber trimmers.
  • Restraint Straps: A complete range of straps to tie the roof and floor structures firmly to the masonry.
  • Twist & Flat Straps: For restraining gable walls and wall plates against wind uplift.
  • PS Straps: Specifically designed to provide parallel restraint to engineered joist floors.

Engineered Beams (Glulam & Kerto):

For projects requiring long spans, high loads, or visible features, we supply advanced engineered timber beams.

  • Glulam Beams: Stronger than steel pound-for-pound, these beams are ideal for ridge beams, garage door headers, and open-plan living spaces. Available in industrial or visual grades.
  • Kerto LVL Beams: Kerto Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is an incredibly strong and dimensionally stable engineered wood product. It is excellent for heavy structural duties such as rim boards, lintels, and long-span floor beams where traditional timber would twist or bow.

T&G Flooring (Tongue & Groove):

Complete your floor structure with our premium decking solutions. We supply high-quality Tongue and Groove (T&G) flooring, such as moisture-resistant chipboard or structural plywood.

  • Features: Interlocking edges ensure tight joints, reducing squeaks and creating a safe, flat working platform ready for final floor coverings.

Additional Services:

Timber Preservative Treatment:

Protect your investment with our professional preservative treatments. We offer vacuum-pressure impregnation to protect timber against fungal decay and insect attack, extending the service life of the structure.

Site Fixing Service:

Simplify your build with our specialized Site Fixing Service. Our experienced team can safely and accurately install your roof trusses, floor joists, and ancillary components, ensuring full compliance with safety regulations and design specifications.

Why Choose Us?:

  • Single Source Supply: Reduce administration and delivery costs by ordering your full timber package from one expert supplier.
  • Technical Compatibility: All ancillary items are verified by our design team to ensure perfect compatibility with your specific roof or floor design.
  • Expert Advice: Our technical team is available to advise on the correct fixings, bracing layouts, and beam specifications for your project.

Get in Touch:
To discuss your specific requirements or to add ancillary products to your existing order, please contact our sales team here.

Building 1063 Cornforth Drive, Kent Science Park, Sittingbourne, Kent, United Kingdom, ME9 8PX

Dover Trussed Roof Company and Triad Timber Components are Calldene companies.