Order PIR insulation boards for delivery in Bathgate

Which PIR insulation boards can you order in Bathgate?

• General-purpose PIR boards2400 × 1200 mm foil-faced boards for floors, walls and roofs.
• Thermal laminate boardsPIR bonded to plasterboard.
• Flat roof boardsBoards for warm flat roof build-ups.
• Cavity wall boardsBoards sized for partial-fill cavity insulation.
• Foil tape and fixingsTo seal joints and fix boards.

Things to check before you order

Sealing joints

Tape the joints with foil tape so the foil layer works as a continuous vapour control layer where the design relies on it.

Fire considerations

PIR is a combustible product. Building regulations restrict combustible materials in some situations, such as external walls of taller buildings; check what applies.

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

Getting PIR insulation boards onto your Bathgate site

Boards are light but bulky; they travel in wrapped packs and should be stored flat and dry. Bathgate is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.

Working out quantities for your Bathgate job

Insulating 30 m² of rafters, floor or wall takes 12 boards of 2400 × 1200 mm including offcuts. The thickness depends on the U-value you need, so check it before you order. Try the insulation calculator

Your questions answered

How thick should PIR insulation be?

It depends on where it goes and the U-value required. Pitched roofs often need 100 mm or more between and under rafters; floors and walls vary. Use the maker's U-value tables or ask your designer.

Do you deliver PIR insulation boards to Bathgate?

Yes. We deliver across Bathgate, including EH48, EH47. Bathgate 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 you deliver PIR insulation boards to a site with restricted access in Bathgate?

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.

Is PIR better than mineral wool?

PIR insulates more per millimetre, so it suits tight spaces. Mineral wool is non-combustible, cheaper per square metre and better for sound.