PIR Insulation Boards delivery in Rayleigh

What PIR insulation boards can we deliver to Rayleigh?

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

Planning the drop in Rayleigh

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

• In summer Rayleigh gets around 16h 39m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

Quantities: a worked example

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

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 England, building work is checked against the Approved Documents, for example Part A for structure and Part L for energy efficiency, through your council's building control team or a registered building control approver.

Your questions answered

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.

Can I add other materials to my Rayleigh delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from PIR insulation boards to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

Can PIR be used in external walls?

In some situations, but building regulations restrict combustible insulation in external walls of certain buildings. Check the rules for your building.

Do you deliver PIR insulation boards to trades and homeowners in Rayleigh?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.