Plasterboard delivery in Blackburn

Which plasterboard can you order in Blackburn?

• Screws, tape and jointingDrywall screws, scrim and jointing compound.
• Fire-resistant boardHigher fire performance for garages, escape routes and separating walls.
• Tapered and square edgeTapered edge for taped joints; square edge for skimming.
• Standard plasterboardWallboard for walls and ceilings in 9.5, 12.5 and 15 mm.
• Acoustic boardDenser board to reduce sound between rooms.

Getting the right plasterboard

Which board type?

Use moisture-resistant board in wet rooms, fire board where a fire rating is required, and acoustic board for quieter rooms. Building regulations or your design set the requirement.

Tapered or square edge?

Tapered edge boards are for taping and jointing without a skim; square edge boards are normally skimmed.

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.

Delivery to Blackburn: what helps

Boards are heavy and fragile at the edges; they travel flat and are best stored flat and dry. Blackburn 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.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.

Quantities: a worked example

A new 4.8 m partition 2.4 m high, boarded on both sides, is 23.04 m² of board: 9 sheets of 2400 × 1200 mm with 10% for cutting, and about 315 drywall screws. Try the plasterboard calculator

Your questions answered

Can plasterboard be stored outside?

No. Keep boards flat, off the ground and dry, ideally inside the building.

Do you deliver plasterboard to Blackburn?

Yes. We deliver across Blackburn, including BB1, BB2, BB3. Blackburn is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

How soon can plasterboard be delivered in Blackburn?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.

What plasterboard for a bathroom?

Moisture-resistant board for general bathroom walls and ceilings. In shower areas use a tile backer board designed for wet areas.