Plasterboard for Braintree, delivered to site

Which plasterboard can you order in Braintree?

• Thermal laminate boardPlasterboard bonded to insulation for dry-lining external walls.
• Fire-resistant boardHigher fire performance for garages, escape routes and separating walls.
• Acoustic boardDenser board to reduce sound between rooms.
• Standard plasterboardWallboard for walls and ceilings in 9.5, 12.5 and 15 mm.

How delivery works in Braintree

Boards are heavy and fragile at the edges; they travel flat and are best stored flat and dry. Braintree 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.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.

Quantities: a worked example

A new 4.2 m partition 2.7 m high, boarded on both sides, is 22.68 m² of board: 9 sheets of 2400 × 1200 mm with 10% for cutting, and about 315 drywall screws. Try the plasterboard calculator

Plasterboard: choosing well

Which thickness?

12.5 mm is the everyday choice for walls and ceilings on 400 or 600 mm centres; 9.5 mm suits ceilings at 400 mm centres. Fire and acoustic designs may call for 15 mm or two layers.

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.

Plasterboard in Braintree: questions

Can I add other materials to my Braintree delivery?

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

How many screws per board?

Around 30 to 40 drywall screws for a 2400 × 1200 board on a wall, with screws at about 300 mm centres.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Braintree?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

What thickness plasterboard for walls?

12.5 mm is the standard choice for walls on studs at 400 or 600 mm centres.