Plasterboard for Bristol, delivered to site

Plasterboard we supply in Bristol

• Screws, tape and jointingDrywall screws, scrim and jointing compound.
• Fire-resistant boardHigher fire performance for garages, escape routes and separating walls.
• Thermal laminate boardPlasterboard bonded to insulation for dry-lining external walls.
• Tapered and square edgeTapered edge for taped joints; square edge for skimming.

Quantities: a worked example

A new 6 m partition 2.4 m high, boarded on both sides, is 28.8 m² of board: 11 sheets of 2400 × 1200 mm with 10% for cutting, and about 385 drywall screws. Try the plasterboard calculator

Choosing plasterboard

Tapered or square edge?

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

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.

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.

Before your Bristol delivery arrives

Boards are heavy and fragile at the edges; they travel flat and are best stored flat and dry. Bristol is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around BS1 are priced to the exact address.

Ordering plasterboard for Bristol: FAQs

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Bristol?

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.

Can I add other materials to my Bristol 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.

What is thermal laminate board?

Plasterboard bonded to a layer of insulation, used to dry-line external walls and improve their insulation in one fixing.

Can plasterboard be stored outside?

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