Plasterboard for sites in Cumbria

Plasterboard we supply in Cumbria

• Acoustic boardDenser board to reduce sound between rooms.
• Screws, tape and jointingDrywall screws, scrim and jointing compound.
• Moisture-resistant boardFor bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms.
• Standard plasterboardWallboard for walls and ceilings in 9.5, 12.5 and 15 mm.
• Tapered and square edgeTapered edge for taped joints; square edge for skimming.

Plasterboard delivered in Cumbria towns

• Plasterboard in Carlisle
• Plasterboard in Barrow-in-Furness
• Plasterboard in Kendal
• Plasterboard in Whitehaven
• Plasterboard in Workington

How much will you need?

A new 4.8 m partition 2.7 m high, boarded on both sides, is 25.92 m² of board: 10 sheets of 2400 × 1200 mm with 10% for cutting, and about 350 drywall screws. Try the plasterboard calculator

Before your Cumbria delivery arrives

Boards are heavy and fragile at the edges; they travel flat and are best stored flat and dry. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Cumbria.

• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• On busy streets in Cumbria, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

Choosing plasterboard

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.

Ordering plasterboard for Cumbria: FAQs

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.

Can I add other materials to my Cumbria 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.

Do you deliver plasterboard to trades and homeowners in Cumbria?

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

Can plasterboard be stored outside?

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