Plasterboard delivery in Eccles

Our plasterboard range for Eccles jobs

• Tapered and square edgeTapered edge for taped joints; square edge for skimming.
• Acoustic boardDenser board to reduce sound between rooms.
• Fire-resistant boardHigher fire performance for garages, escape routes and separating walls.
• Moisture-resistant boardFor bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms.
• Screws, tape and jointingDrywall screws, scrim and jointing compound.

Before you order 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.

Getting plasterboard onto your Eccles site

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

• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• 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 the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.

How much will you need?

A new 3.6 m partition 2.7 m high, boarded on both sides, is 19.44 m² of board: 8 sheets of 2400 × 1200 mm with 10% for cutting, and about 280 drywall screws. Try the plasterboard calculator

Your questions answered

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.

How soon can plasterboard be delivered in Eccles?

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.

Do you deliver plasterboard to trades and homeowners in Eccles?

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

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.