Plasterboard for sites in Edinburgh and the Lothians

What plasterboard can we deliver to Edinburgh and the Lothians?

• 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.
• Screws, tape and jointingDrywall screws, scrim and jointing compound.
• Acoustic boardDenser board to reduce sound between rooms.
• Thermal laminate boardPlasterboard bonded to insulation for dry-lining external walls.

Plasterboard delivered in Edinburgh and the Lothians towns

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How much will you need?

A new 4.2 m partition 2.4 m high, boarded on both sides, is 20.16 m² of board: 8 sheets of 2400 × 1200 mm with 10% for cutting, and about 280 drywall screws. Try the plasterboard calculator

Planning the drop in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• On busy streets in Edinburgh and the Lothians, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

Plasterboard: choosing well

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.

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 Scotland most building work needs a building warrant from the local authority, assessed against the Building Standards Technical Handbooks.

Plasterboard questions

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 you deliver plasterboard to a site with restricted access in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

What thickness plasterboard for walls?

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

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Edinburgh and the Lothians?

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.