Plasterboard for Exeter, delivered to site

What plasterboard can we deliver to Exeter?

• Screws, tape and jointingDrywall screws, scrim and jointing compound.
• Thermal laminate boardPlasterboard bonded to insulation for dry-lining external walls.
• Moisture-resistant boardFor bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms.
• Fire-resistant boardHigher fire performance for garages, escape routes and separating walls.
• Standard plasterboardWallboard for walls and ceilings in 9.5, 12.5 and 15 mm.

Planning the drop in Exeter

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

• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• In summer Exeter gets around 16h 30m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• With roughly 7h 57m of daylight in Exeter around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

Choosing plasterboard

Tapered or square edge?

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

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.

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.

Quantities: a worked example

A new 3 m partition 2.7 m high, boarded on both sides, is 16.2 m² of board: 7 sheets of 2400 × 1200 mm with 10% for cutting, and about 245 drywall screws. Try the plasterboard calculator

Plasterboard questions

What thickness plasterboard for walls?

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

How many plasterboards do I need?

Divide the wall or ceiling area by 2.88 m² (one 2400 × 1200 sheet) and add about 10 percent for cutting. Our plasterboard calculator also gives the screws.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Exeter?

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.

Do you deliver plasterboard to trades and homeowners in Exeter?

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