Plasterboard for Farnworth, delivered to site

Which plasterboard can you order in Farnworth?

• 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.
• Fire-resistant boardHigher fire performance for garages, escape routes and separating walls.
• Acoustic boardDenser board to reduce sound between rooms.

A quick quantity check

A new 2.4 m partition 2.4 m high, boarded on both sides, is 11.52 m² of board: 5 sheets of 2400 × 1200 mm with 10% for cutting, and about 175 drywall screws. Try the plasterboard calculator

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.

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.

Planning the drop in Farnworth

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

• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

Your questions answered

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.

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 Farnworth?

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.

Do you deliver plasterboard to trades and homeowners in Farnworth?

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