Plasterboard for Livingston, delivered to site

Choosing from our plasterboard range

• Thermal laminate boardPlasterboard bonded to insulation for dry-lining external walls.
• Acoustic boardDenser board to reduce sound between rooms.
• Tapered and square edgeTapered edge for taped joints; square edge for skimming.
• Moisture-resistant boardFor bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms.

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.

Quantities: a worked example

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

Getting plasterboard onto your Livingston site

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

• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.

Questions about plasterboard delivery in Livingston

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.

How soon can plasterboard be delivered in Livingston?

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 Livingston?

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.