Order plasterboard for delivery in Loughborough

Which plasterboard can you order in Loughborough?

• Thermal laminate boardPlasterboard bonded to insulation for dry-lining external walls.
• Standard plasterboardWallboard for walls and ceilings in 9.5, 12.5 and 15 mm.
• Fire-resistant boardHigher fire performance for garages, escape routes and separating walls.
• Moisture-resistant boardFor bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms.
• Tapered and square edgeTapered edge for taped joints; square edge for skimming.

Quantities: a worked example

A new 6 m partition 2.4 m high, boarded on both sides, is 28.8 m² of board: 11 sheets of 2400 × 1200 mm with 10% for cutting, and about 385 drywall screws. Try the plasterboard calculator

Plasterboard: choosing well

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.

Delivering plasterboard in Loughborough

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

• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around LE11 are priced to the exact address.

Questions about plasterboard delivery in Loughborough

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.

Do you deliver plasterboard to Loughborough?

Yes. We deliver across Loughborough, including LE11, LE12. Loughborough is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Loughborough?

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.