Plasterboard delivery in March

Plasterboard we supply in March

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

Things to check before you order

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.

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.

Before your March delivery arrives

Boards are heavy and fragile at the edges; they travel flat and are best stored flat and dry. March 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.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

A quick quantity check

A new 3.6 m partition 2.7 m high, boarded on both sides, is 19.44 m² of board: 8 sheets of 2400 × 1200 mm with 10% for cutting, and about 280 drywall screws. Try the plasterboard calculator

Your questions answered

Can you deliver plasterboard to a site with restricted access in March?

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.

Can plasterboard be stored outside?

No. Keep boards flat, off the ground and dry, ideally inside the building.

Do you deliver plasterboard to trades and homeowners in March?

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

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.