Plasterboard for Newtown, delivered to site

Choosing from our plasterboard range

• Standard plasterboardWallboard for walls and ceilings in 9.5, 12.5 and 15 mm.
• Screws, tape and jointingDrywall screws, scrim and jointing compound.
• Acoustic boardDenser board to reduce sound between rooms.
• Moisture-resistant boardFor bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms.
• Thermal laminate boardPlasterboard bonded to insulation for dry-lining external walls.

Working out quantities for your Newtown job

A new 6 m partition 2.7 m high, boarded on both sides, is 32.4 m² of board: 13 sheets of 2400 × 1200 mm with 10% for cutting, and about 455 drywall screws. Try the plasterboard calculator

Plasterboard: choosing well

Tapered or square edge?

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

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.

Wales has its own Approved Documents, including its own Part L for energy efficiency, and building control is handled by the local authority or a registered approver.

Planning the drop in Newtown

Boards are heavy and fragile at the edges; they travel flat and are best stored flat and dry. Newtown 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.
• On busy streets in Newtown, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Ordering plasterboard for Newtown: FAQs

How many screws per board?

Around 30 to 40 drywall screws for a 2400 × 1200 board on a wall, with screws at about 300 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.

Do you deliver plasterboard to trades and homeowners in Newtown?

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

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

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.