Plasterboard for Pontypool, delivered to site

Which plasterboard can you order in Pontypool?

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

Estimating your plasterboard

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

Getting the right plasterboard

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.

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.

Delivery to Pontypool: what helps

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

• On busy streets in Pontypool, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.

Plasterboard questions

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 Pontypool?

Yes. We deliver across Pontypool, including NP4. Pontypool is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Do you deliver plasterboard to trades and homeowners in Pontypool?

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.