Plasterboard for Salford, delivered to site

Choosing from our plasterboard range

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

Things to check before you order

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.

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.

Sizing your order

A new 2.4 m partition 2.4 m high, boarded on both sides, is 11.52 m² of board: 5 sheets of 2400 × 1200 mm with 10% for cutting, and about 175 drywall screws. Try the plasterboard calculator

Before your Salford delivery arrives

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

• With roughly 7h 28m of daylight in Salford around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Ordering plasterboard for Salford: FAQs

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Salford?

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.

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.

Can plasterboard be stored outside?

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

Do you deliver plasterboard to Salford?

Yes. We deliver across Salford, including M6, M5, M50, M17. Salford is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.