Plasterboard delivery in Scottish Borders

Plasterboard available for Scottish Borders delivery

• Standard plasterboardWallboard for walls and ceilings in 9.5, 12.5 and 15 mm.
• Thermal laminate boardPlasterboard bonded to insulation for dry-lining external walls.
• Screws, tape and jointingDrywall screws, scrim and jointing compound.
• Fire-resistant boardHigher fire performance for garages, escape routes and separating walls.
• Moisture-resistant boardFor bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms.

Plasterboard delivered in Scottish Borders towns

• Plasterboard in Hawick
• Plasterboard in Galashiels
• Plasterboard in Peebles
• Plasterboard in Kelso
• Plasterboard in Selkirk

Quantities: a worked example

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

Delivery to Scottish Borders: what helps

Boards are heavy and fragile at the edges; they travel flat and are best stored flat and dry. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Scottish Borders.

• On busy streets in Scottish Borders, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.

Choosing plasterboard

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.

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.

In Scotland most building work needs a building warrant from the local authority, assessed against the Building Standards Technical Handbooks.

Your questions answered

Do you deliver plasterboard to trades and homeowners in Scottish Borders?

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.

Can I add other materials to my Scottish Borders delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from plasterboard to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

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.