Plasterboard delivery in Stretford

What plasterboard can we deliver to Stretford?

• 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.
• Acoustic boardDenser board to reduce sound between rooms.
• Screws, tape and jointingDrywall screws, scrim and jointing compound.
• Moisture-resistant boardFor bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms.

Working out quantities for your Stretford job

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 Stretford delivery arrives

Boards are heavy and fragile at the edges; they travel flat and are best stored flat and dry. Stretford 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.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.

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.

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.

Plasterboard questions

What is thermal laminate board?

Plasterboard bonded to a layer of insulation, used to dry-line external walls and improve their insulation in one fixing.

Can I add other materials to my Stretford 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.

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 Stretford?

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