Plasterboard for Thamesmead, delivered to site

Which plasterboard can you order in Thamesmead?

• Thermal laminate boardPlasterboard bonded to insulation for dry-lining external walls.
• Fire-resistant boardHigher fire performance for garages, escape routes and separating walls.
• Acoustic boardDenser board to reduce sound between rooms.
• Moisture-resistant boardFor bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms.
• Standard plasterboardWallboard for walls and ceilings in 9.5, 12.5 and 15 mm.

How much will you need?

A new 2.4 m partition 2.7 m high, boarded on both sides, is 12.96 m² of board: 5 sheets of 2400 × 1200 mm with 10% for cutting, and about 175 drywall screws. Try the plasterboard calculator

How delivery works in Thamesmead

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

• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.

Picking the right product

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.

Common questions from Thamesmead

Can plasterboard be stored outside?

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

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

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.

Do you deliver plasterboard to trades and homeowners in Thamesmead?

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

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.