12.5mm Fire Plasterboard Tapered Edge 1800mm x 900mm ( 6″ x 3″ )

Fire Rated Plasterboard Tapered Edge 1800×900 – 12.5mm: Essential Fire Protection for UK Construction

Ensure superior fire safety in your building projects with our Fire Rated Plasterboard Tapered Edge 1800×900 – 12.5mm. This high-performance fire resistant plasterboard is specifically engineered to provide enhanced fire protection for internal walls, ceilings, and partitions, meeting stringent UK building regulations. Its robust gypsum core, fortified with special glass fibre and fire-retardant additives, significantly slows the spread of flames, offering crucial evacuation time in an emergency. The tapered edge design facilitates seamless jointing and a smooth, professional finish, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of drylining applications.

Key Features and Specifications

• Dimensions: 1800mm (Length) x 900mm (Width) x 12.5mm (Thickness).
• Composition: Aerated gypsum core reinforced with glass fibre and fire-retardant additives.
• Fire Resistance: Provides enhanced fire protection, capable of achieving up to 60 minutes fire resistance in single-layer systems and 120 minutes in double-layer systems, depending on the overall build-up.
• Edge Type: Tapered edge for easy taping, jointing, and a smooth, level finish.
• Identification: Distinctive pink paper facing for clear recognition as a fire-rated product.
• Compliance: Manufactured to meet EN 520 Type F standards, ensuring adherence to fire safety regulations.
• Thermal Conductivity: Approximately 0.24-0.25 W/mK.
• Weight: Approximately 16-16.8 kg per board.
• Ease of Use: Simple to score, snap, and install, promoting efficient project completion.

Applications

This 12.5mm fire rated plasterboard is incredibly versatile and essential for projects requiring heightened fire safety. It is widely used for creating fire-resistant internal partitions, wall linings, and ceiling systems in both residential and commercial properties. Its smaller 1800x900mm size makes it particularly suitable for challenging spaces such as loft conversions, where manoeuvrability is key. Common applications include domestic separating walls, corridors, garage-to-house fire walls, HMO room separation, and the encasement of structural steelwork to boost fire performance.

Delivery in and Around London

We offer reliable and efficient delivery of our Fire Rated Plasterboard Tapered Edge 1800×900 – 12.5mm across London and the surrounding counties. Our delivery service covers all London boroughs, including Croydon, Lewisham, Southwark, Camden, and Hackney, as well as Greater London areas such as Enfield, Bexley, Redbridge, and Barnet. We also extend our delivery to neighbouring counties like Kent, Essex, Surrey, and Hertfordshire. Trade quantities are always welcome, and we strive for prompt dispatch, with many orders available for next-day or 2-3 day delivery. Please note that deliveries are typically kerb-side, and free delivery options may be available for orders exceeding a specified value (e.g., £350-£550 ex VAT).