12.5mm Fire Plasterboard Tapered Edge 2400mm x 1200mm ( 8″ x 4″ )

The 12.5mm Fire Plasterboard Tapered Edge 2400mm x 1200mm (8′ x 4′) is an essential building material designed to significantly enhance fire safety in both residential and commercial properties. This high-performance fire-rated plasterboard, also known as pink plasterboard due to its distinctive colour, features a specially formulated gypsum core reinforced with glass fibres and other additives, providing superior resistance to fire spread. Its tapered edges ensure a seamless finish, making it perfect for jointing and direct decoration or plastering.

Ideal for drylining systems, this fire plasterboard meets stringent UK building regulations, offering dependable fire protection for various internal applications. It is easy to cut and install, aligning with common framing centres to minimise waste and accelerate project timelines.

Key Features and Specifications

• Material: Reinforced gypsum core with glass fibres and additives.
• Dimensions: 2400mm (Length) x 1200mm (Width) x 12.5mm (Thickness).
• Coverage: 2.88m² per board.
• Edge Detail: Tapered Edge for easy jointing and a smooth finish.
• Fire Resistance: Provides enhanced fire protection, offering up to 1 hour with a single layer and 2 hours with a double layer application.
• Compliance: Manufactured to BS EN 520 and EN 520 Type F standards, with a Euroclass A2 fire rating.
• Thermal Conductivity: 0.24 W/mK.
• Colour: Distinctive pink paper face for easy identification as a fire-rated product.
• Weight: Approximately 28.80 kg per board (10kg/m²).
• Installation: Easy to score and snap for rapid installation, suitable for fixing to timber or metal studs.

Applications

This versatile 12.5mm fire plasterboard is suitable for a wide range of internal applications where enhanced fire protection is paramount. It is commonly used in:

• Internal Partitions: Ideal for stud walls in both residential and commercial settings requiring consistent fire protection performance.
• Ceilings and Soffits: Perfect for fire-rated ceilings in kitchens, corridors, utility rooms, and loft spaces.
• Wall Linings: Designed for drylining internal surfaces that require additional fire protection.
• Garages and Conversions: A reliable choice for areas needing improved fire separation between internal zones.
• Door Surrounds and Service Areas: Commonly installed around fire-rated door sets, boiler enclosures, and areas with heat-producing equipment.
• Structural Steel Encasements: Can be used to create fire-resistant encasements for structural steelwork.

Delivery in and Around London

We offer reliable delivery of 12.5mm Fire Plasterboard Tapered Edge throughout 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. This fire plasterboard is available in single sheets and bulk trade quantities to meet the demands of any project, big or small.