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Product Specification
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Product Description
VipaBoard thermal construction boards, often referred to as tilebacker boards are manufactured using high density rigid extruded polystyrene as its insulation core. The rigid lightweight core has a factory applied reinforced cementitious coating which provides a hard wearing robust surface that is perfect for the application of tiles/plaster and synthetic render. VipaBoards are produce in a wide range of thickness and sizes. They are used extensively within the construction industry for a wide range of applications such as insulating beneath electrical underfloor heating, as waterproof wall and floor boards for the creation of wetrooms and steamrooms, and for external or damp environments such as basements, garages and conservatories.
Please referred to these fixing instructions for full fixing advice.
Typical fixing applications:
Fixing directly onto internal stud framework and onto stud framework lined with plasterboard:
Note: VipaBoard must be 10mm thick or greater for use over unlined and plasterboard lined stud framework.
- 21 fixings per m2 based on 300mm stud centres for a 10mm thick VipaBoard
- 17 fixings per m2 based on 400mm stud centres for a 12.5 mm thick VipaBoard
- 17 fixings per m2 based on 600mm stud centres for a 20mm+ thick VipaBoard
(fixing quantities may be reduced if washers are used to span adjacent VipaBoards)
Fixing to Internal stud framework pre lined with Plywood
Note: 4mm thick VipaBoard is not suitable for fixing onto walls VipaBoard 6mm thick and above can be fixed over plywood lined stud framework
- 38 fixings per m2 Fixings for 6mm thick VipaBoard
- 21 fixings per m2 Fixings for 10 mm thick VipaBoard
(fixing quantities may be reduced if washers are used to span adjacent VipaBoards)
Delivery & Returns
Are there shipping costs and how will my order be deliverered?
Shipping costs may apply depending on the size, weight, and destination of your order. We offer both nationwide and local delivery services. Smaller items are typically shipped via courier, while larger or heavier orders (such as tiles or stone) are delivered using a pallet network.
Shipping charges are calculated at checkout based on the delivery location and the nature of the items purchased. Please ensure someone is available to receive the delivery, as pallet deliveries are kerbside and do not include unpacking or moving items indoors. We will do our best to inform you of your delivery date for all palletised orders.
For more detailed information about shipping options, charges, and delivery times, please visit our Shipping Your Order page.
Can I return unused or unwanted items?
Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
Can I return unused or unwanted tiles?
Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
Do you ship to Northern Ireland?
Yes, we ship both parcels and palletised goods from our UK warehouse to customers in Northern Ireland.
For parcels, no EORI or XI EORI number is required, and deliveries proceed as standard without additional customs documentation.
For palletised goods, customs requirements differ depending on the intended use:
- If the goods are not intended for retail in Northern Ireland, no further customs information is required.
- If the goods are intended for retail in Northern Ireland, you must provide a valid XI EORI number so we can complete the necessary customs procedures before dispatch.
To obtain an XI EORI number, you must first apply for a GB EORI number and then convert it to an XI EORI via the UK Government portal: https://www.gov.uk/eori/apply-for-eori.
We must receive your XI EORI number before we can dispatch palletised orders intended for retail use in Northern Ireland.