Lead provides complete protection against ionising radiation. Our lead-lined plasterboard products are used in hospitals, dental surgeries and veterinary practices all over the world, to safeguard staff and patients. It’s a responsibility we take very seriously, which is why companies, advisors and facilities trust us and partner with us time and time again.
Firstly, it’s a very dense material so a relatively thin layer of lead offers reliable and proven protection against radiation. Secondly, its pliability and low bulk means it incorporates well into building materials, to create lead-lined plasterboard, battens and fillets.
When fitted, the lead is completely hidden from view - securely bonded to high quality plasterboard, plywood or MDF. This means the finished piece is aesthetically like any other high quality, room-lining material, whilst offering complete x-ray protection for staff and patients.
Our skilled team produces the widest range of lead-lined boards in the UK, from our sustainable manufacturing site in Derbyshire, UK
Choose what suits you
You can choose to line the board with our machine cast lead sheet in standard codes 1-8 (0.45 mm to 3.55 mm) or any thickness in-between. Our standard board size is 2.4m x 600 mm but we can accommodate bespoke sizes in plasterboard, plywood and MDF.
We love to offer a flexible service!
The thickness you require will depend on the application and clinical situation. We’d recommend that you consult a Radiation Protection Advisor before placing your order, and we can connect you with independent advisors for specialist advice.
BACKING BOARD | THICKNESS | SIZES | ADDITIONAL SIZES |
|---|---|---|---|
Plasterboard | 12.5 mm (standard thickness) 9 mm, 15 mm (range) | 2.4m x 600 mm
(standard size) |
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Plywood | 3.5 mm, 5.5 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 15 mm, 18 mm, 25 mm (range) | 2.4m x 600 mm
(standard size) |
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“Midland Lead’s extensive knowledge of lead-lined plasterboards proved invaluable for this project”
To maintain end-to-end quality control (ISO 9001 accredited quality system), all lead-lined boards are custom-built to your requirements at our workshop
We cut the machine cast lead to your exact size requirements
A specially developed bonding agent is applied to the chosen board material
The lead is trimmed to be precisely flush with the board
The lead sheet is applied to the board with exactly the right pressure to ensure even adherence
The bonded board is scrupulously quality checked to ensure it meets our rigorous standards and the exact customer requirements.
We always recommend involving a Radiation Protection Advisor from the start of your project, to advise on the correct thickness of lead and most appropriate construction method
Our fitting guide
Our fitting guide for small practices has been created in partnership with industry experts. It offers advice on how to install plain lead sheet and lead-lined boards and how to fit lead to walls, door frames and around electrical fittings. Do check with your Radiation Protection Advisor for the specifics of your project.
You will also need to calculate the actual weight of the bonded panels before applying them to walls or ceilings. This chart will help you...
Lead-lined board weight fitting guide (kgs/m)
LEAD THICKNESS | 12.5MM PLASTERBOARD | 12MM HARDWOOD PLYWOOD |
|---|---|---|
Code 3 (1.32mm) | 23kg | 32kg |
Code 4 (1.80mm) | 29kg | 37.5kg |
Code 5 (2.24mm) | 34kg | 42.5kg |
Code 6 (2.65mm) | 39kg | 47.5kg |
Code 7 (3.15mm) | 44kg | 52.5kg |
Code 8 (3.55mm) | 49kg | 57kg |
We supply high quality lead-lined battens to provide continuous cover at board joints, depending on your specific construction requirements. We can also supply patresses - plywood boards used for socket sealing.
Lead fillets are used to seal the radiation path at critical junctions such as internal or external corners. We supply lead fillets at either 50 mm (for plane joints) or 100 mm for internal and external corners.
Actually it’s not just the healthcare industry that benefits from lead-lined boards. With its high density, lead is also an exceptional material for sound-proofing. Lead-lined boards stop the escape of noise from either internal or external sources, and are widely used in media studios, cinemas, leisure, maritime and industrial environments where enhanced acoustic protection is needed.
We make it our business to understand your material requirements, sequencing of deliveries and any on-site handling or storing restrictions.
