The 5 8 inch fire code drywall called type x increases a wall s fire rating to a minimum of 1 hour from the 30 minute rating for standard inch drywall.
Fire resistant drywall mud.
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It s also handy for repairing cracks and holes in existing drywall and plaster surfaces.
0 625 in x 4 ft x 12 ft fire shield drywall panel.
You may choose one type for your project or use a combination of compounds for the.
Finally the gypsum and fiberglass are packed tighter and denser than with regular drywall.
Drywall typically comes in 1 4 inch 3 8 inch and 1 2 inch thicknesses.
Fire resistant drywall is thicker and denser than standard drywall.
Type x drywall is 5 8 inches thick.
Each batch of sheetrock brand firecode compound yields approximately 75 minutes of working time.
This tape as the name suggests is a fire resistant construction material that is designed to slow or prevent household fires.
Expect to pay around 11 for a 5 8 in thick 4 ft.
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Item 11738 model gb99501200.
In addition to the usual gypsum found in regular drywall fire rated drywall contains glass fibers to form a super tough core.
Drywall mud also called joint compound is a gypsum based paste used to finish drywall joints and corners in new drywall installations.
The cost difference between type x and type c fire resistant drywall is small only a few cents per square foot.
Type x has good structural properties.
I d certainly pay a premium over standard drywall to have a more fire resistant structure.
Drywall mud comes in four basic types and each has its advantages and disadvantages.
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1 4 inch drywall for example isn t strong enough to provide support alone but can be installed over a surface that s already in place as in patching drywall.
5 8 in x 4 ft x 12 ft.
Sheetrock brand firecode compoundis ul classified in accordance with astm e84 ansi ul 723 astm e814 ansi ul 1479 ulc s115 and astm e1966 ansi ul 2079.