Fire Rated Drywall Menards

Type c fire rated drywall has more glass fiber reinforcement and other ingredients in the gypsum core that makes its fire resistive properties superior to type x.

Fire rated drywall menards. In addition to the usual gypsum found in regular drywall fire rated drywall contains glass fibers to form a super tough core. 5 8 x 4 x 12 type c fire rated drywall at menards. Finally the gypsum and fiberglass are packed tighter and denser than with regular drywall. Get free shipping on qualified fire resistant drywall sheets or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department.

Fire rated wallboard is made with cores formulated to offer greater fire resistance than regular wallboard. Flame fighter e z tape s patented fire tape works for both wood and steel construction. E z tape has passed full scale tests for one hour and two hour fire ratings. 5 8 x 4 x 12.

Type x drywall is 5 8 inches thick. 5 8 x 4 x 12 type x fire rated drywall at menards. The core has been reinforced with the addition of glass fibers increasing its strength and its resistance to the passage of heat. Merchandise credit check is not valid towards purchases made on menards com.

Type x fire rated gypsum drywall that is 5 8 inch 15 9mm thick and installed on each side of nominal 2 inch x 4 inch 38x89mm wood studs spaced 16 inch 400mm o c. Click to add item 5 8 x 4 x 8 toughrock lightweight fire rated drywall board to the compare list. Or 3 5 8 inch 610 mm steel studs spaced 24 o c. These wall assembly files are used for planning and estimation purposes for many ul wall types such as fire rated wall assemblies.

Generally these fire resistant wallboards used to delay heat transfer to structural members are designated as type x products. Type c fire rated drywall sometimes referred to as improved. Lightweight fire rated drywall board is noncombustible per astm e136 with a dimensionally stable gypsum core. What is the difference between one hour fire rated drywall and three hour fire rated drywall and where would each one be used.

Usg provides resources here for our ul wall assemblies for seamless integration into any construction project. Weighs approximately 123 pounds. It is approved for both walls and ceilings. Tapered edges for smooth finished joints.

This drywall has a specially formulated type c core to achieve superior performance when used in specific fire rated assemblies. You can apply our fire tape in temperatures as low as 30 degrees fahrenheit. Using an easy mudless application flame fighter can be applied directly to clean drywall.