Fire Rated Fire Resistant Drywall

For example a fire rated drywall board is approved for use as part of a certified wall.
Fire rated fire resistant drywall. Finally the gypsum and fiberglass are packed tighter and denser than with regular drywall. Added to the core of type x and type c panels noncombustible glass fibers help gypsum panels to resist crumbling during a fire. The exact fire rating of durock is dependent on the other materials used during construction but a panel 1 4 or 1 2 inch thick typically provides an additional hour of fire protection. The goal in using fire resistant drywall is to slow the spread of fire from its origin limit the damage that is done and provide occupants time to evacuate to safety.
A certification process determines the fire rating of a wall system. Every fire rated installation comes with the appropriate documentation from the supplier. Type c fire rated drywall sometimes referred to as improved. Has a minimum fire rating for the assembly of 1 hour which is a typical requirement for many building codes.
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. I d certainly pay a premium over standard drywall to have a more fire resistant structure. Steve miller sylvan lake mi. Get free shipping on qualified fire resistant drywall or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department.
Have a look at this example of a fire rated certificate. Type x drywall is 5 8 inches thick. What is fire resistance rated construction. The inherent non combustibility of drywall appropriate selection of drywall type and proper installation all contribute to the overall resistance of drywall to fire.
Or 3 5 8 inch 610 mm steel studs spaced 24 o c. Glass fibers enhance fire resistance. We can install one and two hour fire rated systems. In addition to the usual gypsum found in regular drywall fire rated drywall contains glass fibers to form a super tough core.
Although all drywall is fire resistant to a degree type x and type c drywall are designed specifically to be used in fire rated assemblies. Drywall typically comes in 1 4 inch 3 8 inch and 1 2 inch thicknesses. One hour fire rated. A durock panel with a thickness of 1 2 or 5 8 inch can provide two hours of fire protection when installed correctly and in conjunction with all fireproofing.
Get free shipping on qualified fire resistant drywall sheets or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. 1 hour and 2 hour fire rated drywall. How are walls fire rated. This certifies that the drywall system is fire rated.