Fire Resistant Gypsum Board

Drywall typically comes in 1 4 inch 3 8 inch and 1 2 inch thicknesses.
Fire resistant gypsum board. In addition to the usual gypsum found in regular drywall fire rated drywall contains glass fibers to form a super tough core. The passive fire resistance provided by fire resistant rated gypsum based assemblies for walls ceilings floors and other building systems slows or prevents the spread of fire allows time for evacuation and limits fire damage. 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. More o other specialty performance properties fire resistant gypsum panels are also manufactured with a number of added performance characteristics as well.
Type c fire rated drywall sometimes referred to as improved. Type x drywall is 5 8 inches thick. Fire resistant cement boards drywall the home depot store finder. Has a minimum fire rating for the assembly of 1 hour which is a typical requirement for many building codes.
Fire resistant gypsum board can be used in any assembly where the corresponding ul classified 1 2 type c or 5 8 type x drywall is approved. Get free shipping on qualified fire resistant cement boards or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department.