Yes, it will eventually burn and crumble, but takes longer to get to that stage.
does fire burn compounds and produce waste>
you cant you have to let the fire burn
gypsum plaster does not burn or catch fire. It is essentially rock.
Water.
Fire needs oxygen to burn.
Yes, sheetrock is fire resistant.
It's drywall that has a fire resistant additive, and is also thicker.
It's a waste of time and it will not burn totally.
You must use 5/*" sheetrock Local codes can vary - check with your building Dept
Sheetrock is a brand name for a brand of gypsum board, and by it's nature, it fire resistant (it is made of ground up gypsum rock, mixed with water, extruded in a ribbon). Check with a building supply dealer for fire code rated drywall- it will be the correct thickness.
It means you used 5/8 sheetrock. A garage which has a wall common to a living are is required to have 5/8" rock.
No, it will burn, but needs very high heat to do it.
Yes, the average 1/2" thick board has a nominal 30 minute fire resistance.
Fire rating is related to the materials used and the openings they cover. You may use sheetrock/gypsum/plasterboard in various thicknesses to make a fire-resistant wall up to two hours. You may need inter-stud firestops, and you may need to take care of any windows, doors, or other openings through the fire rated partition. Your local building or fire code will specify how thick the layers must be, and the other details.
Burn After Reading (2008) is rated R.
does fire burn compounds and produce waste>
The TV Series "Burn Notice" is rated 13.