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It's drywall that has a fire resistant additive, and is also thicker.
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∙ 14y ago5/8X is used in garages where fire rated sheetrock is required.
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What does fire code drywall weigh?
Approximately 2.4 pounds per sq ft.
What is the weight of 4' x 12' x 58 fire-code drywall?
Approximately 110 pounds.
What is 3 hour drywall?
It is drywall that will be fire-resistant for 3 hours.
How do you build a two hour fire rated drywall wall for commercial purposes?
You use 5/8 fire proof drywall on both sides.
What is 3 hour?
It is drywall that will be fire-resistant for 3 hours.
Is fire rated drywall required for residential construction?
Fire retardant drywall should used when you finish off an attached garage as well as using a steel door on "passage" areas.
What is the workers compensation class code for drywall tape and bed?
5445
How much to hang 500 sq ft of drywall?
I have seen a crew do it in one day for $700 here in CT. (and they were working with fire code sheet rock). This was strictly to hang it, taping was not included.
Is fire rated drywall type x heavier than regular drywall?
yes it seems to be...not sure how much but ive been a drywaller for 20-21 years.
How do you fire proof your home?
The best way to fire proof your home is to have firesafe drywall. You can also make sure your outlets are safe.
What is fireproof sheetrock and is it still used?
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.
What is a 1 Hour fire-rated ceiling for a basement?
1 hour fire-rated ceiling for basement is basically, 2 5/8's drywall doubled up. Also anything protruding or flow-throughs need to be caulked with fire rated caulking. Make sure that when you hang the first sheet of drywall that you take, mud and then put the other piece up. That is what makes it 1 hour.
