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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.
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Do you need fireproof sheetrock behind a fireplace?
It is put behind a fireplace as a precaution, like waterproof sheetrock in bathrooms.
What chemical is used to fireproof wood?
I belive sodium silicate can be used to fireproof wood and your ugly face >:-D
Are used office fireproof file cabinets really fireproof?
Sometimes the term fireproof is misleading. Most often, cabinets and safes that are called fireproof are really only safe from fire up to certain degree of heat. Sometimes that degree can be quite low.
Is there a better way to bond wood and sheetrock lasting years as as door?
Sheetrock or drywall should never be used as part of a door. It is just not durable enough.
What is used in sheetrock?
Calcium sulphate dihydrate is the primary material in drywall.
Is sheetrock an conductor or a insulator?
Sheetrock, drywall or gypsum are insulators.
Is sheetrock fire resistant?
Yes, sheetrock is fire resistant.
How do you install sheetrock?
should you install sheetrock horizontal or vertical
How are insulation and sheetrock related?
Insulation and sheetrock are related only in the sense that they are used in walls. When one side is drywalled insulation batts can be stuffed in the other side and then boarded up.
Why fiberglass used to insulate buildings?
Lightweight, relatively inexpensive and fireproof.
Will sheetrock or drywall ruin darts?
No it will actually ruin your Sheetrock or Drywall
What are the worldwide earnings for Fireproof?
Fireproof earned $33,351,975.
