Each batch of sheetrock brand firecode compound yields approximately 75 minutes of working time.
Fire resistant drywall mud.
Once you have measured cut and hung your fire resistant drywall it must be taped and at least one coat of joint compound applied for the proper installation and fire rating.
The cost difference between type x and type c fire resistant drywall is small only a few cents per square foot.
Sheetrock brand firecode compoundis ul classified in accordance with astm e84 ansi ul 723 astm e814 ansi ul 1479 ulc s115 and astm e1966 ansi ul 2079.
Type x sheet and 12 for a sheet of type c with the same dimensions.
Type x has good structural properties.
It s also handy for repairing cracks and holes in existing drywall and plaster surfaces.
Item 11738 model gb99501200.
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Steve miller sylvan lake mi.
I d certainly pay a premium over standard drywall to have a more fire resistant structure.
In addition to the usual gypsum found in regular drywall fire rated drywall contains glass fibers to form a super tough core.
Type x drywall is 5 8 inches thick.
Drywall mud comes in four basic types and each has its advantages and disadvantages.
Fire resistant drywall is thicker and denser than standard drywall.
Drywall mud also called joint compound is a gypsum based paste used to finish drywall joints and corners in new drywall installations.
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.
5 8 in x 4 ft x 12 ft.
Expect to pay around 11 for a 5 8 in thick 4 ft.
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0 625 in x 4 ft x 12 ft fire shield drywall panel.
Finally the gypsum and fiberglass are packed tighter and denser than with regular drywall.
1 4 inch drywall for example isn t strong enough to provide support alone but can be installed over a surface that s already in place as in patching drywall.
This tape as the name suggests is a fire resistant construction material that is designed to slow or prevent household fires.