Fire Resistant Drywall Mud

Drywall mud also called joint compound is a gypsum based paste used to finish drywall joints and corners in new drywall installations.

Fire resistant drywall mud.

Each batch of sheetrock brand firecode compound yields approximately 75 minutes of working time. Drywall mud comes in four basic types and each has its advantages and disadvantages. Drywall typically comes in 1 4 inch 3 8 inch and 1 2 inch thicknesses. I d certainly pay a premium over standard drywall to have a more fire resistant structure.

Type x drywall is 5 8 inches thick. In addition to the usual gypsum found in regular drywall fire rated drywall contains glass fibers to form a super tough core. This tape as the name suggests is a fire resistant construction material that is designed to slow or prevent household fires. You may choose one type for your project or use a combination of compounds for the.

Fire resistant drywall is thicker and denser than standard drywall. Expect to pay around 11 for a 5 8 in thick 4 ft. Get free shipping on qualified fire resistant drywall tape or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. 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.

Drywall thickness drywall thickness ranges from 1 4 inch to 5 8 inch with each serving a different purpose. Steve miller sylvan lake mi. Type x has good structural properties. 0 625 in x 4 ft x 12 ft fire shield drywall panel.

5 8 in x 4 ft x 12 ft. Item 11738 model gb99501200. 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. It s also handy for repairing cracks and holes in existing drywall and plaster surfaces.

The cost difference between type x and type c fire resistant drywall is small only a few cents per square foot. Type x sheet and 12 for a sheet of type c with the same dimensions. 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.