2 Hour Fire Rated Drywall

This certifies that the drywall system is fire rated.
2 hour fire rated drywall. We can install one and two hour fire rated systems. Most type x drywall has a one hour fire rating. 19 1 mm air space on each side. Use special fiberglass rated for use in firewalls.
Type c fire rated drywall sometimes referred to as improved. 25 4 mm shaftliner panels friction fit between studs and a minimum 3 4 in. Mount a 1 1 2 inch fiberglass barrier inside the studs. Use steel studs and two layers of 1 2 inch type c drywall on each side of the studs for a two hour fire rating on an interior wall.
The 2 hour area separation wall system is a 2 hour fire wall consisting of 2 in. Type x is by no means 100 percent fireproof. Or 3 5 8 inch 610 mm steel studs spaced 24 o c. 6 usg fire resistant assemblies test certiļ¬cation test conditions and fire and sound tested assemblies listed in this selector are based on characteristics properties and performance certificationof materials and systems obtained under controlled test conditions as set forth in the appropriate astm standard in effect at the time of test.
Simply it is drywall that will stand up against flame longer than regular drywall. These listings are short summaries to serve as a. Has a minimum fire rating for the assembly of 1 hour which is a typical requirement for many building codes. Why fireproof drywall is fire rated.
Every fire rated installation comes with the appropriate documentation from the supplier. Have a look at this example of a fire rated certificate. 50 8 mm light gauge steel h studs that secure two layers of 1 in. Gypsum panel end joints located midway between continuous channels and attached to additional pieces of channels 54 1372 mm long with screws 12 305 mm o c.
Get free shipping on qualified fire resistant drywall sheets or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Type x fire rated gypsum drywall that is 5 8 inch 15 9mm thick and installed on each side of nominal 2 inch x 4 inch 38x89mm wood studs spaced 16 inch 400mm o c. 1 2 12 7 mm toughrock fireguard c or 1 2 12 7 mm densarmor plus fireguard c gypsum panel applied perpendicular to resilient channels 24 610 mm o c. These wall assembly files are used for planning and estimation purposes for many ul wall types such as fire rated wall assemblies.
One hour fire rated. As added benefits type x absorbs sound slightly better and is slightly stronger than conventional 3 8 inch or 1 2 inch drywall. Usg provides resources here for our ul wall assemblies for seamless integration into any construction project. There are many ways to meet the requirements for 2 hour fire rated separation walls including foundation to roof masonry walls separating the units.