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. 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. Expect to pay around 11 for a 5 8 in thick 4 ft. Type x has good structural properties. 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.
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. Type x drywall is 5 8 inches thick. 5 8 in x 4 ft x 12 ft. Fire resistant drywall is thicker and denser than standard drywall.
Get free shipping on qualified fire resistant drywall or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Get free shipping on qualified fire resistant drywall tape or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. This tape as the name suggests is a fire resistant construction material that is designed to slow or prevent household fires. Drywall typically comes in 1 4 inch 3 8 inch and 1 2 inch thicknesses.
Drywall thickness drywall thickness ranges from 1 4 inch to 5 8 inch with each serving a different purpose. Type x sheet and 12 for a sheet of type c with the same dimensions. Item 11738 model gb99501200. Drywall mud comes in four basic types and each has its advantages and disadvantages.
0 625 in x 4 ft x 12 ft fire shield drywall panel. It s also handy for repairing cracks and holes in existing drywall and plaster surfaces. 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. Steve miller sylvan lake mi.
Each batch of sheetrock brand firecode compound yields approximately 75 minutes of working time. You may choose one type for your project or use a combination of compounds for the. Finally the gypsum and fiberglass are packed tighter and denser than with regular drywall.