What type of drywall is fire-resistant?

What type of drywall is fire-resistant?

Type X drywall
Fireproof drywall is the common term; its industry name is Type X drywall. The thickness of this drywall is 5/8-inch, including all layers. Glass fibers are added to the board to help it slow down the fire. Also, because it is denser than normal gypsum and paper drywall, it takes longer for the fire to degrade it.

What is fire-resistant wall board?

Fire-rated gypsum board is a form of drywall that helps prevent the spread of flames across a home or business. Gypsum is approximately 21% chemically combined water, which greatly contributes to its effectiveness as a fire-resistive barrier.

How do I know if my drywall is fire rated?

Type X drywall has special core additives that allow it to be used in fire rated designs and usually comes in 5/8” thickness. Type X drywall products will have a UL/ULC Marking printed on the back of each board identifying it as a fire-resistance rated board.

Is there a non combustible drywall?

All drywall is manufactured using fire-resistant materials. Different types of drywall resist burning for different periods. Type C fire-rated drywall can resist burning for up to four hours. Fire-resistant drywall costs 50% more than regular drywall.

Is drywall safe around a fireplace?

Drywall + Fireplace = House Fire Unfortunately, this is highly flammable and is not an appropriate or safe fireplace surround. The sheetrock had to be removed and replaced with any type of non-combustible surround – stone, tile, marble, or metal.

What kind of drywall do you use for a fireplace?

Fire-rated Drywall Type X It slows down the passage of fire rather than stops passage completely. The drywall has a total thickness of 5/8 inches and is reinforced with glass fibers to help it retard fire.

Is purple drywall fire rated?

No. While all drywall is naturally fire-resistant, PURPLE drywall is unique because it also resists moisture, mold and mildew. Some PURPLE drywall products also stand up to scratches, scuffs, dents and sound.

Do they make 1/2 inch fire rated drywall?

This drywall has a specially formulated type C core to achieve superior performance when used in specific fire rated assemblies….1/2 x 4 x 12 Type C Fire-Rated Drywall at Menards®

Do I need special drywall around a fireplace?

We talked to the experts, and this is what we discovered. It would be best if you did not use regular drywall around a fireplace as it is considered to be highly flammable. Instead, it would be best to surround the fireplace area with non-combustible materials such as stone, tile, marble, or metal.

Can I use regular drywall around fireplace?

What type of insulation is fireproof?

Mineral wool.

Is all drywall fire resistant?

Although all drywall is fire resistant to a degree, type-X and type-C drywall are designed specifically to be used in fire-rated assemblies. These products help to contain fire in the area of its origin much better than regular drywall.

Is hardy board fireproof?

While James Hardie fiber cement is not considered a fireproof product, it is considered to be fire resistant. James Hardie siding products are non combustible and are considered by many building professionals to be a safer alternative than wood or vinyl siding. Is Hardie cement board fireproof?

Is drywall fire rated?

While beneficial, fire-rated drywall is often given more attributes than it truly has. This drywall is fire-rated but not fireproof. While it will slow down the passage of fire, it will not stop it. Type X drywall is only one of many methods homeowners should use to retard fire.