In addition to the usual gypsum found in regular drywall fire rated drywall contains glass fibers to form a super tough core.
Fire resistant gypsum board.
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Or 3 5 8 inch 610 mm steel studs spaced 24 o c.
The passive fire resistance provided by fire resistant rated gypsum based assemblies for walls ceilings floors and other building systems slows or prevents the spread of fire allows time for evacuation and limits fire damage.
Type c fire rated drywall sometimes referred to as improved.
More o other specialty performance properties fire resistant gypsum panels are also manufactured with a number of added performance characteristics as well.
Drywall typically comes in 1 4 inch 3 8 inch and 1 2 inch thicknesses.
Finally the gypsum and fiberglass are packed tighter and denser than with regular drywall.
Fire resistant gypsum board can be used in any assembly where the corresponding ul classified 1 2 type c or 5 8 type x drywall is approved.
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