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Fire resistant drywall mud.
It s also handy for repairing cracks and holes in existing drywall and plaster surfaces.
Drywall mud comes in four basic types and each has its advantages and disadvantages.
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Drywall mud also called joint compound is a gypsum based paste used to finish drywall joints and corners in new drywall installations.
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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.
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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.
You may choose one type for your project or use a combination of compounds for the.
I d certainly pay a premium over standard drywall to have a more fire resistant structure.
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.
Fire resistant drywall is thicker and denser than standard drywall.
In addition to the usual gypsum found in regular drywall fire rated drywall contains glass fibers to form a super tough core.
Type x drywall is 5 8 inches thick.
Expect to pay around 11 for a 5 8 in thick 4 ft.
Drywall typically comes in 1 4 inch 3 8 inch and 1 2 inch thicknesses.
5 8 in x 4 ft x 12 ft.
Type x has good structural properties.
This tape as the name suggests is a fire resistant construction material that is designed to slow or prevent household fires.
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.
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Finally the gypsum and fiberglass are packed tighter and denser than with regular drywall.