5/8" Light Weight Firecode Core (Type X) Drywall Gypsum Panel - 4' x 12'
Fire rated wallboard is used for interior walls and ceilings in residential and commercial applications that require specific fire rated assemblies. It is designed for direct attachment by screws, nails or adhesive to wood or metal framing and even existing surfaces.
Type X & Type C gypsum panels are 3rd party certified for fire ratings of up to 4 hours in walls, 3 hours in ceilings and 4 hours for column protection.
Benefits are:
- Fire-Resistant dry construction for interior use in areas near heat sources (furnaces, wood stoves, etc.), garages and main living areas.
- Quicker and easier installation
- Easy to score and snap
- Tapered edges for cleaner finishing
- Once primed, can be painted, wallpapered, or textured, like regular drywall, for the desired look