Fire Resistant Drywall Tape

Drywall thickness drywall thickness ranges from 1 4 inch to 5 8 inch with each serving a different purpose.
Fire resistant drywall tape. Certainteed type c fire resistant drywall is available in a variety of lengths and widths. I d certainly pay a premium over standard drywall to have a more fire resistant structure. It has a thickness of 7 00 mil to 8 99 mil. 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.
Fire tape mudless drywall joint tape model 99251 12 3 27 95 27 95. Drywall typically comes in 1 4 inch 3 8 inch and 1 2 inch thicknesses. Cut the fire tape with scissors. Steve miller sylvan lake mi.
It s noncorrosive to copper wire and resistant to typical automotive fluids. Free delivery with 45 order. Truck tool rental. Hold the fire tape roll up the the wall near the joint between the mounted drywall panels and unroll enough fire tape to cover the seam from top to bottom.
Get free shipping on qualified joint tape fire resistant products or buy online pick up in store today. Long edges are slightly tapered allowing joints to be reinforced and concealed with joint tape and joint compound. Set your store to see local availability. Utility grade easy to tear and apply this versatile light duty tape is perfect for basic bundling sealing wrapping and patching applications.
Fire resistant drywall is thicker and denser than standard drywall. Fire tape mudless drywall joint tape model 99251 12 3 27 95 27 95. Type x type c hpd. Type x drywall is 5 8 inches thick.
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. Data sheet type c. Set your store to see local. In addition to the usual gypsum found in regular drywall fire rated drywall contains glass fibers to form a super tough core.
This tape conforms exceptionally well to electrical wire applications. Truck tool rental.