Type X rated drywall comes in sheets 48-inches wide and in lengths up to 16-feet long, and it’s usually ⅝-inch thick.
It’s often used between garages and living spaces adjoining and above the garage. It contains the same gypsum material as standard drywall, with the glass fibers added in for structural integrity during extreme heat conditions. Type X drywall is basic fire-rated drywall.
It’s rated for an approved wall system, including the studs, hardware, and installation methods. Understand that the drywall’s fire rating isn’t necessarily for the individual sheets of drywall. Fire-rated drywall takes this a step further by adding in other non-combustible materials like glass fibers and minerals. A sheet of drywall has a gypsum core, which is a non-combustible material made from calcium sulfate dihydrate and water. $75.00 USD | 55M Preview Course What is fire-rated drywall?Īll drywall is fire-resistant.
