I wanted to know there are how many types of sheetrock. what is type "C" and Type "X"?
Thanks
2006-11-12 03:33:36 · 5 answers · asked by shahidnyny 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
there is also purple board which is used for skim coated plaster walls.
2006-11-15 13:42:25 · answer #1 · answered by BBQ MASTER 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you, Aussie, whoever you are.
Aussie's right. The wesite gives you all of the various types. Types is different than thickness guys.
In a nutshell, you need to know Types X, MR and C mostly.
Normal wallboard has no code.
C and X are fire rated. By the way, X comes in 1/2", too.
MR is moisture resistent. On the website, they talk of soffit board, which I have tried and hate - use MR.
But the industry is changing the code letters from what I knew, so look to the website tha Aussie left you.
2006-11-12 16:21:03 · answer #2 · answered by James H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Types of drywall (sheetrock) available in the USA
Regular white board
Fire-resistive ("Type X"), which comes in various ratings based on the time the product can withstand a standardized fire test. Often perlite, vermiculite and boric acid or fiberglass are added to improve fire resistance.
Greenboard, a drywall that contains an oil-based additive that provides moisture resistance. It is commonly used in bathrooms and other areas expected to experience elevated levels of humidity.
Concrete backerboard, which is more water-resistant than greenboard.
Enviroboard, a board made from recycled agricultural materials.
Mold resistant paperless drywall, from Georgia-Pacific.
2006-11-12 21:39:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several types, meaning mostly, the difference in thickness. There is even a green one, aquaboard, that is waterproof for bath rooms. If you need to replace one panel, you will have to get the same thickness so it will not bulge out or sink in between the other panels. If, you notice, the thicker it is , the more expensive. The reason for this is The thicker panels, muffle noise, such as hearing of what is going on in the next room, or hearing the water rush through the pipes in the walls when someone is showering or flushing the toilet. It also saves on heat to use the thicker panels. So if you are trying to make up your mind as far as spending, go for the more expensive stuff!
2006-11-12 13:02:11 · answer #4 · answered by ptt_pntr 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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http://www.nwcb.org/gypsum.php
2006-11-12 11:54:38 · answer #5 · answered by aussie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋