Fire-Rated Drywall Installation — Prices and Specs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is fire-rated drywall required?

Common spots are garage walls and ceilings next to living space, shared walls between multi-family units, mechanical rooms, and commercial corridors. Your plans or building department set the requirement.

What is Type X board?

A gypsum board made for fire-rated assemblies, commonly used where a one-hour rating is called for. Type C is a further grade used in some assemblies.

How is it priced?

Per square foot hung and finished, set firm in a written quote after a free check against the plans.

Will it look different once painted?

No. A fire-rated wall is finished to the same clean standard as any other wall once it is painted.

Does it need inspection?

Rated work often needs to pass inspection before a project moves forward. The install is kept consistent and documented through the job.

Is the site check free?

Yes. The check and the written bid cost nothing.

Positioning drywall board against insulated studs in Gainesville, FL

Fire-rated drywall installation in Gainesville is priced per square foot, hung and finished, after a free check against your plans. Certain walls and ceilings need more than standard board: shared walls between units in multi-family buildings, garages attached to living space, mechanical rooms, and corridors in commercial buildings. The assemblies are typically Type X or Type C gypsum board. With Gainesville’s amount of student housing and multi-family construction near the university, rated assemblies come up often. The sidebar holds the live ranges.

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How the work runs

We work from the documentation provided: plans, a permit set, or the builder’s spec. Fastener spacing, joint treatment, and continuous coverage get the attention they need, because a rated assembly only performs as rated when it is built as specified. The rating requirement for your project is confirmed with your building department or design team before installation.