FIRE RATED DRYWALL
At Konstruction Group Inc. we understand that safety is paramount when comes to your investment. For your fire-rated drywall installation and taping needs, we offer a full and comprehensive service that’s completed on time, on budget and with excellent workmanship. We have been a reliable go-to by clients in Toronto and the GTA for many years.
With the trust we have received from our clients, we are now and one of the most reputable fire rated drywall installers in the area. This positive feedback gives us all the more reason to continue to strive in delivering excellent service. Whether you need a fire rated gypsum for your home or need a Type X Drywall system for your place of business, we are licensed and insured to take on all types of complex or simple projects guaranteed to meet all of the Ontario Building Code requirements.
4 Advantages of Using Fire Rated Drywall
There are four main reasons why you should use a fire-rated drywall system such as fire separations walls and firewalls. Firstly, installation of fire rated drywalls is required by the Ontario Building Codes in certain homes or businesses. This ensures that building occupants, equipment and the whole property have an extended fire protection.
Take note that not all occupancy types or parts of your building will require fire-rated drywalls, the areas required are usually noted on your permit drawings. If you are building a new home or doing a renovation such as adding a garage, remodelling your kitchen or basement area and other high-risk areas, installing a fire rated gypsum is more of a peace of mind. Our experienced and knowledgeable drywall experts at Konstruction Group Inc. can help you understand more on what type of fire-rated drywall you need for your property that is required by the Ontario Building Code (OBC).
Secondly, fire rated drywall provides is important in providing time for people in a building to safely find the safest exit and to the fire assembly point. For instance, the Type X Drywall systems have a margin of 60 minutes before it catches fire, compared to the conventional ½ inch thick sheet drywall which has only of 30 minutes. This is why the Type X Drywall is usually called one-hour fire wallboard. Our established fire rated drywall company has been in contact with top suppliers in the GTA area for many years. For this reason, we are confident that we only provide excellent quality fire rated drywalls in all our projects, no matter how big or small it is.
Insurance is the third reason to install fire rated drywall especially for your garage area where flammable liquids. Though insurance company considerations vary, they are more likely to consider the building costs and materials used in your home. Your insurance premiums will consider the projected losses and other expenses.
And, lastly the fourth advantage of installing Type X drywall or fire rated gypsum board sound proofing capabilities. If you have a music or entertainment room in your home, having a 5/8” fire rated drywall has better sound deadening properties than ½” reg drywall. It may not be as good as the Roxul Safe’n’Sound, but it would definitely still help.
Reasons to Hire a Professional Company
We understand that fire-rated drywall is higher in cost compared to ordinary drywall. This is where our expertise and knowledge on fire-rated drywall systems comes in. At Konstruction Group Inc, we only recommend installing the fire rated drywall in areas required by your city stamped building permit. With our highly-trained professional fire rated drywall installers, rest assured that our workmanship and quality material goes beyond your invested time and money.
Installing and taping a fire-rated gypsum or type x drywall can be a tempting DIY project but nothing compares to a professional workmanship. Our team consists of senior drywall experts and highly-trained installers and tapers who are all certified and screened regularly to make sure that they meet our excellent standards. This tailored service coupled with our honest breakdown of labor and material cost ensures that you get the most out of your business with us.
You save more time and money in the long run when getting a professional drywall contractor in your area. After an initial talk with our knowledgeable and friendly customer care, we are ready to make a site assessment based on your available time. With our free site inspection, we are able to determine which type of fire rated drywall you need and offer you a no commitment cost estimate right just after our initial assessment.
The Industry Standard:
Type X Drywall – Gypsum boards have a certain degree of fire resistance because of the presence of gypsum which consists around 21% water. When a fire occurs, this water evaporates thus allows a slower transfer of heat prolonging the time for the board to ignite. Type X drywall has special core additives like glass fibers that extends this allowed time before the heat transfer. You’ll notice a UL/ULC marking labeled on the back of each board. This identifies it as a fire-resistant rated board.