Does anyone know the fire ratings for 1/2 and 5/8 drywall? Also, what is the correct name of the drywall that you must use as a fire break in the garage? What would that fire rating be?
Thanks
Chuck
Here's afew links you can sort thru and see what pertains to your project.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheetrock
http://www.usg.com/navigate.do?pageType=Landing%20Page&primaryType=News&secondaryType=Product%20-%20General
http://www.gp.com/build/PageViewer.aspx?repository=bp&elementid=3487
The last one appeared to be the most user friendly link.
G/L PEG ;)
5/8" Type "X" is what is normally called out for fire protection purposes (a one-hour rating if I remember right). That might include the ceiling of a garage where habitable rooms are overhead, or an understair area used for storage.