EP1: How to use Type X and Type C gypsum board in UL assemblies
NGConnects by National Gypsum Company
Release Date: 01/17/2025
EP2: Simplify mixed-material exteriors in any climate with PermaBASE CI
NGConnects by National Gypsum Company
Specifying continuous insulation has become common as communities adopt more current versions of the International Energy Conservation Code. At the same time, current exterior design trends for commercial, multifamily and mixed-use retail/residential favor mixed-material facades which break up storefronts and lend a scaled down neighborhood feel. Combining veneers — thin brick, thin stone, stucco and tile, to name a few — empowers architects and builders to create unique exteriors. In this episode, Eddie Neel, market manager for PermaBASE® Building Products, talks to Chris...
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EP1: How to use Type X and Type C gypsum board in UL assemblies
NGConnects by National Gypsum Company
What is the difference between Type X and Type C gypsum board and when should you use each? Chris Whitmire, director of product marketing at National Gypsum Company, sits down with Mark Chapman, senior manager of the 1-800-NATIONAL® Construction Services team, to discuss the nuances between these types of gypsum board and how to best use them in fire-rated assemblies. Listeners will learn: How Type X gypsum board is defined by ASTM C1396, Standard Specification for Gypsum Board, for ½", ⅝" and 1" thicknesses and how each relates to hour ratings What Type C gypsum...
info_outlineWhat is the difference between Type X and Type C gypsum board and when should you use each? Chris Whitmire, director of product marketing at National Gypsum Company, sits down with Mark Chapman, senior manager of the 1-800-NATIONAL® Construction Services team, to discuss the nuances between these types of gypsum board and how to best use them in fire-rated assemblies.
Listeners will learn:
- How Type X gypsum board is defined by ASTM C1396, Standard Specification for Gypsum Board, for ½", ⅝" and 1" thicknesses and how each relates to hour ratings
- What Type C gypsum board is
- How to use Type C gypsum board to reduce the layers of standard Type X in floor-ceiling assemblies
- How Type X and Type C products are specified in fire-rated assemblies
- Whether these boards are interchangeable
Want to know more?
- Read our “Comparing Type X vs. Type C gypsum board” blog post
- Explore Type X and Type C gypsum board products manufactured by Gold Bond® Building Products, an affiliate of National Gypsum
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National Gypsum Company is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products manufactured by its affiliate companies and marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands.
The National Gypsum name has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products and exceptional customer service since 1925.
The information provided in this podcast is for general information purposes only. For specific building or design questions, please consult with the 1-800-NATIONAL® Construction Services team or your regional National Gypsum construction design manager. Always use products according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.