EP1: How to use Type X and Type C gypsum board in UL assemblies

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 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   Connect with us! Watch this episode on the National Gypsum YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/nationalgypsum   Do you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic we should cover? We want to hear from you. Email your ideas to [email protected].   Find all NGConnects podcasts at nationalgypsum.com/podcasts.   About   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.