Can I use 1/2 inch board if that is what is on site?

Not in a rated assembly. Type X is 5/8 inch because the core needs that mass and reinforcement to hold together under heat. It looks identical once finished and it is not the tested assembly — we check board against the specification.

Do you handle the firestopping as well as the board?

We firestop the penetrations that fall within our scope and coordinate the sequence with the other trades so nothing is covered before it is sealed. Where a penetration belongs to another trade, we flag it rather than tape over it.

What if someone cuts into it later?

That is the risk — a fan, a light or a duct added later can quietly undo the assembly. We photograph the rated work before covering it so there is a record of what is behind the finish for whoever works on the house next.

Do you install fire-rated drywall in Bonnie Doon?

Yes — fire-rated drywall in Bonnie Doon is part of our regular work, and we are usually booked within the week. We also cover Avonmore, Capilano, Cloverdale and Southeast.

Will it pass inspection in Bonnie Doon?

Yes — we install the correct Type X assembly and seal penetrations to spec so your Bonnie Doon separation passes inspection.

Can you finish the fire-rated board too?

Yes — your Bonnie Doon separation passes code and looks properly finished, ready for paint.

Fire-Rated Drywall Bonnie Doon Edmonton | Type X Board

Type X board in Bonnie Doon for garages, suites and mechanical rooms

Most fire-rated work we do in Bonnie Doon is one of four things: a garage ceiling under living space, a party wall between units, a furnace or mechanical room, or a legal-suite separation. Each has its own assembly, and the drawings or the building official decide which one applies — not us and not the supplier.

Bonnie Doon coverage — we come to you
Garage-to-house firewall separations
Party walls and legal-suite separations
Joints taped as part of the rated assembly, not just for looks
Penetrations firestopped before the finish goes on
Party walls between units
Type X fire-rated board to code in Bonnie Doon

Penetrations are where ratings are lost

Every hole is a path

Electrical boxes, plumbing, ducting and pot lights all pierce a rated wall or ceiling in Bonnie Doon. Each one is a route for fire and smoke unless it is firestopped to suit the assembly.

Sequencing matters

Firestopping happens before the finish goes on. We coordinate with your other trades so penetrations are made and sealed before we tape, rather than cut into a finished rated ceiling afterwards and leave it open behind the paint.

Bonnie Doon drywall in context

About Bonnie Doon

At the turn of the 20th century, the cities of Edmonton and Strathcona were engaged in an intense rivalry to attract growth.

What we see in Bonnie Doon

In Bonnie Doon the drywall work is plaster and lath repair, popcorn and stipple ceiling removal, careful patching into original surfaces. We confirm what your home actually needs on site, in writing, before anything starts.

Fire-rated garages, suites and party walls in Bonnie Doon

Garage firewalls

The most common fire-rated job in Bonnie Doon is the garage-to-house separation — Type X board on the common wall and ceiling. Code-compliant install and finish.

Legal suites and shared walls

Frequent work in Bonnie Doon homes and multi-unit buildings. We build the rated separations these require. See our legal suite drywall page.

Our Bonnie Doon fire-rated drywall process, step by step

Right board, right build-up

In Bonnie Doon we confirm the required rating, then install the correct Type X board in the right layers — the assembly, not just the board, is what carries the rating.

Seal and finish

Penetrations and edges are where a rated assembly fails, so we firestop and seal them, then tape and finish the board clean. An Bonnie Doon separation the inspector approves and the eye approves too.

Sealing at the top and bottom of a rated wall

The wall has to be continuous

A rated separation that stops at a suspended ceiling, or has a gap at the floor, is not a separation. Fire and smoke go over and under it.

Deck to deck

In an Bonnie Doon build the rated wall runs to the structure above and is sealed at both ends. It is the detail most often missed in conversions where a wall was built to the ceiling and no further.

Finishing a rated wall in Bonnie Doon without compromising it

Rated first, pretty second

Taping on a rated assembly in Bonnie Doon does two jobs: it completes the fire separation and it produces the surface you will paint. The tape and fill on the rated joints is not optional cosmetic work.

Level of finish

Beyond the rated joint treatment, the visible finish level is your choice — a garage ceiling rarely needs the same finish as a living room. We will tell you where a higher level is worth paying for and where it is not.

Rated does not mean soundproof

Two different goals

People often assume a fire-rated Bonnie Doon wall is also a sound wall. It is denser than a standard wall so it helps a little, but rating and acoustic performance are separate specifications.

When both are needed

A suite separation usually needs both, and they are built together. If sound is what you actually care about, we would rather design for that explicitly than let a rating imply it.

How it works

Simple, clean, on schedule — Fire-Rated Drywall in Bonnie Doon Edmonton

Free quote

We come out to your Bonnie Doon Edmonton property, take a real look at the fire-rated drywall, and hand you a fixed price on the spot — no guessing, no vague ballpark. Every fire-rated drywall quote in Bonnie Doon Edmonton starts with an honest, on-site assessment.

Book a day

We pick a day that works for your schedule and show up on time, ready to start the fire-rated drywall in Bonnie Doon Edmonton. No back-and-forth rescheduling — once it's booked, our team is there.

The work

We keep the dust under control and protect your Bonnie Doon Edmonton home while we finish the fire-rated drywall to a clean, paint-ready standard. Floors covered, doors sealed off, and the site left tidy at the end of every day.

Walk it with you

We don't pack up till you've walked the finished fire-rated drywall with us and you're happy with the result in Bonnie Doon Edmonton. If anything needs a second look, we handle it before we call the job done.

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Fire-Rated Drywall Bonnie Doon Edmonton: your questions answered

Can I use 1/2 inch board if that is what is on site?: Not in a rated assembly. Type X is 5/8 inch because the core needs that mass and reinforcement to hold together under heat. It looks identical once finished and it is not the tested assembly — we check board against the specification.
Do you handle the firestopping as well as the board?: We firestop the penetrations that fall within our scope and coordinate the sequence with the other trades so nothing is covered before it is sealed. Where a penetration belongs to another trade, we flag it rather than tape over it.
What if someone cuts into it later?: That is the risk — a fan, a light or a duct added later can quietly undo the assembly. We photograph the rated work before covering it so there is a record of what is behind the finish for whoever works on the house next.
Do you install fire-rated drywall in Bonnie Doon?: Yes — fire-rated drywall in Bonnie Doon is part of our regular work, and we are usually booked within the week. We also cover Avonmore, Capilano, Cloverdale and Southeast.
Will it pass inspection in Bonnie Doon?: Yes — we install the correct Type X assembly and seal penetrations to spec so your Bonnie Doon separation passes inspection.
Can you finish the fire-rated board too?: Yes — your Bonnie Doon separation passes code and looks properly finished, ready for paint.

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