# Fire-Rated Drywall Toronto | Type X Installation | Toronto Drywall Pro > 5/8" Type X fire-rated drywall installation for garages, party walls, multi-unit, and commercial assemblies. Code-compliant. Toronto. URL: https://torontodrywallpro.ca/fire-resistant-drywall/ ![](/images/misc/5-8-inch-type-x-fire-rated-drywall-panels-being-in.webp) GTA Drywall Specialists # Type X Fire-Rated Drywall Installation Across Toronto 5/8" Type X fire-rated drywall installation for code-required residential and commercial assemblies. Get Your Free Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call 647-933-7780 [tel:+16479337780 →](tel:+16479337780) 22+ Years in Business 2,000+ Projects Completed 4.9★ Google Rating $2M Liability Insurance Common Problems ## Why Toronto Homeowners Call Us for Fire-Rated Drywall These are the issues that drive most calls — and the ones we've spent 22 years fixing properly. 01 ### Ontario Building Code requirements most homeowners don't know about Garage-to-house walls, furnace rooms, party walls, basement-stair separations, and multi-unit demising walls all require 5/8" Type X under Ontario Building Code. Missing them means a failed inspection. 02 ### Contractors who install standard drywall in fire-rated locations Standard 1/2" drywall looks identical to 5/8" Type X. The difference only shows up during the inspection or during a fire. 03 ### Single-layer where a two-layer assembly is required Some assemblies require double-layer Type X to achieve a one-hour or two-hour fire rating. Single-layer in those locations fails the assembly spec. 04 ### No firestop documentation for builders and developers Commercial and multi-unit residential projects need firestop installation records for the building permit close-out. Without documentation, the project can't close. ## Type X Fire-Rated Drywall, Installed to Spec Ontario Building Code requires 5/8” Type X fire-rated drywall in specific locations. The most common ones in residential work are house-to-garage walls and ceilings, furnace rooms, multi-unit party walls, basement-stair separations where a finished basement is below a living floor, and any commercial assembly involving corridors or shaft walls. Type X looks like standard drywall but contains glass fibers and other additives that hold the panel together during fire exposure. When properly installed in a code-compliant assembly — right panel, right framing, right screw spacing, firestop at penetrations — a 1-hour rated wall will hold back fire for at least 60 minutes. A 2-hour wall, for 120 minutes. ## Where Type X Is Required in GTA Residential Work **Attached-garage walls and ceilings.** Every garage that shares a wall with a living space needs Type X on the living-space side. The ceiling between an attached garage and a room above also needs Type X. This is one of our highest-volume fire-rated jobs because it shows up on virtually every Toronto-area attached-garage home. **Furnace rooms** in newer construction with separate mechanical rooms. **Basement-stair separations** where the basement is finished and living above is occupied. This is the catch most basement-finishing homeowners don’t know about until inspection. **Party walls between dwelling units** — for any duplex, triplex, semi-detached, or townhouse construction. **Multi-unit demising walls** — required across condo and apartment construction, typically as part of a 1-hour or 2-hour rated assembly. ## Commercial Type X Work For commercial scope we install Type X for: - **Demising walls between commercial suites** in office and retail fit-outs - **Corridor walls** in commercial buildings (typically 1-hour rated) - **Shaft walls** around elevator and mechanical chases - **Multi-layer assemblies** for 2-hour ratings in larger commercial buildings We coordinate with firestop subcontractors on penetration sealing at electrical, plumbing, and HVAC chases — and we document the work for the building official’s inspection. ![Type X fire rated drywall multi layer assembly being installed at commercial demising wall in Toronto building](/images/misc/type-x-fire-rated-drywall-multi-layer-assembly-bei.webp) ## What Inspection-Ready Means Every fire-rated assembly we install comes with: 1. **Reference to the specific ULC-listed assembly** we used (assembly number, source document) 2. **Panel layout** matching the spec (panel orientation, joint location) 3. **Screw spacing** per spec (typically 8” on edges, 12” in field, but varies by assembly) 4. **Firestop documentation** at all penetrations 5. **Photo record** for the project file This documentation is what builders and developers need to satisfy the inspection, and it’s what protects the homeowner long-term in any insurance claim involving fire. ## Where We Install Fire-Rated Drywall Across the Greater Toronto Area [/service-areas/ →](/service-areas/) for residential and commercial scope. High-volume areas include Brampton [/service-areas/brampton/ →](/service-areas/brampton/) basement legal suites, Mississauga [/service-areas/mississauga/ →](/service-areas/mississauga/) and Vaughan [/service-areas/vaughan/ →](/service-areas/vaughan/) attached-garage code work, and downtown Toronto [/service-areas/toronto/ →](/service-areas/toronto/) commercial fit-outs. Real Work ## Fire-Resistant Drywall Installation — Recent GTA Projects A look at projects we've recently completed across the Greater Toronto Area. ![Fire-Resistant Drywall Installation project example 1](/images/features/type-x-5-8-inch-drywall-panels-stacked-on-site-for.webp) Recent Project ![Fire-Resistant Drywall Installation project example 2](/images/features/multi-layer-fire-rated-assembly-being-installed-at.webp) ![Fire-Resistant Drywall Installation project example 3](/images/features/firestop-detail-at-penetration-through-type-x-wall.webp) ![Fire-Resistant Drywall Installation project example 4](/images/features/completed-fire-rated-basement-stair-separation-rea.webp) Why Choose Us ## Why GTA Homeowners Pick Toronto Drywall Pro We've spent 22 years answering the same homeowner question: what makes a drywall job actually last? Here's what we've built around. ### Single-Crew Workflow Framing, hanging, taping, sanding, and finishing all run by our in-house crew. No subcontractor handoffs, no finger-pointing. ### Dustless HEPA Process 99.97% airborne particle capture during sanding and popcorn-ceiling removal. You can stay in the home while we work. ### Level 4 & Level 5 Finishing Standard Level 4 paint-ready, or full Level 5 skim coat for raked-light walls and gloss-paint accent applications. ### Licensed, Bonded, $2M Insured Fully WSIB-compliant with $2M general liability. Certificates of insurance available on request for condo boards and PMs. ### Ontario Code Specialists Type X fire-rated assemblies, basement-stair separations, and party walls installed to Ontario Building Code spec. ### Transparent Pricing Free on-site estimate with line-item pricing. No surprise charges. We tell you up front when a patch is enough and when it isn't. Real Results ## What Clients Say About Our Fire-Resistant Drywall Installation 4.9 based on 127+ reviews FAQ ## Questions About Fire-Resistant Drywall Installation ### Where does Ontario Building Code require Type X fire-rated drywall? Type X is required at house-to-garage walls and ceilings, furnace rooms, party walls between dwelling units, multi-unit demising walls, basement-stair separations (where a finished basement is below a living floor), and many commercial assemblies including corridors and shaft walls. The specific code reference is Article 3.1.7 and Section 9.10 depending on building type. ### What's the difference between 1-hour and 2-hour rated assemblies? 1-hour assemblies are typically single-layer 5/8" Type X on each side of the wall with proper firestop at penetrations. 2-hour assemblies require multi-layer construction (two layers of Type X each side, with offset seams) or specialized ULC-listed assemblies. We install both. ### Do you provide inspection documentation for fire-rated work? Yes — every fire-rated assembly we install comes with reference to the specific ULC-listed assembly used, panel and screw spacing per spec, and photos of firestop work at penetrations. Builders and developers use this documentation to satisfy inspection requirements. Related Services ## Other Drywall Services We Offer ![Commercial Drywall](/images/misc/commercial-drywall-installation-for-downtown-toron.webp) ### Commercial Drywall Large-scale drywall installation, tenant fit-outs, and multi-unit residential drywall for property managers and developers. [Commercial Drywall →](/commercial-drywall/) ![Drywall Installation](/images/misc/drywall-installer-hanging-large-gypsum-panel-on-st.webp) ### Drywall Installation Panel hanging, taping, and finishing as one continuous workflow for new builds, additions, and renovations across Toronto. [Drywall Installation →](/drywall-installation/) ![Metal Framing & Structural Support](/images/misc/steel-stud-framing-wall-assembly-in-bright-toronto.webp) ### Metal Framing & Structural Support Steel stud framing — 20-gauge and 25-gauge — for custom-home, basement, condo, and commercial drywall systems. [Metal Framing & Structural Support →](/metal-framing/) ![](/images/cta/smooth-finished-drywall-wall-in-bright-modern-toro.webp) ## Ready to Get Your Fire-Rated Drywall Quote? Free on-site estimate across the GTA. Same-week scheduling for most projects. Get Your Free Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call 647-933-7780 [tel:+16479337780 →](tel:+16479337780)