We install fire-rated drywall that strengthens safety in high-risk areas.
Fire-resistant drywall plays a vital role in slowing the spread of fire and providing critical time for occupants to react. It’s most often installed in garages, mechanical rooms and basement suites – places where building codes require additional protection. At Express Drywall Services, we use fire-rated materials and install them according to local regulations. These boards contain special additives that resist heat and help maintain structural integrity longer than standard drywall.
Our team ensures precise framing, proper screw spacing and clean joints that preserve the fire rating. This type of drywall is especially important during home additions or when finishing basements where fire separation is needed. We also handle all associated work, including taping & mudding and insulation instalation. Whether you’re renovating or building new, fire-rated drywall is an essential part of a safer home. Done right, it’s protection you won’t see – but will always count on.
Focused on Fire Protection
Fire-resistant drywall is essential in areas where extra time during a fire could protect lives and limit property damage. It’s designed to slow heat transfer and help meet local building codes for residential fire safety. This type of drywall is typically required in garage walls adjacent to living spaces, mechanical rooms and fire-rated separations in basement suites or additions.
At Express Drywall Services, we install fire-rated boards depending on your project and code requirements. We also integrate fire-resistant drywall with proper framing, insulation and taping and mudding to ensure full system performance. For residential builds or renovations, fire protection starts behind the walls.
Built for Safety
When it comes to residential safety, fire-resistant drywall is one of the most effective and affordable ways to add protection where it matters most. Designed to slow down the spread of flames and heat, it gives homeowners valuable extra time during a fire. This is especially critical in attached garages, basements and rooms with heating appliances or electrical panels.
At Express Drywall Services, we install rated drywall to meet Ontario Building Code standards. Our team ensures proper installation from framing to finishing, including tight-fitting seams and approved screw patterns. We also coordinate insulation and taping and mudding to ensure every element of the wall performs as intended.
Fire-rated drywall is often required by code in multi-unit homes or basement suites that share occupancy with the main residence. In these cases, we install fire separation walls that help reduce risk and support compliance for legal secondary units.
We also provide solutions during home renovations and additions, especially when converting unfinished areas into livable space. While fire-resistant drywall looks just like standard drywall when finished, the installation process requires more precision and code knowledge. That’s why we take extra care at every stage – from delivery and layout to cleanup and inspection.
Homeowners trust us because we install not only for appearance, but for performance. With every fire-rated project, we help create safer homes without compromising on finish quality or workflow efficiency. Whether you’re building new, renovating a garage or creating a legal basement apartment, our fire-resistant drywall services provide long-term peace of mind.
How We Install Fire-Rated Protection
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Why Are We the Best
We use approved fire-rated products and build to code - ensuring safety, durability and peace of mind in every project.
Our installation process includes secure framing, fire blocking and correct screw patterns to meet rating requirements.
We apply fire-resistant compound and finish surfaces cleanly so they're both safe and ready for paint or further work.
We stay on schedule, protect your home and deliver quality results without delays, mess or unnecessary disruption.
With more than 20 years of experience, Express Drywall Services brings technical knowledge and field-tested skill to every fire-rated installation. We understand that these systems aren’t just structural – they’re life-safety elements that must perform when it matters most.
Whether we’re building code-compliant walls between garage and living areas or adding fire protection for finished basements or rental units, our work is grounded in precision and trust. We also coordinate with insulation, taping and mudding and drywall installation to ensure complete performance.
From first screw to final inspection, we take every detail seriously – because real protection starts before the paint goes on. Our goal is simple – safer homes built to last, with no compromises behind the walls.
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Safety You Can’t See, But Can Rely On
Fire-rated drywall isn’t just for commercial buildings – it plays a crucial role in protecting modern homes as well. In spaces like attached garages, furnace rooms or finished basements, standard drywall may not offer enough resistance in the event of a fire. That’s why Ontario building codes require fire-rated materials in specific residential zones.
At Express Drywall Services, we help homeowners meet those requirements without stress. We install tested, approved drywall types that are engineered to withstand heat for extended periods. These materials are reinforced with glass fibers and non-combustible cores that delay structural failure.
But the material alone isn’t enough – installation matters. We follow exact specifications for framing, fastening and joint treatment to maintain the fire rating of every surface. Our work is often combined with drywall installation, taping and mudding and soundproofing for complete wall performance.
Fire-rated systems are especially important in legal basement suites or multi-family layouts where extra protection between units is required. We also help during renovations, additions or upgrades where fire safety becomes part of an overall improvement plan.
Homeowners may never see what’s behind the paint – but knowing it’s fire-resistant brings confidence and peace of mind. With Express Drywall Services, safety is built into every layer.
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