Robert
Registered User
Hello. I need a 1 hour wall because I am less than 5' from property line (CA requires protection on both sides of the wall). The Roof/Clg. assembly is exposed beams with a wood plank ceiling and concealed rafters/insulation above (spray foam insulation...no airspace).At the interior condition: Can the 5/8" type "x" gyp. bd. terminate at the wood plank ceiling (rather than all the way up to the roof sheathing) if we add a second fireblock between the rafters above? I believe that a certain thickness of wood can provide the equivalent fire protection that the gyp. bd. can but am not sure how thick, and if it would even be considered 1 hour. Please see the crude sketch. Thank you.
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