Gypsum BoardsFire Resistant
Fire Resistant 12.5mm
Jawdah Fire Resistant 12.5mm is a fire resistant gypsum board (FR), the board used in partitions and ceilings that form part of a fire-rated assembly, supplied in 12.5 mm thickness.
- TypeFire Resistant (FR)
- Thickness12.5 mm
- Also listed16 mm
03About the product
Overview
It is one of the two listed thicknesses of Jawdah’s FR board; the other is 16 mm. Both belong to the fire resistant boards category within Jawdah’s gypsum boards.
Board dimensions, edge profile, weight and the standards the board is tested to are supplied in the data sheet; this page states only what Jawdah’s catalogue lists.
What the board is
Gypsum board is a gypsum core faced on both sides with paper liners, cut and screw-fixed to metal profiles to form partitions, suspended ceilings and wall linings. A fire resistant gypsum board has a reinforced gypsum core that holds together longer when exposed to fire; the fire rating belongs to the tested wall or ceiling assembly, not to the board alone.
Key figures
- Type
- Fire Resistant (FR)
- Thickness
- 12.5 mm
- Also listed
- 16 mm
- Use
- Partitions, ceilings, linings
Where the fire resistant board is used
In drywall systems the board is screw-fixed to metal profiles to build partitions, ceilings and wall linings.
Selection guidance
Closer look
Technical specifications
Listed thickness
This page is the 12.5 mm board. Jawdah lists the FR board in 12.5 mm and 16 mm; the thickness is chosen with the system design for the partition height, the number of layers and the required rating.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Fire Resistant (FR) |
| Thickness | 12.5 mm |
| Also listed | 16 mm |
| Use | Partitions, ceilings, linings |
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Questions about this product
What thickness is the Jawdah Fire Resistant 12.5mm board?
12.5 mm. The same FR board is also listed in 16 mm.
What is an FR gypsum board used for?
Corridor and compartment partitions, shaft walls, ceilings and linings that the fire strategy requires to be rated: hospitals, schools, hotels, offices, residential compounds and industrial facilities.
Where are the board size, edge type and standards stated?
In the technical data sheet supplied by Jawdah on request; this page carries only the catalogue listing (type and thickness).
Does the FR board carry a fire rating on its own?
No. The fire rating belongs to the tested wall or ceiling assembly of boards, profiles and joints, not to the board alone. The final rating depends on the tested system and the project specification.
How does an FR board differ from a regular gypsum board?
An FR board has a reinforced gypsum core that holds together longer when exposed to fire, which is why it is used in partitions and ceilings that form part of a fire-rated assembly.
Is the FR board available in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Jawdah supplies the FR board from Saudi Arabia. Send your quantities and project details through Jawdah’s contact page to confirm board size, edge type and supply for the 12.5 mm thickness.
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Planning a project with Fire Resistant 12.5mm?
Send your drawings or bill of quantities. The Jawdah technical team helps with selection, documentation and quotations.