New Sheetrock is being used as sound proofing in newer homes

From: Mann, Edward [mailto:emann@pa.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 14:32
Subject: Sheetrock with metal in the metal

One of our Adjunct Instructors, who is also an engineer shared the attached photos and this link http://www.quietrock.com/drywall.html.

This sheetrock is being used as sound proofing in newer homes and no doubt would cause some challenges to the fire service.

It is basically sheetrock with a piece of metal sandwiched between two sheets of sheetrock.

Please pass this along to others.

Ed Mann | State Fire Commissioner

Office of the State Fire Commissioner

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