When is 5/8" Type X drywall mandatory in Surrey commercial spaces?

The BC Building Code mandates 5/8" Type X fire-rated drywall on demising walls separating tenant spaces, public corridors, mechanical rooms, elevator shafts, and fire exit enclosures to provide 1-hour or 2-hour fire separations.

How do you prevent drywall fastener pops and screw cracking?

We use professional auto-feed drywall screw guns with calibrated depth stops that set screws just below the paper surface without puncturing the core or tearing the face paper. Combined with rigid steel studs, this eliminates fastener pops.

Do you install soundproof drywall assemblies for office privacy?

Yes. We build high-STC acoustic walls using staggered stud layouts, resilient channels (RC-1), dense sound-attenuation mineral wool batts, acoustic perimeter sealants, and double-layer 5/8" gypsum board.

Commercial & Residential

Drywall Installation Contractor in Surrey, BC

Commercial fire-rated drywall, shaft wall assemblies, moisture-resistant boards, and residential precision drywall hanging.

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Arcadian Steel Pro’s Ltd. Drywall Installation • Surrey, BC

Trade Standards & Overview

Certified Installation & Specifications

Proper drywall installation requires precision layout, tight butt joints, correct fastener depth without tearing the face paper, and rigorous compliance with fire-separation and acoustic assemblies. Arcadian Steel Pro’s Ltd. installs all gypsum board assemblies according to strict GA-216 and ASTM standards.

Primary Construction Applications

Commercial office demising walls & tenant boundaries

Fire-rated 1-hour & 2-hour corridor and utility shaft assemblies

Retail store perimeter walls & suspended bulkhead cladding

Moisture & mold-resistant washroom, kitchen & shower backing

Residential renovations, custom basement suites & home additions

Acoustic sound-damped wall assemblies (multi-layer gypsum)

Contractor Deliverables

What’s Included in Our Scope of Work

Precision board cutting and staggered layout to prevent continuous seam lines

Installation of 1/2" regular, 5/8" Type X fire-rated, and Type C gypsum boards

Moisture/mold-resistant board (Greenboard / Mold Defense) for wet zones

High-impact abuse-resistant board for commercial corridors and lobbies

Acoustic perimeter isolation caulk and resilient channel boarding

Window return framing, corner bead installation, and clean transitions

Code Compliance & Engineering

Materials & Specifications

Installed strictly in compliance with ASTM C645/C754, GA-216, ULC fire assemblies, and British Columbia Building Code standards.

• 5/8" Type X and Type C firecode gypsum panels
• 1/2" lightweight and high-density drywall boards
• Moisture & mold-resistant gypsum boards (ASTM C1396)
• Abuse-resistant & high-impact fiberglass-reinforced panels
• Type S fine-thread drywall screws for steel stud fastening

Structured Execution

Our Installation & QA Process

Pre-Boarding Framing & Insulation Check

Verifying all steel stud alignment, backing locations, insulation batts, and electrical/plumbing rough-in signoffs.

Ceiling & Upper Wall Boarding

Hanging ceilings first with staggered seams, followed by upper wall sheets lifted tight to top tracks for structural rigidity.

Lower Boarding & Perimeter Sealing

Fitting bottom boards with a 1/2" floor gap to prevent moisture wicking, ensuring all cutouts for electrical boxes are snug.

Corner Beads & Taping Prep

Fastening metal and vinyl corner beads, setting edge trims (J-bead / L-bead), and prepping surfaces for professional taping.

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