Lead Lined Drywall

Securing each medical facility, one wall at a time.

  1. HOMEPAGE
  2. Medical Shielding Products
  3. Lead
  4. Lead Lined Drywall

More X-ray rooms in hospitals, dental offices, and chiropractic offices are laminated with a single, uniform sheet of defect-free lead from NELCO. What does it take to determine appropriate lead-lined drywall or plywood size, lead thickness, and wall layout to meet all site requirements? You’ll want the advice of NELCO experts. For use in either new construction or shielding upgrades, NELCO lead-lined plywood products are designed to fill the gaps between lead-lined gypsum wallboard and interlocking lead brick. Every NELCO panel is first-rate and fire-rated.

Features & Highlights

Versatility
Can be used in new or remodeled rooms

Flexibility
Dimensions and lead thicknesses to meet any design need up to 1/8″

Delivery
Proven on-time deliveries from one of many facilities across the U.S.

Installation
NELCO installation teams are available upon request

Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty

Top-Line Tech Specs

Product
Lead-lined drywall

Usage
Medical and industrial shielded X-ray rooms, soundproofing

Construction
1/32″ to 1/8″ lead thickness, 1/2″ or 5/8″ drywall thickness

Dimensions
Common drywall sizes with lead to specified height
48″ x 96″, 48″ x 108″, 48″ x 120″

UL Classification
UL NELCO-R20718 and V439 5/8″ drywall available upon request

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FAQs

Yes. Our physicists and experts will gladly assist in determining the best size, lead thickness, and wall layout to meet site requirements.

 

NELCO supplies 2″, 3″ or 4″ lead batten strips to shield the seams between each drywall piece, and typically either lead discs or lead tabs to protect the area where screws are attached. Lead discs cover the drywall screw heads, while lead tabs wrap behind the metal stud to protect the screw penetration.

 

 

Yes. To ensure an impenetrable shielding system, we also offer lead pieces (of equal thickness to the drywall) to line any penetrations, including electrical boxes, wall outlets, etc.

 

If more than 1/8″ lead is required, NELCO recommends you use our lead-lined plywood.

 

No, once lead is adhered to fire-resistant drywall, it loses its UL fire-resistance rating. However, NELCO does offer a full, fire-resistant drywall configuration (UL V439).