concurrent causation. (1) A tort doctrine that imposes joint liability on two or more parties if their negligence combines to produce the same loss. (2) In property insurance, this term refers to a situation where there is a mixture of covered and uncovered perils acting together (either in sequence or simultaneously) to produce the same property damage.
Drywall is relatively fireproof, but manufacturing processes such as adding glass fibers can increase the resistance. Drywall is relatively fire resistant. It's composed of gypsum pressed between two sheets of thick paper. Gypsum is a soft mineral that by itself is not flammable. Additionally, water is incorporated into its structure. In the presence of fire, heat energy vaporizes the water, removing it gradually. Water effectively blocks the transfer of heat through the drywall.
Drywall, also known as gypsum board or plasterboard, is a flat, white board used to create the inside walls of homes.nteresting textures can be applied to drywall. When used to create walls, drywall panels are hung from wall studs with screws and then taped and plastered over with joint compound where the panels meet. Drywall is easier to install and less messy than plaster.