Plain Expanded Metal Lath

Factory assembled combination of mesh drainage plane and metal lath.

Plain expanded metal lath.

Direct metals is an expanded metal supplier of versatile and economical expanded metal that is made from a high quality metal sheet. A galvanized expanded metal lath or diamond mesh should be attached atop the drainage mat. Thd sku 474584. The design allows for the product to easily bend around curved surfaces for enhanced support.

Polypropylene mesh bonded to a water and vapor permeable fabric. 2 metal lath astm c847 standard specification for metal lath covering sheet lath expanded metal lath diamond mesh flat and self fur ring and rib metal lath etc. Available in various sizes and materials. 90 open weave polyester.

Convenient 48 x 65 rolls for rapid coverage and fewer seams material available in 10mm and thickness. Steel expanded metal is a sheet product that has been slit and stretched to a wide array of diamond shaped openings steel expanded metal offers savings in weight and metal free passage of light liquid sound and air while providing a decorative or ornamental effect. This submittal covers carbon steel hot dip galvanized g 60 finish expanded metal flat diamond lath without paper backing and is designed to be used as a base for gypsum or portland cement plaster. Expanded metal lath is formed from sheet steel that has been slit and expanded to form hundreds of keys per square yard.

G 60 galvanized expanded steel. 97 1 5 0 w. Wire mesh for concrete. Inf141 reinforcing is indicated while metal lath is.

Metal lath is made from hot dipped galvanized steel for durability. Permissible variations per astm c847 minimum thickness of expanded metal lath. Crown bolt 24 in. It is proven over time to possess exceptional strength and flexibility making it the preferred metal base requested by contractors and design professionals.

Large quantities of expanded metal are used by the construction industry as metal lath to support materials such as plaster stucco. Commonly used for barbeque grills chimney screens and pet cages. Our expanded metal sheet is available in many sizes openings and material types. Direct metals offers expanded metal materials such as aluminum carbon steel galvanized steel or stainless steel.

Another advantage to using expanded metal as opposed to plain sheet metal is that the exposed edges of the expanded metal provide more traction which has led to its use in catwalks or drainage covers. Metal lath the 27 in. Diamond mesh expanded metal lath inch. Wire mesh see all.