In some parts of the country stucco refers to only the cement finish coat.
Plaster expanded metal lath.
We supply lath and rendering meshes in various designs to accommodate the most simple or demanding of applications to support construction projects.
When thinking about lath and stucco expanded metal lath or woven wire lath comes to mind depending on what part of the nation one lives along with portland cement plaster.
Expanded metal lath diamond mesh plaster lath formed from sheet metal cut into a diamond pattern pulled to an expanded shape.
Modern diamond mesh lath is sold in a variety of metals including galvanized stainless steel finished to astm 653 and in a remarkable range of pre formed shapes including.
Strip lath is expanded diamond metal lath formed into strips with smooth edge and used for reinforcing joints of solid based.
Furring of expanded metal lath is not required on supports having a bearing surface of 1 5 8 in.
Gabriel s monastery brighton massachusetts 1929 plaster on expanded metal lath and fibrous plaster st.
The expanded metal lathing is also available in stainless steel to bs1449 part 2.
The galvanised expanded metal lathing is produced according to bs1369.
2 metal plaster bases shall be furred away from vertical supports or solid surfaces at least 1 4 in.
With the introduction of new machines and the enhancement of production methods sfsp continues to develop its production methods systematically as well as thoroughly.
Puruise supplies expanded metal sheet fabricated steel lath for construction supplied in coils or sheet forms.
Part 1 1987 with both 9mm and 6mm swm.
Expanded rib lath with stiffening ribs.
Expanded metal diamond mesh rib lath for plaster render finishes in building construction the expanded mesh can be easily formed into coils or strips to form the structure framework.
Self furring lath meets furring requirements.
Today lath is typically thought of as a metal base woven welded or expanded metal and prominently used for the application of portland cement plaster on exteriors also known as stucco over framed structures.
It may also be used to span pipe chases or reinforce other stress points such as the corners of openings in the stucco membrane within the lath.
Plaster beads expanded metal and block work reinforcement strut channel systems pipe clamps hangers gypsum profiles as well as garbage and linen chutes.
3 these spacings are based on unsheathed walls.
It is normally attached diagonally at the corner of all openings as doors windows or areas prone to crack for reinforcement.
One of the oldest and most durable cladding systems is metal lath and portland cement plaster and despite the age of this system it is still growing in popularity.
Paul of the cross monastery and church pittsburgh pa 1859 plaster on wood lath and plaster on expanded metal lath adams building howard university washington d c.
