Expanded Metal Lath For Stucco

This particular lath has a much smaller pattern in the wire itself.

Expanded metal lath for stucco.

In some parts of the country stucco refers to only the cement finish coat. Use this 27 in. See support spacing for metal lathtable below for lath and support spacing. Item 759832 model 36507.

3 2 and 9 6 mm all with or without factory attached water resistive barrier and designed to be used as a base for gypsum or portland cement plaster. For exterior stucco work over sheathing and as a plaster base over masonry walls. Steel lath for both interior and exterior projects if you require an easily cut material that can conform to curved surfaces. It allows the cement to bond to it very well and is usually used for patches transitions and uneven surfaces.

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. Amico s metal lath reveals stucco window trim and accessories are quality built to give you the peace of mind that you re putting the best components into your project. This article the first of two parts discusses four of the eight deadly sins involved in expanded metal lath installation for the application of portland cement stucco. Rib lath provides greater stiffness and strength to support heavier finishes.

3 40 lbs yd red banding. 27 in x 97 in self furring lath galvanized steel stucco netting. The secondpart which will cover sins five through eight will be published in the january 1997 issue of construction dimensions. The large number of openings provide for a better stucco bonding.

1 1 this specification covers sheet lath expanded metal lath diamond mesh flat and self furring and rib metal lath 1 8 and 3 8 in. Can be used as a plaster base and reinforcement on almost all types of walls and ceilings and over wood or steel framing.