Expanded Metal Lath For Stucco

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

Expanded metal lath for stucco.

Steel lath for both interior and exterior projects if you require an easily cut material that can conform to curved surfaces. 27 in x 97 in self furring lath galvanized steel stucco netting. 27 x 97 686 mm x 2464 mm weights. 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.

The large number of openings provide for a better stucco bonding. For exterior stucco work over sheathing and as a plaster base over masonry walls. In some parts of the country stucco refers to only the cement finish coat. Rib lathwith its unique solid metal ribs running the length of the lath is used for 3 coat stucco and thin veneer stone installations.

Rib lath provides greater stiffness and strength to support heavier finishes. See support spacing for metal lathtable below for lath and support spacing. Use this 27 in. 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.

Item 759832 model 36507. 3 40 lbs yd red banding. Can be used as a plaster base and reinforcement on almost all types of walls and ceilings and over wood or steel framing. It allows the cement to bond to it very well and is usually used for patches transitions and uneven surfaces.

Self furring embossed v groove holds the lath away from the surface to aid in the keying of stucco to the lath. 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.