Plaster Expanded Metal Lath

Part 1 1987 with both 9mm and 6mm swm.

Plaster expanded metal lath.

Expanded metal lath diamond mesh plaster lath formed from sheet metal cut into a diamond pattern pulled to an expanded shape. The expanded metal lathing is also available in stainless steel to bs1449 part 2. 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 is normally attached diagonally at the corner of all openings as doors windows or areas prone to crack for reinforcement.

The galvanised expanded metal lathing is produced according to bs1369. 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.

Gabriel s monastery brighton massachusetts 1929 plaster on expanded metal lath and fibrous plaster st. Plaster rendering our expanded metal mesh lath provides a key for the application of plasters and render. 1983 grade 304 or 316. We supply lath and rendering meshes in various designs to accommodate the most simple or demanding of applications to support construction projects.

Bethamesh galavanized metal lath is to avoid the cracking on wall due to different contraction rate of concrete and plaster material. 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. Furring of expanded metal lath is not required on supports having a bearing surface of 1 5 8 in. 3 these spacings are based on unsheathed walls.

In some parts of the country stucco refers to only the cement finish coat. 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. 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. Puruise supplies expanded metal sheet fabricated steel lath for construction supplied in coils or sheet forms.

Plaster beads expanded metal and block work reinforcement strut channel systems pipe clamps hangers gypsum profiles as well as garbage and linen chutes. Strip lath is expanded diamond metal lath formed into strips with smooth edge and used for reinforcing joints of solid based. 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.