Plaster metal lath is used to prevent or decrease wall crackings in either pumped or troweled application. It is produced from thin galvanized steel strip, its LWD are lined regularly, and the mesh strand formed diamond shape with special structure, Self-furring embossed "V" groove holds the lath away from the surface to aid in the keying of stucco to the lath.
Plaster would easily crack under stress and deflation during the process of building construction and residential living. Metal lath is used to prevent or decrease wall crackings in either pumped or troweled application.
The Plaster Metal Lath Linchuan provides are three types: diamond metal lath, rib metal lath and strip metal lath. With wide type options, you can choose from according to your construction needs. If you have any questions on which type of plaster metal lath you need for projects, please feel free to contact us to ask for help. We are ready all the time!
For its unravel feature, Diamond metal lath is especially suitable for high strength needed architectures. Rib metal lath is expanded metal made sheet with ribs to increase the strength of it overall structure. Strip lath and corner lath are also available for installation convenience. Flat diamond metal lath is nor used over solid surface like gypsum, concrete and wood sheathing. Because flat sheet will only cause plaster to bond only to the sheathing and not complete the embedding process. Therefore expanded metal mesh is usually self-furred: dimpled and V-grooved.
| Specification of Metal Lath | ||||
| Weight | Size | Type | Materials | Packing |
| 1.75lbs/sq yard | 27”x97'' | Flat/Dimpled/V-groove | Galv. | 500sheets/pallet |
| 2.5lbs/sq yard | 27”x97'' | Flat/Dimpled/V-groove | Galv. | 500sheets/pallet |
| 3.4lbs/sq yard | 27”x97'' | Flat/Dimpled/V-groove | Galv. | 500sheets/pallet |
Rib metal lath is the most rigid for all sheet metal laths for its ribs running the whole length of the sheet added additional strength. Rib metal lath is commonly used for soffits and ceilings. Two types of rib metal lath are supplied: Hi-rib lath and flat rib lath.
| Specification of Rib Lath | ||||
| Rib Height | Width | Length | Thickness | Materials |
| 3mm | 610 | 2000mm-2500mm | 0.25mm-0.50mm | Galv. |
| 4mm | 600mm | 2000mm-2500mm | 0.30mm-0.50mm | Galv. |
| 10mm | 600mm | 2000mm-2500mm | 0.30mm-0.50mm | Galv. |
| 3/8'' | 27'' | 97'' | 3.4lbs/sq yard | Galv. |
| 3/4'' | 27.5'' | 97'' | 5.4kg/sheet | Galv. |
| 25mm | 700mm | 2000mm-2500mm | 0.50mm | Galv. |
Strip metal lath is expanded diamond metal lath formed into strips with smooth edge and used for reinforcing joints of solid based. It is normally attached diagonally at the corner of all openings as doors, windows or areas prone to crack for reinforcement. 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 system.
| Specification of Strip Lath | |||
| Size | Pcs./Ctn. | Ft./Ctn. | Lbs./Pallet |
| 4" x 8' | 75 | 600' | 39 lbs. |
| 6" x 8' | 75 | 600' | 60 lbs. |
Hot-dipped galvanized carbon steel;
Cold-rolled galvanized steel;
Zinc alloy and vinyl coated.
Scratch coat is being applied to "V" Groove Self-Furred Tilath.
The lath is attached to the framing members with wafer headed screws. A screw is placed into each self-furred mechanism.
Wall, reinforcing, construction crack, Plasterer network in industry, civil construction, irrigation, municipal, transportation, road, infrastructure and other projects, mainly for residential wall plaster, decorative building, repairing and reinforcing the warehouse.
Metal lath Packaging: 10 sheet (20 sq.yds) per bundle, 50 bundles/lift.
Rib lath Packaging: 10 sheet (20 sq.yds) per bundle, 50 bundles per lift.
Packaged as required.
