Masonry Magazine February 2012 Page. 40

Words: Chris Little
Masonry Magazine February 2012 Page. 40

Masonry Magazine February 2012 Page. 40
Lath Integrity: You (May Not) Get what you Expect

XPANDED METAL LATH HAS BEEN A STAPLE OF THE PLASTERING INDUSTRY FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS. From its beginnings in the 1900s, the basic design of diamond mesh lath hasn't changed a great deal. What has changed, however, is a growing segment of lath production that does not meet the building code. The problems, damages and associated responsibility of the installation of these inferior laths are allocated to the designer and/or the installer of record. The inherent risk of purchasing, selling and installing a non-compliant lath deserves discussion to avoid performance of the stucco cladding.

BY CHRIS LITTLE
Photos courtesy of Alabama Metal Industries Corp., Birmingham, Ala.
30 MASONRY
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