Plain Expanded Metal Lath

Metal lath is made from hot dipped galvanized steel for durability.

Plain expanded metal lath.

Inf141 reinforcing is indicated while metal lath is. Permissible variations per astm c847 minimum thickness of expanded metal lath. Available in various sizes and materials. Large quantities of expanded metal are used by the construction industry as metal lath to support materials such as plaster stucco.

Steel expanded metal is a sheet product that has been slit and stretched to a wide array of diamond shaped openings steel expanded metal offers savings in weight and metal free passage of light liquid sound and air while providing a decorative or ornamental effect. Metal plain expanded sheet for general applications. G 60 galvanized expanded steel. Direct metals offers expanded metal materials such as aluminum carbon steel galvanized steel or stainless steel.

A galvanized expanded metal lath or diamond mesh should be attached atop the drainage mat. Expanded metal lath is formed from sheet steel that has been slit and expanded to form hundreds of keys per square yard. 97 1 5 0 w. 2 metal lath astm c847 standard specification for metal lath covering sheet lath expanded metal lath diamond mesh flat and self fur ring and rib metal lath etc.

The design allows for the product to easily bend around curved surfaces for enhanced support. Our expanded metal sheet is available in many sizes openings and material types. Another advantage to using expanded metal as opposed to plain sheet metal is that the exposed edges of the expanded metal provide more traction which has led to its use in catwalks or drainage covers. Thd sku 474584.

A galvanized expanded metal lath or diamond mesh should be attached atop the drainage mat. It is proven over time to possess exceptional strength and flexibility making it the preferred metal base requested by contractors and design professionals. This submittal covers carbon steel hot dip galvanized g 60 finish expanded metal flat diamond lath without paper backing and is designed to be used as a base for gypsum or portland cement plaster. Two types of metal reinforcing are illustrated in handbook details f141 and f145.

Diamond mesh expanded metal lath inch. 90 open weave polyester. Commonly used for barbeque grills chimney screens and pet cages. Convenient 48 x 65 rolls for rapid coverage and fewer seams material available in 10mm and thickness.

Crown bolt 24 in. Direct metals is an expanded metal supplier of versatile and economical expanded metal that is made from a high quality metal sheet. Wire mesh for concrete. Factory assembled combination of mesh drainage plane and metal lath.