Plain Expanded Metal Lath

Expanded metal lath is formed from sheet steel that has been slit and expanded to form hundreds of keys per square yard.

Plain expanded metal lath.

Metal plain expanded sheet for general applications. 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. Convenient 48 x 65 rolls for rapid coverage and fewer seams material available in 10mm and thickness.

A galvanized expanded metal lath or diamond mesh should be attached atop the drainage mat. Our expanded metal sheet is available in many sizes openings and material types. Polypropylene mesh bonded to a water and vapor permeable fabric. Available in various sizes and materials.

Wire mesh see all. 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. Factory assembled combination of mesh drainage plane and metal lath. Direct metals is an expanded metal supplier of versatile and economical expanded metal that is made from a high quality metal sheet.

97 1 5 0 w. Two types of metal reinforcing are illustrated in handbook details f141 and f145. A galvanized expanded metal lath or diamond mesh should be attached atop the drainage mat. Large quantities of expanded metal are used by the construction industry as metal lath to support materials such as plaster stucco.

Direct metals offers expanded metal materials such as aluminum carbon steel galvanized steel or stainless steel. 90 open weave polyester. Inf141 reinforcing is indicated while metal lath is. 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.

Crown bolt 24 in. Commonly used for barbeque grills chimney screens and pet cages. Wire mesh for concrete. Diamond mesh expanded metal lath inch.

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. Metal lath is made from hot dipped galvanized steel for durability. Permissible variations per astm c847 minimum thickness of expanded metal lath.