Wire Tying along Horizontal Side Laps
Issued: July 2015 Section 7.8.1 of ASTM C1063 states that side laps of metal plaster bases must be wire tied between supports at intervals not more than 9 inches. Historically, Structa Wire laths have not been wire tied at side laps. Over many years, the resulting stucco claddings have not shown or experienced failures […]
Galvanizing Lath – Standards & Specifications
Issued: June 2015 LATH GALVANIZING SPECIFICATIONS IN BUILDING CODES Corrosion protection of metals including lathing for cement plaster (stucco) is governed by building codes. Corrosion protection is prescribed as galvanization. The following outlines the standards and requirements for galvanization that are now in effect in the US states that have adopted the IBC and IRC codes: In Table 2507.2 titled “Lath, Plastering Materials and Accessories”, the International Building Code (IBC) cites ASTM C847 – Metal Lath; ASTM C933 – Welded Wire lath; and ASTM C1032 – Woven wire plaster base. In Table 2511.1 titled […]