Rib Lath
Description of Rib Lath
Rib Lath is a versatile metal lath stiffened by the longitudinal ribs. It has V ribs and greater tensile strength offering excellent plaster base and reinforcement for all types of walls, ceilings and fireproofing of steel beam, and columns. Ribbed lath is ideal for providing a high degree key of mechanical bonding with plaster or render.
Rib Lath Features Compared with Other Metal Laths:
-It is easy to cut and form to ornamental plaster work.
-It provides ample keying for scratch coat.
-It is commonly used for plaster machine application.
-It gives a uniform coat depth for large area.
Application of Rib lath
Rib lath is widely used as a plaster backing on ceilings, walls and stud partitions. Rib Lath is also ideal for refurbishing damaged or aged masonry walls when a key for rendering is not certain due to disintrgration or softening of the wall face.
Specification of Rib lath
1. SW×LW=Size of opening R.H=Rib Height R.D=Rib Distance M.T= Material Weight | |||||
SW×LW/mm | M.T/mm | R.H.mm | R.D./mm | Wt kg/m2 | Sheet size |
4.5×15 | 0.3 | 4 | 75 | 1.26 | 610/750×2440 |
4.5×15 | 0.35 | 4 | 75 | 1.47 | 610/750×2440 |
4.5×15 | 0.4 | 4 | 75 | 1.68 | 610/750×2440 |
4.5×15 | 0.45 | 4 | 75 | 1.89 | 610/750×2440 |
4.5×15 | 0.5 | 4 | 75 | 2.10 | 610/750×2440 |
