Metal Lath

Diamond Metal Lath is an expanded metal reinforcement material used to provide a mechanical key for stucco, plaster and other cementitious coatings.

Its diamond-shaped openings allow plaster or stucco to embed into the lath, helping create a strong mechanical bond between the reinforcement and the finished coating.

Self-Furring Metal Lath is expanded metal lath designed with formed dimples or furring features that create space between the lath and the substrate.

This configuration helps provide space for the stucco or plaster to wrap around the metal lath and improve mechanical attachment. It is commonly used for stucco and plaster reinforcement systems.

V-Groove Metal Lath is an expanded metal lath with formed V-shaped grooves that provide a self-furring configuration.

The grooves help create space between the lath and the substrate, making V-Groove Metal Lath suitable for stucco, plaster and cement-based reinforcement applications.

Paper Backed Metal Lath combines expanded metal lath with a weather-resistant paper backing.

The backing helps provide an additional layer between the metal reinforcement and the substrate while the expanded metal provides mechanical reinforcement for stucco or plaster applications.

The main difference is the configuration and intended installation condition of each type.

Diamond Metal Lath uses a standard expanded diamond mesh pattern and is widely used for plaster and stucco reinforcement.

Self-Furring Metal Lath incorporates formed furring features that create space between the lath and substrate.

V-Groove Metal Lath uses formed V-shaped grooves to provide a self-furring configuration.

Paper Backed Metal Lath adds a paper backing to the expanded metal lath for applications where a backed reinforcement system is preferred.

Metal Lath is commonly used as reinforcement for stucco, plaster, cement-based coatings and other architectural or construction applications.

It provides a mechanical key and reinforcement layer that helps support the applied coating system.

Metal Lath can be supplied in different sheet sizes, mesh configurations, gauges and finishes depending on the product type and market requirements.

Standard specifications can be supplied for North American and other international markets, while custom specifications may also be available for bulk orders.

Metal Lath is commonly manufactured from steel sheet that is expanded to form the diamond or other mesh patterns.

Galvanized steel is commonly used for applications where corrosion resistance is required. Material, coating and thickness can be specified according to project requirements.

Yes. Galvanized Metal Lath is available for construction applications where additional corrosion resistance is required.

The appropriate galvanized coating and steel specification can be selected according to the application, project requirements and destination market.

Yes. AlliedMesh supplies Metal Lath and related construction reinforcement products for international buyers, including distributors, importers and construction material suppliers.

Product specifications, packaging, pallet configuration and shipping requirements can be discussed according to the destination market and order requirements.

Custom Metal Lath specifications may be available for qualified bulk orders, depending on the required mesh pattern, sheet size, material, thickness, coating and packaging.

Buyers can provide their required specifications when requesting a quotation so the appropriate product configuration can be confirmed.

The appropriate Metal Lath depends on the substrate, coating system, required furring configuration, project specifications and installation method.

Diamond Metal Lath is a common general-purpose option, while Self-Furring and V-Groove Metal Lath are suitable when additional furring is required. Paper Backed Metal Lath can be considered when a backed lath configuration is preferred.

For bulk orders or project-specific requirements, AlliedMesh can review the required specifications and recommend the appropriate Metal Lath configuration.