Diamond Mesh Lath or Rib Lath?

Metal lath is easy to fix and provides a secure key for many plaster and render applications. Diamond Mesh Metal Lathing is used for joint and crack reinforcement and refurbishment work. Rib Form Lath is mainly used as a plaster backing on ceilings and walls. It is suitable for use in both commercial projects and home improvements.

Types of Mesh Rib Laths can be Diamond Mesh, Ribbed and Hy-Ribbed Metal Lathing.

Strip mesh in coils can be used along the lines of potential weakness. Coil lath makes an easy-to-fix lath providing a secure key for plaster and render applications as well as offering effective joint and crack reinforcement. Metal lath with uniform rhombic opening providing a secure key for plaster and render applications as well as offering effective joint and crack reinforcement. Also reinforcing for structural steel work.

Widely used as a plaster backing on ceilings, walls and stud partitions. Can be used on internal or external plasterwork or rendering finishes. Improves the appearances of cracking plaster / render. Rib Lath is also ideal for refurbishing damaged or aged masonry walls.