Vertical and horizontal grid pattern or where surface stress areas exist the product control cracks and provides reinforcement for stucco and plaster surfaces the product may be easily attached to expanded metal lath by screw.
Expansion joints stucco siding.
The metal lath is where the galvanized metal vinyl stucco expansion joint is usually used.
Type of materials the orientation of the building and the type of surface.
Expansion joint trim is used over lath installed on a 10 ft.
Control joints expansion and contraction shall be installed in walls to delineate areas not more than 144 sq.
This is the reinforcement that is created before plastering or coating the area.
On vertical surfaces and 100 sq.
Joint spacing the use and spacing of stucco control joints depend on several factors.
The durability of a lath depends on its construction.
Stucco control and expansion joints are available in roll formed galvanized steel zinc alloys and polyvinyl chloride pvc.
A lath is an important part in building residential and commercial roofing system.
The distance between control joints shall not exceed 18 feet in either direction or exceed length to width ratio of 2 1 2 to 1.
Stucco does not require expansion contraction joints when directly applied to concrete concrete block or other masonry except where there is a change from one material to another.
Many homes were built without stucco expansion joints.