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METAL LATH
The technical content of this literature is eective 5/31/12 and supersedes all previous information. Pub. No. CD-Full Line 5/12
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METAL LATH & ACCESSORIES
3/8" HIGH RIB LATH
ClarkDietrich 3/8" high rib lath
is the most rigid of all laths and
provides the added support required
when framing is more than 16"
o.c. but does not exceed 24" o.c.
Commonly used for sots and
ceilings under steel or wood joist
construction and metal-reinforced
concrete floors. 3/8" V-shaped
ribs run the length of the sheet at
3-7/8" intervals and inverted 3/16"
intermediate ribs.
Product code
Weight
(lbs/yard
2
)
Size
Width
(in)
Length
(in)
LAR
3.4 27 97
SPRAY RIB LATH
A more rigid lath than diamond
mesh lath. Spray rib lath is the
same 3/8" rib lath except it’s made
with strips of 50 lb. brown kraft
paper backing, to help prevent
loss of plaster over open framing
or when machine-applied. Spray
rib lath is not to be used as a
replacement for Grade D breather
sheet moisture-retardant paper.
Product code
Weight
(lbs/yard
2
)
Size
Width
(in)
Length
(in)
LARS
3.4 27 97
Available West Coast only.
UTILITY LATH
ClarkDietrich utility lath is a
superior multipurpose expanded
steel product widely used for
ceramic tile and floor leveling,
and for plaster and stucco repair
and remodel. It is available in both
the Junior™ mesh style as well as
self-furring dimpled product. The
self-furring product is manufactured
with 1/4" deep dimples that raise
the mesh away from solid surfaces
for superior mechanical bonding.
Product code Width (in) Length (in)
LAMU–JuniorMesh
(O)
27 97
LADU–DimpledSelf-Furring
(O)
27 97
O = Paper is oset 1" on one long edge and end to ensure proper lath-to-lath laps and a
minimum 2" paper overhang on the opposing long edge and end.
Note: Asphalt paper-backed lath is available for various applications requiring
a moisture barrier.