Galvanized Metal Rib Lath Sheet 600mm X 2500mm For Construction

Rib Lath For Construction Formwork, 0.3mm Thickness, 600mm x 2500mm

Rib lath is made from galvanized metal sheet by perforation process and expanding process.It 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. Rib Lath provides plaster & render backing and is also suitable for the refurbishing of damaged or deteriorated faces of masonry walls. Available in galvanised for internal use and stainless steel for external use.

Manufacture Process & Sepcification

Hot dipped galvanized metal sheet is processed by perforating and expanding, to be made into rib lath metal sheet. 

Application 

• As a plaster background for ceilings, walls, partitions and steelwork encasement.
• To refurbish damaged or aged masonry walls.

Installation

General

• Rib Lath must be fixed with the apexes of the ribs in contact with the support or the backing.
• Rib Lath should be lapped at the sides wire tied at intervals not exceeding 150mm.
• At the ends of the sheets, the Rib Lath should be overlapped with at least 100mm (4”).

Ceilings

• For steel beams, wire ties are needed.
• For timber joists, the rib lath can be secured by fixing nails through the rib.
• For concrete beams, it is recommended to cast a timber-nailing strip to accept nails.

Partitions

• Nails or wire ties to secure the rib lath.

Package

With pallets, each pallet quantity according to request.