Rib Lath

Specifications

Expanded Galvd Rib Lath is Expanded Metal lath stiffened by longitudinal steel ribs, formed in the same sheet of metal..  The mesh areas of the lath are expanded by cutting and stretching in the sheet of metal, the ribs being simultaneously roll-formed.  The furring design of the mesh provides an execellent background plaster for construction of partitions, suspended ceilings and refurbishment works.  The advantages of rib lath over metal lath is that the support centres can be increased or widened.

Applications:

Galvd Rib-Lath is extensively used:

>as a Plaster Backgroud for:-

- Partitions

- Structural (Steel Work Encasement

- Suspended Ceiling

- Arch Formation

- Construction Joint for Shallow

>to refurbish damaged or aged masonry walls, Slab, Retrofiting work, etc..

Installation:-

* Galvd Rib-Lath must fixed with the apexes of the ribs in contact with the support or the backing.

* Galvd Rib-Lath should be lapped at the sides wire tied at intervals not exceeding 150mm.

* At the end of the sheets, the Galvd Rib-Lath should be overlapped with at least 100mm (4" ).

Size : 610mm W X 2200mm L X 0.35mm thk

Raw materials : Galvanised

Packing : 500 sheets/pallet