Rib Lath

Description of Rib Lath

Rib Lath 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. Ribbed lath is ideal for providing a high degree key of mechanical bonding with plaster or render.

Rib Lath Features Compared with Other Metal Laths:
-It is easy to cut and form to ornamental plaster work. 
-It provides ample keying for scratch coat.
-It is commonly used for plaster machine application. 
-It gives a uniform coat depth for large area.

Application of Rib lath

Rib lath is widely used as a plaster backing on ceilings, walls and stud partitions. Rib Lath is also ideal for refurbishing damaged or aged masonry walls when a key for rendering is not certain due to disintrgration or softening of the wall face.

Specification of Rib lath