SpiderLath Mesh Features
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SpiderLath used with manufactured stone. |
SpiderLath is designed to be a replacement alternative for metal lath and is used with manufactured stone veneer, one and three coat stucco, natural stone thin veneer, concrete counter tops, plaster, tile, and water drainage systems. Listed below are some of the features of the SpiderLath Mesh:
- SpiderLath offers corrosion free material designed to last the life of the material being applied to it. SpiderLath is made from molten E-glass coated with Zirconium Dioxide to make SpiderLath alkaline resistant.
- Cutting SpiderLath will not damage the alkaline properties.
- SpiderLath uses a twisted weave to aid in keying the mortar.
- Easy to use, cuts with scissors or knife. Lath scratches and cuts are eliminated.
- SpiderLath adds tensile and flexural strength to the cementitous material providing a stronger bond.
- A thin coat of stiffening material is added to the fiberglass mesh to make the product easier to handle and faster to install.
- Very versatile, allowing it to be installed horizontally or vertically.
- Easy to transport. Weighing only 25 lbs. per roll (300 sq. ft.) This is equivalent to 18 sheets of 2.5 metal lath which would weight about 90 lbs.
- Versatile and strong enough to use with heavy weight products such as three coat stucco and natural stone veneer.
- Installation time (labor costs) is reduced significantly because of the size and the ease at which the installer can unroll, stretch, and fasten.
Nailing Guides
The semi rigid nailing guide is made from a foam material that acts as a gasket by sealing around the fastener, so that water won’t penetrate the water/vapor barrier.
The guides allow the lath to be encapsulated by the cement, providing
Technical Data
See SpiderLath Specifications for Architects and technical supporting documents.
- Roll size: 4 ft. x 75 ft.
- Rolled up dimensions: 17 in. x 48 in.
- Roll weight: 25 lbs.
- Alkali Resistant fiberglass coated with Zirconium Dioxide.
- Three dimensional Leno Weave.
- Mesh weight: 8.82 oz. per sq. yd. (300 gsm).
- Mesh opening size: 0.375 in. (9.52 mm).
- Semi rigid coating.
- Stripping on back is semi rigid.
- Stripping is foam material.
- Stripping measurements: 9 equally spaced EVA strips (6 in.). 0.375 in. x 0.5 in. x 75 ft.
- Each roll is enclosed in lightweight plastic bag and contains installation instructions.