Superseded Standard
Historical

ASTM C847-06

Standard Specification for Metal Lath

Summary

1.1 This specification covers sheet lath, expanded metal lath, diamond mesh, flat and self-furring, and rib metal lath, 1/8 and 3/8 in. (3.2 and 9.6 mm), all with or without backing and designed to be used as a base for gypsum or portland cement plaster.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.


Rationale:

This specification covers sheet lath, expanded metal lath, diamond mesh, flat and self-furring, and rib metal lath, all with or without backing and designed to be used as a base for gypsum or Portland cement plaster. Metal lath shall be fabricated from cold-rolled carbon steel sheet of commercial quality as specified and galvanized metal lath shall have a G60 coating. Physical properties such as thickness, width, length, and weight shall be specified. Metal lath shall be fabricated from hot-dipped galvanized steel.

Technical characteristics

Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International)
Publication Date 11/01/2006
Collection
Page Count 2
Themes Iron and steel castings
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