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LathNet: The First Drainage Plane and Metal Lath System

 
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Features

  • Factory-assembled combination of mesh drainage plane and metal lath
  • Provides a continuous drainage plane between the lath and weather resistant barrier
  • Metal lath: Self-furring 2.5 lb. G-60 galvanized expanded steel.
  • - L: 97" +1.5 -0 W: 27" +/-0.375 T: 0.25"
  • Drainage mesh: 90% open weave polyester.
  • - L: 95.5" +/-0.5 W: 25.5" +/- 0.25 T: 0.25"
  • Shipped in banded bundles of 10 sheets
  • 100 sheets/pallet (approximate weight: 600 lbs.)

Benefits

  • Faster installation and fewer wall penetrations than installing a drainage plane and lath separately
  • Combines proven components in an engineered and tested system
  • Factory assembly ensures consistent quality
  • Clearly shows 1” minimum lath overlap to comply with ASTM C847
  • Promotes full lath encapsulation without clogging the drainage plane
  • Drainage mesh provides an effective mortar barrier to prevent bridging
  • Continuous drainage plane allows rapid, unrestricted moisture flow to the weep holes
  • Allows unrestricted air flow behind the lath to help promote drying
  • Created and backed by industry leader Mortar Net Solutions™ in partnership with ClarkDietrich™ Building Systems
  • Assembled in the USA from 100% USA-made materials
Available Options
  • 3.4 lb., self-furring dimpled steel mesh
  • 0.4" (10 mm) drainage mesh thickness
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