Difference between revisions of "Metal lath"
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expanded metal lath; Bostwick lath; diamond mesh lath; herringbone lath; oblong mesh; Truss loop lath; Trussit; rib lath | expanded metal lath; Bostwick lath; diamond mesh lath; herringbone lath; oblong mesh; Truss loop lath; Trussit; rib lath | ||
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* ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996 | * ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996 | ||
Revision as of 12:41, 1 May 2016
Description
A stiff metal mesh used as a support for plaster walls. Metal lathes were patented in England in 1797 and made in the U.S. after 1896. Expanded metal lath was made by punching hole patterns in sheet metal then stretching the sheet to form an open mesh. The mesh patterns varied depending on manufacturer, such as diamond, herringbone, and oblong. Metal lath provides strength and water-resistance for ceramic tile walls used in bathrooms and kitchens.
Synonyms and Related Terms
expanded metal lath; Bostwick lath; diamond mesh lath; herringbone lath; oblong mesh; Truss loop lath; Trussit; rib lath
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
- Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000
- Website address 1 Comment: www2.cr.nps.gov/tps/briefs/brief21.htm