STAINLESS STEEL EML EXPANDED METAL LATH SHEET
Stainless Steel EML metal lath Sheet is a key for plastering and rendering, EML metal lath Sheet with its stiffening ribs provides a good key for deeper coatings of plaster or render. As well as being used for walls EML metal lath Sheet mesh can also be used for partitions and ceilings.
Fixed through the rib section with Stainless Steel nails or around the rib with stainless steel staples or wire. External use only.
Installation Guide:
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EML metal lath sheet is fixed so that the tip of the rib is placed against the supporting background. The rib of the sheet should run at right angles to any supports. Ensure that the sheets are overlapped by a minimum of 50mm end to end and by 25mm width-ways and that the ribs are nestled together.
- Timber Support - EML metal lath sheet is fixed at each rib to timber supports using plasterers nails, screws or staples. Ensure that compatible corrosion resistant fixings are used, i.e. do not used galvanised fixings for stainless steel.
- Metal Support - EML metal lath sheet is fixed at each rib to metal support using 1.63mm galvanised or stainless steel tying wire. When joining EML metal lath sheets overlap the edge ribs and tie the edges with 1.22mm tying wire at 150mm centres.
- Solid Background - EML metal lath sheet can be fixed to a solid background using a suitable fixing which holds the ribs firmly against the background. Where sheets are installed vertically, fixings should be positioned through all ribs at 600mm centers to ensure adequate stability.
- Always ensure that compatible corrosion resistant fixings are used, i.e. do not used galvanised fixings with stainless steel products or vice versa.
Note: Gloves should be worn as edges will be sharp. Ensure that compatible corrosion resistant fixings are used; i.e. do not use galvanised fixings with stainless products.
