Meaning & use
Lathing
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The process of installing thin strips of wood or metal mesh, called lath, as a base for plaster, stucco, or tiling on walls and ceilings.
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The contractor finished the lathing before applying the first coat of plaster.
Metal lathing is now more common than wood in modern stucco construction.
A note on using this word
Traditional wood lathing largely gave way to expanded metal lath in the 20th century, offering greater durability and fire resistance.
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