File:Hy-rib and metal lath for concrete, stucco and plaster in roofs, floors, walls, sidings, partitions, ceilings, furring, arches, conduits and tanks (1919) (14781779402).jpg

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Title: Hy-rib and metal lath for concrete, stucco and plaster in roofs, floors, walls, sidings, partitions, ceilings, furring, arches, conduits and tanks ..
Year: 1919 (1910s)
Authors: Truscon steel company. (from old catalog)
Subjects: Lathing Concrete construction Stucco Plastering
Publisher: Youngstown, Ohio, Truscon steel company
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
Digitizing Sponsor: The Library of Congress

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t more than three (3) cubic feet of sand to one(1) sack of cement, and if hydrated lime is used, notmore than ten (10) pounds to one (1) sack ofcement. For third coat the proportion of sand to cementshall not be less than three (3) cubic feet of sand toone (1) sack of cement. Hydrated lime should beomitted and Truscon Waterproofing Paste, Con-centrated, added to the mixing water in propor-tions of 1 part paste to 18 parts water. 24. APPLICATION—The plastering should becarried on continuously in one general direction,without allowing the plaster to dry at the edge. Ifit is impossible to work the full width of the wall atone time, the joint should be at some naturaldivision of the surface, such as a window or door. Type A: The first coat shall be applied to theoutside of the lath and pushed through sufficientlyto give a good key. Over the face of the studs, theplaster shall be forced well through the lath inorder to fill entirely the space between the lath and 33 HY-RIB AND METAL LATH
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X?fTj j-oists ■s&y-wz/roow- &rr/?/z& 34 TRUSCON STEEL COMPANY the studs. The backing coat shall be applied to theback of the lath and shall be thoroughly troweled sothat the lath shall be entirely covered. Type B: The first coat shall be applied to thelath and thoroughly pushed through against theinside waterproofing so as to completely imbed themetal of the lath on both sides. Special care shallbe taken to fill all voids around furring strips andwhere the lath laps. 25. BACK PLASTERING may be applied anytime after the scratch coat has received its initialset. 26. ROUGHING—Soon after applying andbefore the initial set has taken place, the surface ofthe coats which are to receive succeeding coatsshall be roughened with a saw-toothed paddle orother suitable device. 27. DAMPENING—Before applying mortarthe surface of the preceding coat shall be wetted tosaturation to prevent absorption of

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