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Nesgroup address: alt.building.construction - Date & Time for the message: 9 Jun 2005 06:26:16 -0700 /

Author of the message: "RicodJour"

Title of the message:
Re: attaching stucco metal lath to new joists

Text of the message:
Michel wrote:

> I have a question concerning attaching the metal lath to the ceiling
> joists on an existing stucco ceiling.
>
> The stucco ceiling on a exterior deck is about 10 years old and I am
> replacing the ceiling joists from above (rooftop) which were damaged
> from termites.  Stucco is in perfect condition and has now cracks.
>
> City code requires the metal lath on new construction to be attached to
> the joists (or furling strips (often plywood strips)) by either nails
> or staples.  Several people have mentioned that the only way to meet
> code is to remove the stucco and start over again.
>
> Is it possible to reattach the metal lath with screws and fasteners?
> Or with screws and grip plates and then leveling out around the screws?

RdJ
   How are you going to separate the lath from the joists without
cracking
   it?  How are you going to support it while you're working on it?



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