Expansion Joints Stucco Siding

Vertical and horizontal grid pattern or where surface stress areas exist the product control cracks and provides reinforcement for stucco and plaster surfaces the product may be easily attached to expanded metal lath by screw.

Expansion joints stucco siding.

Stucco control and expansion joints are available in roll formed galvanized steel zinc alloys and polyvinyl chloride pvc. Control joints expansion and contraction shall be installed in walls to delineate areas not more than 144 sq. Stucco does not require expansion contraction joints when directly applied to concrete concrete block or other masonry except where there is a change from one material to another. Expansion joints will work to prevent this movement from damaging the stucco application avoiding unsightly cracks and damaging gaps.

Expansion joints cannot be retrofit into existing stucco buildings but some steps can be taken to help prevent this from developing into a serious and damaging situation. Many homes were built without stucco expansion joints. This is the reinforcement that is created before plastering or coating the area. The distance between control joints shall not exceed 18 feet in either direction or exceed length to width ratio of 2 1 2 to 1.

On vertical surfaces and 100 sq. The metal lath is where the galvanized metal vinyl stucco expansion joint is usually used. A lath is an important part in building residential and commercial roofing system. Expansion joint trim is used over lath installed on a 10 ft.

The durability of a lath depends on its construction.