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Lath

Scope note

The surface, other than masonry, to which plaster is applied; made from various materials, including expanded metal mesh, gypsum board, or other material that will sufficiently bond the plaster. HORNB

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300014892

Broader Terms used

building materials

Narrower Terms used

rib lath
diamond mesh lath

Term used for

lathing (lath)
laths

Created

13yrs ago

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