Steel Construction Galvanised Expanded Metal Lathing Diamond For Ceiling Reinforcement Systems

Expanded Steel Construction Diamond Metal Lath For Ceiling Reinforcement Systems

Purpose-engineered as a gravity-loaded hybrid, this expanded steel framework interlocks 26-gauge diamond lath into a unified substrate that combats plaster sag in vaults, grand foyers, and seismic diaphragm ceilings. Its staggered strand orientation distributes dynamic loads across 360° while cross-welded nodal points lock tensile integrity to +100 psf, preventing substrate delamination under HVAC-induced vibrations in institutional plenum spaces. Fire-rated per ASTM E119 for concealed combustible spaces, the phosphate-primed assembly eliminates furring channels in thin-set

applications across timber or steel decking—with vapor-diffusing apertures mitigating condensation risks in humid pool enclosures and coastal resorts.

Suspended ceiling contractors and seismic retrofit specialists deploy this system for monumentally scaled renovations where simultaneous weight reduction and shear reinforcement are critical. Robotic-flanged perimeter tabs auto-align with structural beams, clipping installations 40% faster than traditional lath-and-channel methods in airport terminals. For skip-trowel textures or Venetian plaster finishes over gypsum, access proprietary acoustic modeling dashboards or specify ICC-ES-certified S-type clips that maintain 0.05” deflection limits across 30-foot spans—all validated by 25-year crystallization warranties per ASTM C847 accelerated corrosion testing in salt-spray environments.