Designation: C 1063 – 08

Standard Specification for

Installation of Lathing and Furring to Receive Interior and
Exterior Portland Cement-Based Plaster1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1063; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. Scope* B 221 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy

1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements for Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
lathing and furring for the application of exterior and interior C 11 Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Build-
portland cement-based plaster as in Specification C 926 or ing Materials and Systems
Specification C 841. C 841 Specification for Installation of Interior Lathing and
1.2 Where a fire resistance rating is required for plastered Furring
assemblies and constructions, details of construction shall be in C 847 Specification for Metal Lath
accordance with reports of fire tests of assemblies that have C 926 Specification for Application of Portland Cement-
met the requirements of the fire rating imposed. Based Plaster
1.3 Where a specific degree of sound control is required for C 933 Specification for Welded Wire Lath
plastered assemblies and constructions, details of construction C 954 Specification for Steel Drill Screws for the Applica-
shall be in accordance with official reports of tests conducted in tion of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases to
recognized testing laboratories in accordance with the appli- Steel Studs from 0.033 in. (0.84 mm) to 0.112 in. (2.84
cable requirements of Test Method E 90. mm) in Thickness
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded C 1002 Specification for Steel Self-Piercing Tapping
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel Products or
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only Metal Plaster Bases to Wood Studs or Steel Studs
and are not considered standard. C 1032 Specification for Woven Wire Plaster Base
D 1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
2. Referenced Documents Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
2.1 ASTM Standards: 2 (CPVC) Compounds
A 641/A 641M Specification for Zinc−Coated (Galvanized) D 4216 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
Carbon Steel Wire and Related PVC and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
A 653/A 653M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (CPVC) Building Products Compounds
(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) E 90 Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne
by the Hot-Dip Process Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Ele-
B 69 Specification for Rolled Zinc ments
3. Terminology
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C11 on 3.1 Definitions—For definitions relating to Ceilings and
Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems and is the direct responsibility Walls, see Terminology C 11.
of Subcommittee C11.03 on Specifications for the Application of Gypsum and Other
Products in Assemblies. 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Current edition approved May 15, 2008. Published June 2008. Originally 3.2.1 control joint, n—a joint that accommodates movement
approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as C 1063 – 07.
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of plaster shrinkage and curing along predetermined, usually
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straight, lines.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on 3.2.2 expansion joint, n—a joint that accommodates move-
the ASTM website. ment beyond plaster shrinkage and curing.

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NOTE 1—For design consideration of control and expansion joints, see
Annex A2.3.1.2 of Specification C 926.
3.2.3 hangers, n—wires or steel rods or straps used to
support main runners for suspended ceilings beneath floor or
roof constructions.
3.2.4 inserts, n—devices embedded in concrete structural
members to provide a loop or opening for attachment of
hangers.
3.2.5 saddle tie, n—see Figs. 1 and 2.
3.2.6 self-furring, adj—a metal plaster base manufactured
with evenly-spaced indentations that hold the body of the lath
approximately 1⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) away from solid surfaces to
which it is applied.
3.2.7 framing member, n—studs, joist, runners (track), FIG. 2 Saddle Tie
bridging, bracing, and related accessories manufactured or
supplied in wood or light gauge steel.
6.2.1 General—All accessories shall have perforated or
expanded flanges or clips shaped to permit complete embed-
4. Delivery of Materials
ment in the plaster, to provide means for accurate alignment,
4.1 All materials shall be delivered in the original packages, and to secure attachment of the accessory to the underlying
containers, or bundles bearing the brand-name and manufac- surface. Accessories shall be designed to receive application of
turer’s (or supplier’s) identification. the specified plaster thickness.
6.2.2 Accessories shall be fabricated from Zinc Alloy (99 %
5. Storage of Materials pure zinc), galvanized (zinc coated) steel, rigid PVC or CPVC
5.1 All materials shall be kept dry. Materials shall be plastic, or anodized aluminum alloy. See Specification B 221.
stacked off the ground, supported on a level platform, and (See Table 1 for minimum allowable thicknesses).
protected from the weather and surface contamination. NOTE 2—The selection of an appropriate type of material for accesso-
5.2 Materials shall be neatly stacked with care taken to ries shall be determined by applicable surrounding climatic and environ-
avoid damage to edges, ends, or surfaces. mental conditions specific to the project location, such as salt air,
5.3 Paper backed metal plaster bases shall be handled industrial pollution, high moisture, or humidity.
carefully in delivery, storage, and erection to prevent punctur- 6.2.3 Steel—Specification A 653/A 653M and shall have a
ing or removal of paper. G60 coating.
6.2.4 PVC Plastic—Specification D 1784 or D 4216.
6. Materials 6.2.5 Zinc Alloy—Specification B 69, 99 % pure zinc.
6.1 Metal Plaster Bases: 6.2.6 Thickness of base material shall be as shown in Table
6.1.1 Expanded Metal Lath—Specification C 847, galva- 1.
nized. 6.2.7 Cornerite—1.75 lb/yd2(0.059 kg/m2), galvanized ex-
6.1.2 Wire Laths: panded metal lath, galvanized, 1.7 lb/yd2(0.057 kg/m2) galva-
6.1.2.1 Welded Wire Lath—Specification C 933. nized woven or welded wire fabric of 0.0410 in. (1.04 mm)
6.1.2.2 Woven Wire Lath—Specification C 1032. wire. When shaped for angle reinforcing, it shall have out-
6.1.2.3 Paper Backed Plaster Bases—Specification C 847. standing flanges (legs) of not less than 2 in. (51 mm).
6.2 Accessories: 6.3 Channels—Shall be cold-formed from steel with mini-
mum 33 000 psi (228 MPa) yield strength and 0.0538 in. (1.37
mm) minimum bare steel thickness. Channel shall have a
protective coating conforming to Specification A 653/
A 653M–G60, or have a protective coating with an equivalent
corrosion resistance for exterior applications, or shall be coated
with a rust inhibitive paint, for interior applications, and shall
have the following minimum weights in pounds per 1000 linear
feet (kg/m).

TABLE 1 Minimum Thickness of Accessories

Base Material, in. (mm)
Accessory
Steel Zinc Alloy P.V.C.
Corner Beads 0.0172 (0.44) 0.0207 (0.53) 0.035 (0.89)
Casing Beads 0.0172 (0.44) 0.0207 (0.53) 0.035 (0.89)
Weep Screeds 0.0172 (0.44) 0.0207 (0.53) 0.050 (1.27)
Control Joints 0.0172 (0.44) 0.018 (0.46) 0.050 (1.27)
FIG. 1 Saddle Tie

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Sizes, in. (mm) Weight, lb/1000 ft (kg/m) Flange Width, in. (mm) 7.2 Hangers and Inserts:
3⁄4 (19) 277 (0.412) 1⁄2 (13)
7.2.1 Hangers shall be of ample length and shall conform to
11⁄2 (38) 414 (0.616) 1⁄2 (13)

2 (51) 506 (0.753) 1⁄2 (13) the requirements of Table 2 both as to size and maximum area
21⁄2 (64) 597 (0.888) 1⁄2 (13) to be supported, except as modified in this section.
NOTE 3—Channels used in areas subject to corrosive action of salt air 7.2.2 When 1 by 3⁄16-in. (25 by 4.8-mm) flat inserts and
shall be hot-dipped galvanized, G60 coating. hangers are used, 7⁄16-in. (11.1-mm) diameter holes shall be
provided on the center line at the lower end of the insert and
6.3.1 External Corner Reinforcement—Expanded lath,
upper end of the hanger to permit the attachment of the hanger
welded wire, or woven wire mesh bent to approximately 90°
to the insert. The edge of the holes in both the inserts and the
used to reinforce portland cement stucco at external corners.
hangers shall be not less than 3⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) from the ends.
This accessory shall be fully embedded in the stucco.
7.2.3 In concrete, hangers shall be attached to inserts
6.3.2 Foundation Weep Screed—Accessory used to termi-
embedded in the concrete or to other attachment devices
nate portland cement based stucco at the bottom of exterior
designed for this purpose and able to develop full strength of
walls. This accessory shall have a sloped, solid, or perforated,
the hanger.
ground or screed flange to facilitate the removal of moisture
7.2.4 Flat, steel hangers shall be bolted to 1 by 3⁄16-in. (25 by
from the wall cavity and a vertical attachment flange not less
4.8-mm) inserts with 3⁄8-in. (9.5-mm) diameter round-head
than 31⁄2 in. (89 mm) long.
stove bolts. (See Fig. 3.)
6.4 Wire—As specified in Specification A 641/A 641M with
7.2.5 The nuts of the bolts shall be drawn up tight.
a Class I zinc coated (galvanized), soft temper steel. Wire
diameters (uncoated) specified herein correspond with United NOTE 4—Hangers required to withstand upward wind pressures shall be
States Steel Wire Gauge numbers as follows: of a type to resist compression. Struts of formed channels shall be
permitted.
Wire Gauge Diameter (in.)
(US Steel Wire Gauge) mm
No. 20 0.0348 .88
7.3 Installation of Hangers for Suspended Ceilings Under
No. 19 0.0410 1.04 Wood Constructions—Hangers shall be attached to supports by
No. 18 0.0475 1.21 any of the following methods:
No. 17 0.0540 1.37
No. 16 0.0625 1.59
7.3.1 A hole shall be drilled through the wood member not
No. 14 0.0800 2.03 less than 3 in. (76 mm) above the bottom with the upper end of
No. 13 0.0915 2.32 the wire hanger passed through the hole and twisted three times
No. 12 0.1055 2.68
No. 11 0.1205 3.06
around itself. See Fig. 4.
No. 10 0.1350 3.43 7.3.2 Three 12d nails shall be driven, on a downward slant,
No. 9 0.1483 3.77 into the sides of the wood member with not less than 11⁄4 in.
No. 8 0.1620 4.12
(31.8 mm) penetration and not less than 5 in. (127 mm) from
6.5 Rod and Strap Hangers—Mild steel, zinc or cadmium the bottom edges, and not more than 36 in. (914 mm) on the
plated, or protected with a rust-inhibiting paint. center with the upper end of the wire hanger wrapped around
6.6 Clips—Form from steel wire, Specification A 641/ the nails and twisted three times around itself. See Fig. 5.
A 641M zinc-coated (galvanized), Specification A 641/ 7.3.3 A loop shall be formed in the upper end of the wire
A 641M or steel sheet, Specification A 653/A 653M, depend- hanger and secured to the wood member by four 11⁄2-in.
ing on use and manufacturer’s requirements. (38.1-mm), not less than 9 gauge, 0.1483-in. (3.77-mm)
6.7 Fasteners: diameter wire staples driven horizontally or on a downward
6.7.1 Nails—For attaching metal plaster bases to wood slant into the sides of the wood members, three near the upper
supports, 0.1205-in. 11 gauge (3.06-mm) diameter, 7⁄16-in. end of the loop and the fourth to fasten the loose end. See Fig.
(11.1-mm) head, barbed, galvanized roofing nails or galvanized 6.
common nails. 7.3.4 Where supports for flooring are thicker than 11⁄2 in.
6.7.1.1 Nails for attaching metal plaster bases to solid (38.1 mm) and are spaced more than 4 ft (1.2 m) on center, 11⁄2
substrates shall be not less than 3⁄4 in. (19 mm) long. in. (38.1-mm) No. 1/0 (0.3065 in.) (7.78 mm) eye screws, or
6.7.2 Screws for attaching metal plaster base shall be equivalent, spaced not more than 3 ft (0.9 m) on centers shall
fabricated in accordance with either Specification C 954 or be screwed into the flooring supports with the upper end of the
C 1002 and shall have a 7⁄16 in. (11.1 mm) diameter pan wafer wire hanger inserted through the eye screws and twisted three
head and a 0.120 in. (3.0 mm) diameter shank. Screws used for times around itself.
attachment to metal framing members shall be self-drilling and 7.3.5 Two holes shall be drilled in the upper end of the flat
self-tapping. Screws used for attachment to wood framing hangers and nailed to the sides of the wood members with 12d
members shall be sharp-point. nails driven through the holes and clinched. Nails shall be not
less than 3 in. (76 mm) above the bottom edge of the framing
7. Installation member. See Fig. 7.
7.1 Workmanship—Metal furring and lathing shall be 7.4 Attachment of Hangers to Main Runners:
erected so that the finished plaster surfaces are true to line 7.4.1 Wire hangers shall be saddle-tied to the runners. See
(allowable tolerance of 1⁄4 in. [6.4 mm] in 10 ft [3.05 m]), Fig. 1.
level, plumb, square, or curved as required to receive the 7.4.2 Smooth or threaded rod hangers shall be fastened to
specified plaster thickness. the runners with special attachments appropriate to the design.

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TABLE 2 Allowable Support or Hanger Wire Spacing ft-in. (mm) and Cold-Rolled Channel Main Runner Spans, ft-in. (mm)1–10
NOTE—1 in. = 25.4 mm; 1 ft2 = 0.093 m2
Uniform Load = 12 psf (0.479 kPa)
Member Size, in. Member Weight,
Span Condition9,10 Member Spacing, in. (mm)
(mm) lb/1000 ft (kg/m)
24 (610) 36 (914) 48 (1220) 60 (1520) 72 (1830)
Allowable Hanger Wire or Support Spacing, ft-in. (mm)
1 1 ⁄2 414 Single 3-6 (1070) 3-1 (940) 2-9 (840) 2-9 (790) 2-5 (740)
(38.1) (0.615) 2 or More 4-11 (1500) 4-2 (1270) 3-7 (1090) 3-2 (970) 2-11 (890)
2 506 Single 3-9 (1140) 3-3 (990) 3-0 (910) 2-9 (840) 2-8 (810)
(50.8) (0.753) 2 or More 5-2 (1570) 4-6 (1370) 4-1 (1240) 3-10 (1170) 3-7 (1090)
2 1 ⁄2 597 Single 3-11 (1190) 3-5 (1040) 3-2 (970) 2-11 (890) 2-9 (840)
(63.5) (0.888) 2 or More 5-5 (1650) 4-9 (1450) 4-4 (1320) 4.0 (1220) 3-10 (1170)

Uniform Load = 15 psf (0.287 kPa)

Member Size, in. Member Weight,
Span Condition9,10 Member Spacing, in. (mm)
(mm) lb/1000 ft (kg/m)
24 (610) 36 (914) 48 (1220) 60 (1520) 72 (1830)
1 1 ⁄2 414 Single 3-3 (990) 2-10 (860) 2-7 (790) 2-4 (710) 2-2 (660)
(38.1) (0.616) 2 or More 4-6 (1370) 3-8 (1120) 3-2 (970) 2-10 (860) 2-7 (790)
2 506 Single 3-6 (1070) 3-1 (940) 2-10 (880) 2-7 (790) 2-5 (740)
(50.8) (0.753) 2 or More 4-10 (1470) 4-3 (1300) 3-10 (1170) 3-6 (1070) 3-3 (990)
2 1 ⁄2 597 Single 3-8 (1120) 3-3 (990) 2-11 (890) 2-9 (840) 2-7 (790)
(63.5) (0.888) 2 or More 5-0 (1520) 4-5 (1350) 4-0 (1220) 3.9 (1140) 3-6 (1070)

Allowable Spans Notes:

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Bare metal thickness of cold-rolled main runners shall be not less than 0.0538 in. (1.367 mm).
2
Inside corner radii shall not be greater than 1⁄8 in. (3.19 mm).
3
Spans based on upper flange of main runners laterally unbraced.
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Maximum deflection limited to 1/360 of the span length.
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Steel yield stress, Fy, shall be not less than 33 000 psi (228 MPa).
6
Uniform load 12 psf (dry density) shall be used for portland cement plaster ceilings with plaster thicknesses up to 7⁄8 in. (22 mm) and 15 psf shall be used for ceil-
ings with plaster thicknesses over 7⁄8 in. (22 mm) and not more than 1-1⁄4 in. (32 mm).
7
“2 or More” spans refers to two or more continuous, equal spans.
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For the “2 or More” span condition, listed spans represent the center-to-center distance between adjacent supports.
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These tables are designed for dead loads. Specific conditions such as exterior installations in high wind areas require additional engineering.
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Where uplift resistance is required for suspended ceilings to resist negative forces, the architect or engineer of record shall select the method to be used.

7.4.3 The lower ends of flat hangers shall be bolted to the However, when the splice occurs at an expansion/control joint,
main runners, or bent tightly around the runners and carried up the channel shall be nested and loosely tied to hold together but
and above the runners and bolt to the main part of the hanger. still allow movement.
Bolts shall be 3⁄8-in. (9.5-mm) diameter, round-head stove 7.5.5 Hanger wires shall hang straight down. If an obstacle
bolts. See Fig. 3. prevents this, a trapeze type device shall be used to allow
7.5 Installation of Main Runners: hanger wires to hang straight.
7.5.1 Minimum sizes and maximum spans and spacings of 7.6 Installation of Cross Furring:
main runners for the various spans between hangers or other 7.6.1 Minimum size and maximum spans and spacings of
supports shall be in accordance with the requirements of Table various types of cross furring for various spans between main
2. runners and supports shall conform to the requirements of
7.5.2 A clearance of not less than 1 in. (25 mm) shall be Table 2.
maintained between the ends of the main runners and the 7.6.2 Cross furring shall be saddle-tied to main runners with
abutting masonry or the concrete walls, partitions, and col- 0.0625-in. 16 gauge (1.59-mm) galvanized wire, or a double
umns. Where special conditions require that main runners let strand of 0.0475-in. 18 gauge (1.21-mm) galvanized wire or
into abutting masonry or concrete construction, within such with special galvanized clips, or equivalent attachments. (See
constructions maintain a clearance of not less than 1 in. (25 Fig. 2.)
mm) from the ends and not less than 1⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) from the 7.6.3 Where cross furring members are spliced, the ends
tops and sides of the runners. shall be overlapped not less than 8 in. (203 mm), with flanges
7.5.3 A main runner shall be located within 6 in. (152 mm) of channels interlocked, and securely tied near each end of the
of the paralleling walls to support the ends of the cross furring. splice with double loops of 0.0625-in. 16 gauge (1.59-mm)
The ends of main runners shall be supported by hangers located galvanized wire or twin strands of 0.0475-in. 18 gauge
not more than 6 in. (152 mm) from the ends. (1.21-mm) galvanized wire.
7.5.4 Where main runners are spliced, the ends shall be 7.6.4 Cross furring shall not come into contact with abutting
overlapped not less than 12 in. (305 mm) with flanges of masonry or reinforced concrete walls or partitions except,
channels interlocked and securely tied near each end of the where special conditions require that cross furring be let into
splice with double loops of 0.0625 in. (1.59 mm) or double abutting masonry or concrete construction, the applicable
loops of twin strands of 0.0475-in. (1.21-mm) galvanized wire. provisions of 7.5.2 shall apply.

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FIG. 3 Flat Hanger Attached to Main Runner Using Round-Head FIG. 4 Hanger Attached to Support Through a Drilled Hole
Stove Bolt
installed between horizontal stiffeners and the wall, spaced
7.6.5 Main runners and cross running shall be interrupted at horizontally not more than 2 ft (600 mm) on centers.
control (expansion) joints. However, when the splice occurs at 7.7.4 Where dampproofing has been damaged during instal-
an expansion/control joint, the channel shall be nested and lation of attachments, the dampproofing shall be repaired with
loosely tied to hold together but still allow movement. the same material before proceeding with the installation of the
7.7 Metal Furring for Walls: furring.
7.7.1 Attachments for furring shall be concrete nails driven 7.8 Lapping of Metal Plaster Bases:
securely into concrete or into masonry joints, short pieces of 7.8.1 Side laps of metal plaster bases shall be secured to
3⁄4-in. (19.1-mm) channels used as anchors driven into masonry framing members. They shall be tied between supports with
joints, or other devices specifically designed as spacer ele- 0.0475-in. (1.21-mm) wire at intervals not more than 9 in. (229
ments, spaced horizontally not more than 2 ft (0.6 m) on mm).
centers. They shall be spaced vertically in accordance with 7.8.2 Metal lath shall be lapped 1⁄2 in. (12.7 mm) at the
horizontal stiffener spacing so that they project from the face of sides, or nest the edge ribs. Wire lath shall be lapped one mesh
the wall in order for ties to be made. at the sides and the ends. Lap metal lath 1 in. (25 mm) at ends.
7.7.2 Horizontal stiffeners shall be not less than 3⁄4 in. Where end laps occur between the framing members, the ends
(19.5-mm) cold-rolled channels, spaced not to exceed 54 in. of the sheets of all metal plaster bases shall be laced or wire
(1372 mm) on centers vertically, with the lower and upper tied with 0.0475-in. (1.21-mm) galvanized, annealed steel
channels not more than 6 in. (152 mm) from the ends of wire.
vertical members and not less than 1⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) clear from 7.8.3 Where metal plaster base with backing is used, the
the wall face, securely tied to attachments with three loops of vertical and horizontal lap joints shall be backing on backing
galvanized, soft-annealed wire, or equivalent devices. Ap- and metal on metal.
proved furring is not prohibited from use in this application. 7.8.3.1 Backing shall be lapped not less than 2 in. (50 mm).
7.7.3 Vertical members shall be not less than 3⁄4 in. (19.5- On walls, the backing shall be lapped so water will flow to the
mm) cold-rolled channels in accordance with the requirements exterior. Backing shall not be placed between plaster base
of Table 3. Vertical members shall be saddle-tied to horizontal (lath) and flanges of accessories. Metal lath to metal flange
stiffeners with three loops of 0.0475-in. (1.21-mm) galvanized contact shall be required to ensure that flanges are mechani-
soft-annealed wire, or equivalent devices, at each crossing, and cally locked together.
securely anchored to the floor and ceiling constructions. Where 7.9 Spacing of Attachments for Metal Plaster Bases—
furring is not in contact with the wall, channel braces shall be Attachments for securing metal plaster bases to framing

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FIG. 5 Hanger Attached to Support Using Nails

FIG. 6 Hanger Attached to Support Using Staples

members shall be spaced not more than 7 in. (178 mm) apart
for diamond mesh and flat rib laths and at each rib for 3⁄8 in. similar device designed to keep the sides and ends of the wall
(9.5-mm) rib lath. or partition lath free of the adjoining elements. Cornerite shall
7.10 Application of Metal Plaster Bases: not be used at these internal angles. A clearance of not less than
7.10.1 General: 3⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) shall be maintained from all abutting walls,

7.10.1.1 The spacing of framing members for the type and columns, or other vertical elements.
weight of metal plaster base used shall conform to the 7.10.2 Attachments for Metal Plaster Bases to Wood Fram-
requirements of Table 3. Metal plaster bases shall be attached ing Members:
to framing members at not more than 7 in. (178 mm) along 7.10.2.1 Lath shall be attached to framing members with
framing members except for 3⁄8-in. (9.5-mm) rib metal lath that attachments spaced not more than 7 in. (178 mm) on centers
shall be attached at each rib. along supports.
7.10.1.2 Lath shall be applied with the long dimension at 7.10.2.2 Diamond-mesh expanded metal lath, flat-rib ex-
right angles to the supports, unless otherwise specified. panded metal lath, and wire lath shall be attached to horizontal
7.10.1.3 Ends of adjoining plaster bases shall be staggered. wood framing members with 11⁄2-in. (38.1-mm) roofing nails
7.10.1.4 Lath shall not be continuous through control joints driven flush with the plaster base and attached to vertical wood
but shall be stopped and tied at each side. framing members with 6d common nails, or 1-in. (25-mm)
7.10.1.5 Where furred or suspended ceilings butt into or are roofing nails driven to a penetration of not less than 3⁄4 in.
penetrated by columns, walls, beams, or other elements, the (19.1 mm), or 1-in. (25-mm) wire staples driven flush with the
edges and ends of the ceiling lath shall be terminated at the plaster base. Staples shall have crowns not less than 3⁄4 in.
horizontal internal angles with a casing bead, control joint, or (19.05 mm) and shall engage not less than three strands of lath
similar device designed to keep the edges and ends of the and penetrate the wood framing members not less than 3⁄4 in.
ceiling lath and plaster free of the adjoining vertically oriented, (19.05 mm). When metal lath is applied over sheathing, use
or penetrating elements. Cornerite shall not be used at these fasteners that will penetrate the structural members not less
locations. A clearance of not less than 3⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) shall be than 3⁄4 in. (19 mm).
maintained between the bead and all such elements. 7.10.2.3 Expanded 3⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) rib lath shall be attached
7.10.1.6 Where load bearing walls or partitions butt into to horizontal and vertical wood framing members with nails or
structural walls, columns, or floor or roof slabs, the sides or staples to provide not less than 13⁄4-in. (44.5-mm) penetration
ends of the wall or partition lath shall be terminated at the into horizontal wood framing members, and 3⁄4-in. (19.1-mm)
internal angles with a casing bead, expansion/control joint, or penetration into vertical wood framing members.

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loops of 0.0800-in. (2.03-mm) galvanized, annealed steel wire,
with the ends of each loop twisted together.
7.10.5 Metal plaster bases shall be attached to masonry or
concrete with power or powder actuated fasteners or a combi-
nation of power or powder actuated fasteners and hardened
concrete stub nails. One power or powder actuated fastener
shall be located at each corner and one at the mid point of the
long dimension adjacent to the edge of the metal plaster base
sheet. The balance of the sheet shall be fastened with power or
powder actuated fasteners or hardened concrete stub nails. The
fasteners shall be installed in rows not more than 16 in. (406
mm) on center and spaced vertically along each row not more
7 in. (178 mm) on center. All fasteners shall be corrosion
resistant and shall be not less than 3⁄4 in. (19 mm) long, with
heads not less than 3⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) wide.
7.11 Application of Accessories:
7.11.1 General—All metal accessories shall be installed in
such a manner than flanges and clips provided for their
attachment are completely embedded in the plaster.
7.11.1.1 Accessories shall be attached to substrate in such a
manner as to ensure proper alignment during application of
plaster. Flanges of accessories shall be secured at not more than
7 in. (178 mm) intervals along supports.
7.11.2 Corner Beads—Corner beads shall be installed to
protect all external corners and to establish grounds.
7.11.2.1 External Corner Reinforcement—External corner
reinforcement shall be installed to reinforce all external corners
where corner bead is not used. Where no external corner
FIG. 7 Flat Hanger Attached to Support Using Nails
reinforcement or corner bead is used, lath shall be furred out
and carried around corners not less than one support on frame
construction.
7.10.2.4 Common nails shall be bent over to engage not less
than three strands of lath, or be bent over a rib when rib lath is 7.11.3 Casing Beads—Nonload-bearing members shall be
installed. isolated from load-bearing members, and all penetrating ele-
7.10.2.5 Screws used to attach metal plaster base to hori- ments, with casing beads or other suitable means, to avoid
zontal and vertical wood framing members shall penetrate not transfer of structural loads, and to separate from dissimilar
less than 5⁄8 in. (15.9 mm) into the member when the lath is materials.
installed and shall engage not less than three strands of lath. 7.11.4 Control Joints-General—Control joints shall be
When installing rib lath, the screw shall pass through, but not formed by using a single prefabricated member or fabricated
deform, the rib. by installing casing beads back to back with a flexible barrier
7.10.3 Attachments for Metal Plaster Bases to Metal Fram- membrane behind the casing beads. The separation spacing
ing Members: shall be not less than 1⁄8 in. (3.2 mm) or as required by the
7.10.3.1 Except as described in 7.10.3.2, all metal plaster anticipated thermal exposure range and shall be in conform-
bases shall be securely attached to metal framing members ance with 7.10.1.4.
with 0.0475-in. 18 gauge (1.21-mm) wire ties, clips or by other 7.11.4.1 Control Joints—Control (expansion and contrac-
means of attachment which afford carrying strength and tion) joints shall be installed in walls to delineate areas not
resistance to corrosion equal to or superior to that of the wire. more than 144 ft2(13.4 m2) and to delineate areas not more than
7.10.3.2 Rib metal lath shall be attached to open-web steel 100 ft2(9.30 m2) for all horizontal applications, that is, ceilings,
joists by single ties of galvanized, annealed steel wire, not less curves, or angle type structures.
than 0.0475 in. (1.21 mm), with the ends of each tie twisted 7.11.4.2 The distance between control joints shall not ex-
together 11⁄2 times. ceed 18 ft (5.5 m) in either direction or a length-to-width ratio
7.10.3.3 Screws used to attach metal plaster base to metal of 21⁄2 to 1. A control joint shall be installed where the ceiling
framing members shall project not less than 3⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) framing or furring changes direction.
through the metal framing member when the lath is installed 7.11.4.3 A control joint shall be installed where an expan-
and shall engage not less than three strands of lath. When sion joint occurs in the base exterior wall.
installing rib lath, the screw shall pass through, but not deform, 7.11.4.4 Wall or partition height door frames shall be
the rib. considered as control joints.
7.10.4 Attachments for Metal Plaster Bases to Concrete 7.11.5 Foundation Weep Screed—Foundation weep screed
Joists—Rib metal lath shall be attached to concrete joists by shall be installed at the bottom of all steel or wood framed

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TABLE 3 Types and Weights of Metal Plaster Bases and Corresponding Maximum Permissible Spacing of Supports
Maximum Permissible Spacing of Supports Center to Center, in. (mm)
Type of Metal Plaster Base Minimum Weight of Metal Plaster Base, lb/yd2(kg/m2) Walls (Partitions) Ceilings
Wood Studs or FurringSolid PartitionsASteel Studs or FurringWood or Concrete Metal
U.S. Nominal Weights:
Diamond MeshB 2.5 (1.4) 16 (406)C 16 (406) 16 (406)C 12 (305) 12 (305)
3.4 (1.8) 16 (406)C 16 (406) 16 (406)C 16 (406) 16 (406)
Flat Rib 2.75 (1.5) 16 (406) 16 (406) 16 (406) 16 (406) 16 (406)
3.4 (1.8) 19 (482) 24 (610) 19 (482) 19 (482) 19 (482)
Flat Rib (large opening) 1.8 (0.95) 24 (610) 24 (610) 24 (610) 16 (406) 16 (406)
3 ⁄8 in. Rib 3.4 (1.8) 24 (610) N/AD 24 (610) 24 (610) 24 (610)
4.0 (2.1) 24 (610) N/A 24 (610) 24 (610) 24 (610)
3 ⁄4 in. Rib 5.4 (2.9) 24 (610) N/A 24 (610) 36 (914) 36 (914)
Welded WireB 1.14 (0.62) 16 (406) 16 (406) 16 (406) 16 (406) 16 (406)
1.95 (1.1) 24 (610) 24 (610) 24 (610) 24 (610) 24 (610)
Woven WireB 1.4 (0.6) 24 (610) 16 (406) 16 (406) 24 (610) 16 (406)
Canadian Nominal Weights:
Diamond MeshB 2.5 (1.4) 16 (406) 12 (305) 12 (305) 12 (305) 12 (305)
3.0 (1.6) 16 (406) 12 (305) 12 (305) 12 (305) 12 (305)
3.4 (1.8) 16 (406) 16 (406) 16 (406) 16 (406) 16 (406)
Flat Rib 2.5 (1.4) 16 (406) 12 (305) 12 (305) 12 (305) 12 (305)
3.0 (1.6) 16 (406) 16 (406) 16 (406) 16 (406) 131⁄2 (343)
⁄ in. Rib
38 3.0 (1.6) 19 (482) N/A 16 (406) 16 (406) 16 (406)
3.5 (1.9) 24 (610) N/A 19 (482) 19 (482) 19 (482)
4.0 (2.1) 24 (610) N/A 24 (610) 24 (610) 24 (610)
A
Where plywood is used for sheathing, a minimum of 1⁄8 in. (3.2 mm) separation shall be provided between adjoining sheets to allow for expansion.
B
Metal plaster bases shall be furred away from vertical supports or solid surfaces at least 1⁄4 in. Self-furring lath meets furring requirements; except, furring of expanded
metal lath is not required on supports having a bearing surface of 15⁄8 in. or less.
C
These spacings are based on unsheathed walls. Where self-furring lath is placed over sheathing or a solid surface, the permissible spacing of supports shall be no
more than 24 in. (610 mm).
D
Not applicable.

TABLE 4 Spans and Spacing of Cold-Rolled Channel Cross-

Furring MembersA, B, C, D, E, F
Design Load, Allowable Span,
12 psf (575 Pa) Main Runners or Supports
Ft-in. (mm)
Member Depth Spacing, in. (mm) Simple Span Two or More SpansG,H
⁄ (19)
34 13.5 (343) 2-9 (840) 3-5 (1040)
16 (406) 2-7 (790) 3-3 (990)
19 (483) 2-7 (740) 3-0 (910)
24 (610) 2-3 (690) 2-10 (860)
11⁄2 (38) 13.5 (343) 4-6 (1370) 5-8 (1730)
16 (406) 4-3 (1300) 5-5 (1650)
19 (483) 4-0 (1220) 5-1 (1550)
24 (610) 3-8 (1120) 4-9 (1450)
A
Bare metal thickness of cold-rolled members shall not be less than 0.0538 in.
(1.367 mm).
B
Inside corner radii shall not be greater than 1⁄8 in. (3.17 mm).
C
Spans based on upper flange of cross-furring laterally unbraced.
D
Maximum deflection limited to 1⁄360th of span length unbraced.
E
Steel yield stress, Fy, shall not be less than 33 000 psi (228 MPa).
F
Tabulated spans apply only to cross-furring with webs oriented vertically.
G
“Two or more” spans refers to two or more continuous, equal spans.
H
For the “two or more” span conditions, listed spans represent the center-to-
center distance between adjacent supports.

exterior walls to receive lath and plaster. Place the bottom edge vertical attachment flange and terminate at the top edge of the
of the foundation weep screed not less than 1 in. (25 mm) nose or ground flange.
below the joint formed by the foundation and framing. The
nose of the screed shall be placed not less than 4 in. (102 mm) 8. Keywords
above raw earth or 2 in. (51 mm) above paved surfaces. The 8.1 ceiling; expansion control joints; lath; plaster; screed;
weather resistive barrier and lath shall entirely cover the suspended ceiling; walls

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ANNEX

(Mandatory Information)

A1. GENERAL INFORMATION

A1.1 All wood-based sheathing shall be installed with a A1.2 Expansion Joints shall be used to accommodate
minimum 1⁄8-in. (3.2-mm) gap around all panel edges and some degree of movement in the stucco membrane caused by
between openings for doors and windows. movement of the building or its components to minimize
damage to the stucco and weather resistive barrier. Control
NOTE A1.1—This 1⁄8-in. (3.2-mm) gap is intended to accommodate Joints shall be installed to minimize stress due to stucco curing
expansion. Linear expansion that is not accommodated by an expansion and drying shrinkage and minor movement, along predeter-
gap can cause stress on the stucco membrane resulting in stucco cracks.
mined, usually straight lines and as a screed to aid in stucco
thickness control.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee C11 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
C 1063 – 07, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved May 15, 2008)

(1) Revised Table 3. (3) Added new Annex A1.2.

(2) Added new 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 and renumbered subsequent
paragraphs. Added new Note 1 and renumbered subsequent
notes.

Committee C11 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
C 1063 – 06, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved November 1, 2007)

(1) Added Annex A1. (2) Replaced references to Specification A 526/A 526M with
Specification A 653/A 653M throughout.

Committee C11 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
C 1063 – 03, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved December 1, 2006)

(1) The minimum weights in Table 3 for Welded and Woven

wire were changed to be brought in line with Specification
C 933 and Specification C 1032, respectively.

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