Welded wire fabrics can be used in making of metal lathing products. Made from quality galvanized carbon steel wire, welded wire mesh fabrics offer good corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance.

Welded wire fabric lath should be used as base for gypsum plaster with absorbent paper-backing or slot-perforated separator.

Stucco makes a very good exterior wall finish. It is applied over lath, which can be made of zinc coated, or galvanized metal, galvanized woven wire fabric or galvanized welded wire fabric. These mesh materials allow the stucco to go into the openings and adhere well to become stronger. The wire needs to be galvanized to help protect against rust. Different gauges of wire are available but the most commonly used is eighteen gauge wire.

Mesh opening of welded wire lathing: 3/4", 1/2", 1", 1/4", 3/8".

General wire gauge (BWG): 14# to 23#.