Cemco Steel

CEMCO’s Metal Lath products include Expanded, Self-Furred, Paper-Backed, Cem-Mesh, Flat-Ribbed, and Hi-Ribbed produced from hot-dipped galvanized steel.

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Metal Lath Products

Diamond Metal Lath (Expanded) No Paper

CEMCO’s Diamond Metal Lath is a versatile base for cement plaster walls. Its carefully formed diamond keys allow for proper embedment and keying of the scratch coat on all types of walls. Can be used with hand and machine applied plaster. All CEMCO expanded metal lath is produced from standard G60 hot-dipped galvanized steel. G90 is available upon special request.
Diamond Metal Lath Without Paper

Grooved Self-Furred Metal Lath

CEMCO’s Self-Furred Diamond Metal Lath “Grooved” is manufactured with 5 “V”-grooves in the lath in lieu of standard “dimples.” These 5 grooves provide the necessary 1/4” furring off the sheathing’s surface to allow for proper embedment and keying of the scratch coat on all types of walls. All CEMCO expanded metal lath is produced from standard G60 hot-dipped galvanized steel. G90 is available upon special request.
Grooved Self-Furred Metal Lath

Hi- Rib Products

3/8" Hi-Ribbed Metal Lath No Paper

CEMCO’s 3/8″ Hi-Rib Lath is the most rigid of all-metal laths. With full 3/8″ ribs longitudinally spaced at 4″ apart. Hi-Rib lath is able to span up to 24″ on center. This lath can be used in both vertical and horizontal applications. Please consult CEMCO’s Technical Services for specifics. All CEMCO expanded metal lath is produced from standard G60 hot-dipped galvanized steel. G90 is available upon special request.
3/8" Hi-Ribbed Metal Lath No Paper

3/8" Hi-Rib Metal Lath with Paper

CEMCO’s 3/8″ Hi-Rib Lath is the most rigid of all metal laths. With full 3/8″ ribs longitudinally spaced at 4″ apart, and a 1/8″ rib between them. Hi-Rib lath is able to span up to 24″ on center. The 3″ strips of K-Paper attached to the spaces between the 3/8″ ribs to minimize blow through of plaster when machine applied. This lath can be used in both vertical and horizontal applications. All CEMCO expanded metal lath is produced from standard G60 hot-dipped galvanized steel. G90 is available upon special request.

3/8" Self Furred Rib Lath With K-Paper

Expansion Joint Products

Double “V” Control Joint (#15)

CEMCO’s Double “V” (#15) Control Joint relieves stresses and strains in large plaster walls and ceilings. This inconspicuous product provides a clean and neat joint in exterior applications. This product has expanded flanges for proper keying and easy application. Double “V” Control Joint is fabricated from 26 gauge galvanized steel standard G60. G90 coating is available upon request.
Double “V” Control Joint (#15)

Double “J” Control Joint (XJ-15)

CEMCO’s Double “J” (XJ-15) Control Joint relieves stresses and strains in large plaster walls and ceilings. This product has expanded flanges for proper keying and easy application. Its unique design permits the plaster to key underneath the rolled edges for added adhesion while the walls expand and contract under typical conditions. The pull tape on the joint itself provides a clean finish when removed after the finish coat. Double “J” Control Joint is fabricated from 26 gauge galvanized steel in standard G60 coating. G90 coating is available upon request.

Double “J” Control Joint (XJ-15)

Corner Accessories

No. 1-A Corner Bead

CEMCO’s No. 1-A Expanded Corner Bead is manufactured with 2-5/8” expanded metal flanges and a solid metal nose to provide for clean and sharp corners even over slightly irregular surfaces. CEMCO’s No. 1-A Expanded Metal Corner Bead is manufactured by Niles and distributed by CEMCO. No. 1A Corner Bead is fabricated from 26 Gauge galvanized steel with G60 coating.
No. 1-A Corner Bead

NO. 2-A Corner Bead

CEMCO’s 2-A Expanded Corner Bead is manufactured with extra long 3-1/4″ flanges and a reinforced steel flat strip running the entire length of the piece to provide for extra rigidity when nailing to the corner. 2-A Corner Bead is fabricated from 26 gauge galvanized steel in standard G60 coating.

NO. 2-A Corner Bead

Cornerite

CEMCO’s Cornerite is a smooth edge expanded metal lath corner reinforcement formed at a 105° angle to ensure a snug fit. This product also easily flattens for general patching. Cornerite is fabricated from 26 gauge galvanized steel in standard G60 coating.
Cornerite

Screeds Casings Weeps

No. 7 Foundation Sill Screed

CEMCO’s No. 7 Foundation Sill Screed is commonly known as FHA Screed due to its meeting of FHA requirements. Nails or stapled to the sill plate provides a straight line stucco stop.  Manufactured with 1/2″ holes, the sill screed allows for water and moisture to weep from the exterior plaster system and away from the structure. Available in standard G60.
No. 7 Foundation Sill Screed

No. 34 Foundation Sill Screed

CEMCO’s No. 34 Foundation Sill Screed is commonly known as FHA Screed due to its meeting of FHA requirements. Nailed or stapled to the sill plate provides a straight line stucco stop. No. 34 Foundation Sill Screed is fabricated from 26 gauge galvanized steel in standard G60 coating.
No. 34 Foundation Sill Screed

Expanded Milcore

No. 66 Expanded Flange Casing Bead

CEMCO’s #66 expanded flange casing bead formed to a 90° for applications at corners, plastered finish edges and corners or when adjoining dissimilar material. Absorbs movement due to expansion and contraction of plastered walls. Provided with an expanded flange for proper keying and easy application. No.66 Expanded Flange Casing Bead is fabricated from 26 Gauge hot-dipped galvanized steel in standard G60.
No. 66 Expanded Flange Casing Bead

Milcore

No. 66 Short-Flange Casing Bead

CEMCO’s No. 66 Short-Flange Casing Bead has a short 90-degree turn at the plaster surface for a clean and neat finish at the end of a wall or when adjoining dissimilar material. This product is manufactured with a slight arch in the nailing flange to ensure a tight fit. No. 66 is manufactured in standard G60. Available with or without weep-holes.
No. 66 Short-Flange Casing Bead

J-Metal 7/8, 1 3/8", 1 1/2"

3 1/2" Flange Milcore

CEMCO’s “J” Metal products are manufactured in various grounds (depths) to be used with a variety of polystyrene or foam insulation boards for exterior purposes. “J” Metal also provides for a workable screed around doors and windows. CEMCO’s “J” Metal can also be ordered with holes and be used in some applications as a weep screed. J-Metal is fabricated from 26 gauge galvanized steel in standard G60 coating.
J-Metal

#12 Soffit Drip Edge

The #12 SOFFIT DRIP EDGE is manufactured for soffit and recessed windows head application. The 45° slope allows water to weep out of the assembly. The Drip edge provides a place for water to drip from rather then travel back along the soffit. The #12 SOFFIT DRIP EDGE is part of CEMCO’s Water Management Products of Stucco Accessories fabricated from minimum 0.018-inch thick hot dipped galvanized steel complying with ASTM A653 having a minimum G-90 coating complying with ASTM A925.
12 Soffit Drip Edge Specification