1.1 This specification covers sheet lath, expanded metal lath, diamond mesh, flat and self-furring, and rib metal lath, 1⁄8 and 3⁄8 in. (3.2 and
9.6 mm), all with or without factoryattached water-resistive barrier and designed to be used as a base for gypsum or portland cement plaster.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM C847-18 Referenced Document
ASTM A653/A653M Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvinized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process
ASTM E2556/E2556M Standard Specification for Vapor Permeable Flexible Sheet Water-Resistive Barriers Intended for Mechanical Attachment*, 2022-10-01 Update
ASTM C847-18 history
2018ASTM C847-18 Standard Specification for Metal Lath
2014ASTM C847-14a Standard Specification for Metal Lath
2014ASTM C847-14 Standard Specification for Metal Lath
2012ASTM C847-12 Standard Specification for Metal Lath
2010ASTM C847-10a Standard Specification for Metal Lath
2010ASTM C847-10 Standard Specification for Metal Lath
2009ASTM C847-09 Standard Specification for Metal Lath
2006ASTM C847-06 Standard Specification for Metal Lath
2004ASTM C847-04 Standard Specification for Metal Lath