Questions tagged [expanded-mesh]

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Is there a plastic alternative to expanded metal mesh for replacing a section of rock-lath ceiling?

In our foyer a section of ~7/8 thickness rock-lath ceiling (sheetrock + sanded plaster basecoat reinforced by expanded mesh + plaster skim-coat) was cut out between the floor joists in conjunction with a bathroom remodel above. To begin to replace…
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What kind of standoffs are used when attaching expanded metal concrete-reinforcing mesh

Are there special-purpose standoffs made for securing expanded mesh to concrete? I want to fashion an extruded L-shape using expanded metal mesh in order to repair a crumbing concrete edge and hope to attach the mesh securely to the concrete.
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