News & Technical Bulletins
September 2010, Risk of Corrosion in Wall Cladding Systems
Corrosion of steel laths in stucco plasters is an ongoing concern. All of our lath and corner reinforcements are hot galvanized to provide corrosion resistance.
July 2010, CMU's Recommended Installation
The application of lath and stucco over CMU’s must always be done with great care - CMU’s have a high thermal mass and hence do not expand or contract appreciably on a daily basis. it is important that provision be made to allow the stucco to move relative to the CMU’s.
July 2009, Sto Corp. Joint Warranty Program
Structa Wire Corp. is pleased to announce an Exclusive Joint Warranty Program for our products with Sto Powerall Stucco Systems.
December 2008, News Bulletin ICC ESR 2017
We are pleased to announce that a revision to ICC ESR 2017 has been published and is now available on the ICC website - www.icc-es.org - providing evidence that Structa Wire products fully meet ICC code requirements.
November 2008, Veneer Stone Install Solutions Technical Bulletin
The application of simulated or manufactured stone veneer has grown dramatically over recent years. The numerous products are attractive and enhance the architectural appeal of facades. They are significantly more economical and easier to install as compared to real stone.
November 2008, Structa Warehouse Agreement Bulletin
Structa Wire Corp. and Dietrich Industries are pleased to announce their newly formed co-operation, – established for the purpose of providing the full line of Structa Wire products combined with the supply services of Dietrich Industries, on a LTL basis within the state of Texas.
August 2008, Structa Riblath Bulletin
Currently we are in the process of introducing several new products into the marketplace and in this connection we are circulating information regarding usage and performance. However we thought that a brief history of our New Product Development will be of interest to you.
July 2008, Mega Lath Bulletin
We are pleased to introduce our latest addition to the Structa family of products, Mega Lath - the heaviest & strongest welded wire lath available today - specifically designed for stucco applications that require extra reinforcing.
May 2008, Structa Wire and ASTM Bulletin
ASTM standards state that wire laths be fabricated from cold-drawn, galvanized steel wire, conforming to Specification A 641. There is no tensile strength stated or required. Over the years, industry has used low carbon steel, which has been the least costly and which performs in their various manufacturing machines, and which has performed for the stucco application.
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