Lathing Quality Control

Confirm that all sheet metal flashing has been installed prior to paper

Confirm that backing is installed to trims and that true expansion joints are framed for the correct size of joint

Confirm primer for the flexible membrane has been installed in necessary locations

Confirm flexible membrane has been installed over milcor flanges

Confirm flexible membrane has been installed behind trims

Confirm flexible membrane has been lapped more than 3"

Insure that paper has been lapped 4" horizontally and 16" vertically

Confirm proper waterproofing has been installed per manufacturers recommendations if 60-minute paper is not specified

Confirm that two layers of 60-minute paper has been applied

Check and confirm correct lath laps for materials used (1" horizontally 1/2" vertically on 3.4 & 2.5 & stucco netting 2 1/2")

Confirm the correct fasteners have been used and are installed 6" OC

Confirm that lath between stud bays is tied

Visually check all holes, dead screws and trims have been caulked (all sill screws must be caulked to cover screw head completely)

Confirm that all ceilings are wire tied and that supports are 13 1/2" O.C. maximum

Confirm all trims are plumb and true per details

Confirm control joint layout are under 120/sq. ft., and that they comply with industry standards and job specifications

Confirm band aids or diagonal strips have been applied at heads and sills of openings

Confirm control joints installed prior to lath. Lath is not continuous through control joints

Confirm all the above have been completed per the plans and specs