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Plasterers Caps and Spacers used in reinforcing of Solid Plastering and Stucco.
The EPI Plastics Plasterers Cap (or Spacer)
The picture to the left shows the plasterers caps on a residential building in a new subdivision in Dunedin just before the netting is applied. They are fixed approximately 300mm apart. Please read below to find out more about this exciting tried and true product by EPI Plastics.
Many buildings have an exterior
which is covered with a concrete, or plaster finish, often called
Stucco. Such a method of cladding has become increasingly popular. The concrete needs to be
reinforced with wire netting. The wire netting needs to be spaced
away from the backing board to allow the mesh to be properly embedded
into the plaster coat within a 6mm to 9mm range. Good Practice Guide Stucco,
BRANZ (2004) states that performance requirements of the New Zealand
Building Standards and Alternative Solutions (NZS 4251) lists
acceptable means of spacing (amongst others) as proprietary plastic
spacers. In Good Stucco Practice, BRANZ
(1996) it is stated in section 6.2.4 that BRANZ recommends the use of
purpose-made plastic spacers at least 6mm and no more than 9mm in
depth, and approximately 25mm in diameter. EPI plastic makes the little
plastic spacers known as Plasterers Caps (Spacers). Specifics of the EPI Plasterers
Caps Bags of 1000 Each cap is 7mm deep with a
diameter of 38mm. Material - Plastic Preformed with a hole to allow
easy nailing.
