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Rib lath, Why use Rib Lath, plaster lath tips, install soffit wire

July 16, 2014 By Stucco Plastering 100 Comments

Rib lath, Why use Rib Lath, Fastening Rib lath, install soffit wire

Hello everyone, in this video I show and explain how and why we choose Rib lath for this project and how to install soffit rib lath.
for those who are paying attention, I made a mistake in this explanation video and said, “Why buy a box of inch and a quarter for just this ceiling,” oops.
I meant why buy a box of 7/8 for this ceiling as I buy inch and a quarter for all our work.

Rib Lath is the most rigid of all the laths commonly used, it has a full 3/8″ ribs running longitudinally through the lath 4″ on center.
Really strong stuff especially if your joists are spaced far apart.

Please also see our web site at http://www.StuccoPlastering.com
Kirk Giordano Plastering Inc.
Thanks for watching and have a great day!
Rib lath, Why use Rib Lath, plaster lath tips, install soffit wire
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What is Rib lath, Why use Rib Lath, Fastening Rib lath, how to install soffit, how to install soffit under a porch, how to replace porch soffit, soffit installations

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  1. A R Diaz says

    July 17, 2014 at 7:12 am

    Man I would really love to work as an apprentice for ya, your instructions are as clear as they can get.

    4 years I've been working in lathing & plastering and all the real details I've had to look up online or through books because my boss has only taught me how to work the material and only that. Knowing every detail about the materials we use is just as important!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      July 17, 2014 at 10:58 pm

      Hi A R Diaz, Dude, you have initiative and ambition and ito want to know about all the in and outs of your trade.
      Folks like you usually outgrow their companies and start your own business.
      Good for you!
      If you have the time Jason and I show some good tips on all stucco and plastering materials and how they work best.
      Thanks for the comment.
      Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering network

      Reply
  2. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    July 17, 2014 at 11:10 pm

    Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering network

    Reply
  3. Excel4wd says

    July 18, 2014 at 5:15 am

    Let the lathers do it!!!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      July 18, 2014 at 12:29 pm

      Morning Excel4wd, I am the lather.
       best wishes, 
       Kirk and family

      Reply
  4. mb_BeachBum says

    July 18, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    "Should be staring into a V, what man can't relate to that"

    LMAO! Too funny Kirk…

    Reply
  5. Mykarmaxspiredaz says

    July 25, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    Great insite Kirk.. Being an old drywaller…my Brain says everything has to break on a stud and stagger. I am curious what you do where the sheet doesn't land on a stud..? Over lap and tie the loose ends with wire? Or over lap let it float? D

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      July 25, 2014 at 4:21 pm

      Morning Mykarmaxspiredaz, your right overlap, and cut the excess off at a stud.
       Best wishes, 
      Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering network

      Reply
  6. Quest427 says

    July 26, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    i cant believe people actually bitch…why dont they try making a video if they are so confident in the work they do. I emailed Kirk about an issue I had down in LA on my own home…he called me and spent 1 hour on the phone with me even though there was no money in it for him. He knows what he is doing…so stop bitching people

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      July 26, 2014 at 6:10 pm

      Hey Quest dude, thank you, I cheat as I know the answers,
       I find 99% percent of the folks who watch are really cool, what's life without an occasional arse-hole or two these folks bring some excitement to the table, I think?
       Best wishes,
       Kirk and family

      Reply
    • Lana Fuhrmann says

      May 26, 2018 at 11:53 pm

      Absolutely right these idiots probably don't even know how to make their own video. So this is why they complain I guess they are jealous of Kirk.
      Kirk don't let these idiots get to you because you are Awesome.
      I will tell everyone about you so this will be great.

      Have a great day or night and you other people get your life together stop complaining.
      Go do something with your life something good stop acting like idiots.

      Reply
  7. Michael Maxwell says

    July 27, 2014 at 8:48 am

    Kirk I have a house built around 1944, the inside walls in the upstairs and other parts of house have 16" wide drywall. It looks like they put plaster or mud over the drywall, this is the first time I've seen this. I am in the process of doing my bathroom and wondered the best way to do it with half the walls tore down to the studs, if I put half inch drywall would it match up alright if I put shims under the drywall. They have paper shims you can put under the drywall to help bring it out to match up.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      July 27, 2014 at 2:53 pm

      Good morning Michael Maxwell, there are many ways of doing this, the way you suggested is fine, another way is to use thicker sheetrock or just use the closest thickness available and apply a base coat of structo-lite, wait the cure time then follow up with a plaster finish. FYI, For a bathroom  green board is a bit more water resistant. If you use blue board you don't need a bonding agent for the plaster as the blue backing is designed to accept most plasters.
       best wishes,
       Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering network

      Reply
  8. Charly Barajas says

    August 4, 2014 at 11:32 pm

    i m looking work kirk

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      December 7, 2018 at 1:41 am

      Greetings, Charly, we're always looking too.
       Cheers, peace & harmony
      Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks

      Reply
  9. stuart main says

    September 5, 2014 at 12:14 am

    Thank you from Cornwall UK

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 5, 2014 at 12:39 am

      Hello stuart main from the UK, no worries, brother,
      Best wishes,
      Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering and stucco network

      Reply
  10. Oby-1 says

    November 3, 2014 at 5:45 am

    Kirk, excellent explanation.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 4, 2014 at 4:23 am

      Evening again Miquel S, thank you once more my friend,
       Have a good evening,
       Kirk & Jason Giordano’s DIY plastering and stucco instructional videos and forum

      Reply
  11. Colin M says

    December 22, 2014 at 4:45 am

    What kind of stapler and staples are you using?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      December 22, 2014 at 4:58 pm

      Morning Colin M, I am using a Senco stapler, I could have used 7/8 length if I wanted, as long as the staple leg is in the stud 7/8 of an inch that's code.
      But as a rule I have on my truck 1 1/4 to account for the shear wall that's also code on homes.
       It makes little sense to buy a box of 7/8 just for this soffit.
      FYI, these guns can be used for roofing, furniture and a few other chores as well.
       Best wishes and thank for watching,
      Have a Merry Christmas from Kirk and Jason’s DIY plastering channel

      Reply
  12. alcapone212 says

    July 20, 2015 at 9:02 pm

    YOU got to be an actor man… 🙂 My mistake

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      July 20, 2015 at 9:46 pm

      @alcapone212 Hey Al, me too, however woking has it's advantages, I just haven't figured out what they are yet.
      Best wishes,
      kirk giordano Plastering

      Reply
  13. DCBARNONE89 says

    October 16, 2015 at 4:37 am

    Hello and thanks! So refreshing to see a structure well made.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 16, 2015 at 5:29 pm

      Morning DCBARNONE89 Lady, this structure was defiantly built to last.
      If there is a nuclear war the only thing left will be this porch and the cockroaches.

      Best wishes,
      Kirk Giordano

      Reply
  14. Carlos Gonzalez says

    November 10, 2015 at 4:06 am

    Hello Kirk. I wanted to ask you about the gun (what model) you have in this video. How wide is the Crown and how long is the staple. Thanks for all your videos. I really enjoy all these stories you have. Cheers my friend God bless and be well.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 10, 2015 at 4:51 am

      Evening Carlos Gonzalez, it's Senco Wc200xp fires 1" crown, 16 gauge staples, 7/8" to 2" in length inch.
      I used inch and a quarter staple as a rule, but for this ceiling I could have used the older stud staple 7/8 as there was no plywood sheathing.
      If there is Sheathing the leg of the staple has to penetrate the stud at least 7/8 that's why inch and a quarter are so popular.
      Most walls have sheathing.
      Best wishes, 
      kirk Giordano

      Reply
  15. Javier Covarrubias says

    December 26, 2015 at 4:49 am

    you need to learn how to laht

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      December 26, 2015 at 5:03 am

      Evening Javier Covarrubias, why?
      I don't even understand what the word laht means, but no worries, perhaps you can show us in a video what you mean or how to?
      cheers!
      kirk Giordano Plastering

      Reply
    • Jorge Guzman says

      February 21, 2016 at 9:13 pm

      just like brick, cant run all sheets in the same direction.

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 22, 2016 at 2:09 am

      Evening Jorge, thanks for the support,
       Cheers,
       kirk giordano

      Reply
  16. Jorge Guzman says

    February 21, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    the groove on the rib-lath is for you to nail for support. what happened on the return of the paper and wire towards the ceiling… you will have a crack all around for not overlapping!!

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 22, 2016 at 2:25 am

      Hi Jorge Guzman, for this soffit no paper is necessary, as it does not line up with an exterior wall.
      When I worked union and for the 5 years I owned my own pump, if I was to blow on the stucco I would use a paper backed mesh, not to water proof as this won't ever get wet but to save materials.
      But for this small ceiling my small $70,000 dollar pump and 8-10 men necessary to operate it would outweigh any profit benefits.
      BTW, I did overlap in video all the inner corners, with corner aid, look at the lath against the door this lath is called structa-wire, (2 inch squares) now look directly above that lath, in this video it shows corner aid installed, I used it for the inner tie ins a fella with time in will know what he seeing.
      best wishes,
      kirk giordano

      Reply
    • Tito Ortiz says

      March 30, 2019 at 5:56 am

      Jorge is right you are suppose to staple the groove here in California that would not pass inspection

      Reply
  17. Richard Hachem says

    April 8, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    Hi Kirk, thanks for the videos! Do you recommended doing this on the inside of a room's ceiling or is it better to first install blueboard/plaster board over studs. Would you then use a rib wire over the board? I haven't seen a video where you start a ceiling from only studs or you always already have either previous lath or a board installed. So what are your recommended options for an interior ceiling that has bare studs. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Richard Hachem says

      April 8, 2016 at 6:20 pm

      +Kirk & Jason Giordano's plastering & stucco tips Exactly what I needed, thanks!

      Reply
    • Alex says

      June 7, 2016 at 3:36 pm

      also, dont forget to tape your joints with a mesh tape 🙂

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 8, 2016 at 12:41 am

      Howdy Richard, I did this today we also filmed the answer to your questions, will be on Youtube this Thursday,
      I advise most folks to sheetrock, I installed rib lath and cement plaster today as it was a special request,
      normally this system is for hospitals and schools not for residential,
      cheers,
      kirk giordano

      Reply
    • Richard Hachem says

      June 8, 2016 at 4:11 am

      +Giordano's plastering & stucco repair videos wow thanks, will be looking forward to this!

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 8, 2016 at 4:56 am

      No worries, Cheers,
      kirk

      Reply
  18. Rhys Chick says

    April 30, 2016 at 5:48 am

    there not studs there called joists. Looks good anyway ☺

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 8, 2016 at 12:37 am

      Howdy Rhys, good tip, us stucco guys know lots, but about stucco, not so much about carpentry, plumbing, electric, or any other trades which makes me a perfect fit for a city inspector position,
      cheers,
      kirk giordano

      Reply
  19. Javier Alcantar says

    June 15, 2016 at 10:19 pm

    HI kIRK, CAN YOU SHOW ON VIDEO HOW TO CALCULATE LATH MATERIALS PLUS STUCCO AND COLOR..GREAT VIDEOS.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 16, 2016 at 6:38 pm

      Howdy Javier, sorry bro, but I bid all jobs by eye, I look at any and all projects and buy a bit more than I need then keep the excess for the next job,
      Cheers,
      kirk giordano

      Reply
    • Javier Alcantar says

      June 16, 2016 at 8:15 pm

      Thanks for your response…what I was reffering to is how many square feet does a roll cover vs the black paper??

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 17, 2016 at 8:40 am

      Howdy Javier, usual about three rolls of paper for one roll of lath,
      cheers,
      kirk giordano

      Reply
    • Javier Alcantar says

      June 18, 2016 at 5:38 am

      Thanks guys..

      Reply
  20. Scott Awaywithit says

    July 7, 2016 at 10:51 am

    only 100…..oo-rah….lol

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      July 7, 2016 at 2:07 pm

      Morning Scott, o.k. you got me, I think I really only did 3,
      Cheers,
      kirk giordano Plastering

      Reply
  21. Mike LoVetere says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:18 am

    Can you use 1/8th on walls ,and 3/8ths on ceilings?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 16, 2016 at 11:57 pm

      Hi Mike, no, ceilings are usually 1/2 inch thick, where walls are usually 3/4 to 7/8 inch thick,
      cheers,
      kirk giordano rendering

      Reply
  22. 松田もしくろす says

    February 6, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    Ok Kirk. Although you did not specifically say, it looked as if you were putting the nails IN BETEEN the ribs and not through them. When doing an Italian buon fresco on an interior wall, using pure Italian non-hydraulic lime and marble sand, I achieve 7/8 inch wall thickness using four coats. Sure, I can leave any existing drywall on and wire lath it with 17 ga woven wire mesh as if I were going to stucco it, but on new construction I use expanded diamond lath over the studs, but I have to add some type of backing such as wooden furring strips or 16 ga wire stretched back and forth across the wall at 4 inch intervals, since the diamond lath is so floppy. I want to try ribbed lath to avoid using backing. I add breathable WRB over the backing, and screw the lath on using the same furring plugs that come on furred galvanized nails to get the extra bit of embedment. Of course I substitute longer stainless screws for galvanized nails and add a stainless washer for more grip. The whole lathing procedure is a lot of trouble. So my question to you, maestro, is: assuming I want my fresco to last a few thousand years, am I on the right track? Is it better to always use woven wire mesh on vertical walls even if on the interior over bare in-drywalled studs? Can I use ribbed lath on a vertical wall? I always enjoy your videos and thanks for demystifying the science and art of plastering and stucco.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 7, 2017 at 5:08 am

      Howdy my fellow plastering compadre, the contractor said he was going to plywood this ceiling, instead I said don't bother I would show the 3/8 rib lath to prove a point, cost me an additional 2 hours to prove this point, a bit foolish but I had the energy and wished to explain this 3/8 rib VS the 1/8 rib.
      The reason we use the rolls of metal lath on walls is it's faster and more cost effective, the idea is cement plaster usually does last thousands of years, but I won't be here to prove this point.
      FYI, I have used wahers myself a time or two, very time consuming.
      Cheers and have a good and healthy new year,
      Kirk and Jason giordano

      Reply
    • MINE MINI TOYOTA TRUCK says

      April 14, 2017 at 2:21 am

      松田もしくろす good point

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      April 14, 2017 at 5:03 am

      Howdy Maynor Dude, no worries happy to be of help
      live long and plaster
      Giordano’s images and teaching video’s

      Reply
  23. Brian Chv says

    February 23, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    I really appreciate your videos Kirk, very instructive and enjoyable

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      April 6, 2017 at 2:13 am

      Howdy Brian Dude, no worries happy to be of help
      Cheers, live long and plaster
      Giordano’s images and teaching video’s

      Reply
  24. Tani Shi says

    April 3, 2017 at 6:27 am

    Thanks so much for sharing. I love your videos Señor.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      April 6, 2017 at 2:13 am

      HowdyTani, thank you my friend
      Cheers, live long and plaster
      Giordano’s plastering tips

      Reply
  25. junior v says

    July 30, 2017 at 9:22 pm

    hey kirk had a question. when do you use a screw gun to instal j metal

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      July 30, 2017 at 9:26 pm

      Good afternoon Junior, easy peasy lemon squeezy,
      I use a drill to install all metal lath or j trim when I'm attaching to steel or aluminum framing, I use self tappers also or the screws won't go in.
      Live long and plaster
      teaching plastering video’s

      Reply
  26. David Libolt says

    December 9, 2017 at 10:08 pm

    What about the inside corner and shouldn’t you be stapling ON the rib not between?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      December 10, 2017 at 4:10 am

      Good Morning David dude as long as stucco mesh or netting is tied in properly, no need to stagger them.
      I do however stagger sheetrock and floors boards such as tongue and groove but that's another story, stucco mesh as long as it ties in or is overlapped its fine all the corners are tied in with a corner aid, if you watch closely you can see the corners as this is also used for the tie-in.
      Live long and plaster
      Mastering Plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

      Reply
    • Rylie And Reese says

      January 10, 2018 at 2:24 am

      Hey Kurt I've learned a lot from you and plastering love your videos just saying has allowed or are we stagger your and joints and straddle the rib with your staple. Be safe

      Reply
  27. David Libolt says

    December 9, 2017 at 10:11 pm

    And you didn’t stagger your ends. That’s a cold joint and will crack.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      December 10, 2017 at 4:10 am

      Good Morning David dude as long as stucco mesh or netting is tied in properly, no need to stagger them.
      I do however stagger sheetrock and floors boards such as tongue and groove but that's another story, stucco mesh as long as it ties in or is overlapped its fine all the corners are tied in with a corner aid, if you watch closely you can see the corners as this is also used for the tie-in.
      Live long and plaster
      Mastering Plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

      Reply
    • David Libolt says

      December 12, 2017 at 9:20 pm

      So you’re telling me you tie ALL your laps and ends and corners with tie wire? That’s ridiculous and time consuming. I’ve been a lather (440) since before they became part of the carpenters and you would get 2 checks the min the foreman caught on.

      Reply
    • David Libolt says

      December 12, 2017 at 9:25 pm

      And I know about corner aid but if you had read my comment you would have seen that it says “inside” corners but it looks like you have some aluminum vent to butt up to now that I look closer.

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      December 13, 2017 at 6:03 am

      Good evening David dude, I used outside corner aids set the opposite way to tie in a wall to soffit metal lath, a fella just turns these corners around and voila, instant inner corners, look again my friend as I don't say everything we do in a video, I just do it and forget some folks don't know these tricks or methods.
      FYI, this method always passes city inspections as it ties in the wall and the soffit with two inches of overlap.
      Live long, and plaster
      Plastering tips and techniques

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      December 15, 2017 at 2:41 am

      Chill baby, no need flexing on me, you misunderstand, I didn't use tie wire at all, in fact, I rarely use tie wire.
      I used a stick of corner aid, just flipped in inwards, stop the video and observe it's staring you in the face, if you never thought of doing this, "now" you know. FYI, two checks ain't a bad way to end any day!
      Live long and plaster
      Mastering Plastering

      Reply
  28. David Libolt says

    December 15, 2017 at 4:13 am

    Well if your going to post a video why wouldn’t you show all the steps? Otherwise how is someone supposed to know? I still think staggering the lath is easier and less time consuming. Just hang it and you’re done. BTW, 2 checks is a bad way to end your day because it means you’ve been laid off.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      December 15, 2017 at 9:07 am

      Howdy David, I'm not sure how I've been lathing and plastering all these years without your help.
      You ever think of showing the world how to lath?
      Live long and plaster
      Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering tips

      Reply
    • Patter Tickle says

      August 23, 2018 at 8:15 pm

      Lmmfao 2 checks is all bad

      Reply
  29. Rylie And Reese says

    January 10, 2018 at 2:21 am

    Leave that to the lathers Kirk.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      January 10, 2018 at 2:48 am

      Good Morning Rylie dude, I was a lather before a plasterer, sheetrock and flooring especially tongue and groove needs to be staggered not rib or 3.4 soffit mesh, these metal products just need to be overlapped and tied in properly.                   
                          Live long and plaster
          Mastering Plastering by team Giordano

      Reply
  30. kyle kattner says

    April 6, 2018 at 12:45 am

    Staring into a V what guy can't remember that. haha

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      April 6, 2018 at 4:56 pm

      Howdy Kyle, exzackory
      Live long and plaster,
      Teaching plastering tips with proper techniques

      Reply
  31. khan kaif khan says

    September 3, 2018 at 8:41 am

    Nice

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 3, 2018 at 11:33 pm

      Good Evening Khan, thank you, another day at the office.
      Best wishes,
      Kirk Giordano Plastering

      Reply
  32. Byron Lopshire says

    January 19, 2019 at 3:33 am

    Looks good a little slow but okay ?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 2, 2019 at 4:38 am

      Evening Byron, slow, man we were having fun, why hurry.
      Peace, love with happiness to all.
      Kirk Giordano plastering tips-mixed with sound advice

      Reply
  33. 300rear27 says

    February 1, 2019 at 12:31 am

    You should add the 2inch roofing paper to joist so the plaster does not come in contact with wood and nail on the rib not in the center the mud has to go there was a lather back in the day in south florida

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 2, 2019 at 4:37 am

      Evening Dude, that would only be necessary if there was constate contact with water.
      The rain will never hit this ceiling.
      Peace, love with happiness to all.
      Kirk Giordano plastering tips-mixed with sound advice

      Reply
  34. mariusz nowak says

    February 1, 2019 at 11:31 am

    Why not use cement boards U guys still in the past

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 2, 2019 at 4:35 am

      Evening dude, have you hung this board overhead? If so now you know why.
      besides the last thing, you want hanging over your head are heavy boards, because of the gravity thing.
      Peace, love with happiness to all.
      Kirk Giordano plastering tips-mixed with sound advice

      Reply
    • Tim L says

      June 26, 2019 at 2:23 am

      Cement board? This is scratch coat, brown coat and finish dummy. Go take a class and stop pretending you know what you are talking about.

      Reply
  35. Tito Ortiz says

    March 30, 2019 at 5:53 am

    In California that will not pass inspection.you are suppose to staple onto the nipple no the wire

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 27, 2019 at 5:49 am

      Evening Tito, bull.
      Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering.
        The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of Youtube.

      Reply
  36. claudia ricardo says

    June 26, 2019 at 12:13 am

    Will the 3/8" rib work on a 24" o.c. truss or rafter spacing?

    Reply
  37. Jay Klaxton says

    November 26, 2019 at 12:36 pm

    Well he sure sounds like he tried to do a 100 pull ups with that heavy breathing.

    Reply
  38. dolfans413 says

    November 26, 2019 at 9:54 pm

    Hi Kirk! I'm back, so what is the best way to install the rib lath if I don't have your handy staple gun? Can I use screws?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 27, 2019 at 5:44 am

      Evening Dolfans, you got it, screws with big flatheads.
      Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering.
        The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of Youtube.  
      Over, 800 videos online about plastering

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  39. 32Skytrader says

    January 3, 2020 at 8:49 am

    Everybody knows u use cement board.

    Reply
  40. Jose Canisales says

    March 14, 2020 at 6:08 am

    Can you nail the RIB-Lath? Roofing nails OK?

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 14, 2020 at 6:12 am

      Evening Jose, yes, you can attach all lath with nails if you don't have a staple gun.
      The idea is to sink the nails into the studs or rafters at least 7/8 of an inch.
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  41. MrBigtime1986 says

    March 26, 2020 at 8:55 pm

    how far do you lap the other end ? the length ends of the rib ceiling lath?

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  42. Bill Hamilton says

    May 20, 2020 at 4:06 pm

    im curious ,,what is this for ,,what goes over the metal?

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    • Bill Hamilton says

      November 11, 2020 at 5:54 pm

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. do you spray on or apply by hand ,,i would imagine very messy if the ladder. do you have a video of ceiling application

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  43. Rick B says

    June 25, 2020 at 7:25 am

    Hey kurt not only will you have a cold joint cause the high rib isn't staggered you will also get a cold joint at the ends where the walls meet the high rib you have no wire wrap from the wall to the ceiling you also need to staple off every rib to prevent it from possibly pulling through the wire and possibly killing someone if they are under it

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  44. Thor Eric says

    December 7, 2020 at 6:24 pm

    how did i miss this one!!! great into …. hilarious! goood demo again!

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