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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 Cost $52.50 plus GST per bag
(5c each) Freight - couriered to
your site 1 - 3 working days (depending on location), $5
per bag, or freight free for three or more
bags. Each cap is 7mm deep with
a diameter of 38mm. Material -
Plastic Preformed with a hole to
allow easy nailing.
