This version of the manual is an up-to-date, in depth, generic reference manual for architects, specifiers, contractors, building officials, inspectors, materials suppliers and other building professionals. Each chapter is formatted in such a way that each can act as a "stand alone" document with its own set of tables of contents. The online version should be considered a "living document" with details periodically added or edited.

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• MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS (594 KB PDF file)


• INTRODUCTION (602 KB PDF file)


• CHAPTER ONE: HISTORY OF LATH & PLASTER (1.1 MB PDF file)


• CHAPTER TWO: PLASTER SUBSTRATES - LATH (2.8 MB PDF file)


• CHAPTER THREE: TRADITIONAL THREE-COAT PLASTER (STUCCO) (1.4 MB PDF file)


• CHAPTER FOUR: THREE-COAT PLASTER GUIDE SPECIFICATION (684 KB PDF file)


• CHAPTER FIVE: CEMENT PLASTER TEXTURES & ACRYLIC FINISHES (8.1 MB PDF file)


• CHAPTER SIX: THREE-COAT PLASTER DETAILS (5.5 MB PDF file)


• CHAPTER SEVEN: PLASTER/STUCCO & THE ENERGY CODE (4.5 MB PDF file)


• CHAPTER EIGHT: EIFS (1.1 MB PDF file)


• INDUSTRY-RELATED DEFINITIONS (205 KB PDF file)


• REFERENCE STANDARDS & RELATED WEBSITES (365 KB PDF file)

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