JIS A 5505:2014 PDF Download

JIS A 5505:2014 is a Japanese Industrial Standard that pertains to metal laths. The standard primarily focuses on the use of metal laths as base materials for plastering, fire resistant coating, and water-proof coating applications. Additionally, metal laths are also specified as reinforcing materials for autoclaved lightweight aerated concrete panels, commonly known as ALC panels.

The standard seeks to provide guidelines and regulations for the manufacturing and usage of metal laths in various construction applications. It ensures that the materials meet certain technical specifications, including dimensional requirements, mechanical properties, and surface quality. The standard also includes an annex that contains a comparison table between the previous and current editions of the standard, highlighting any significant revisions that have been made.