You Plastering Do you need material that is flexible to work with? Then Stucanet your ideal partner. Because next to that plasterwork Flexible It also has other important properties. Namely light and firm!
Contents
- Flexibility
- Bold constructions
- What exactly is Stucanet?
- Fire safety
- Insulation
- Reliability
- How to process Stucanet in your plastering works
Flexibility
The origin already begins with the Architect. Because of Stucanet is super-flexible, it places no limitations on his or her creativity. The sketch on paper truly becomes reality thanks to Stucenet. For this reason, it is therefore the ideal material to break monotony in building. The combination of a daring design and craftsmanship delivers a Stucanet construction a remarkable end result.
Bold constructions
But in which buildings has Stucanet actually been used? Examples can be found all over the world bold constructions. For example, the foyer of Stopera , the Amsterdam Music Theatre. This is how the building was given its final form through the use of Stucanet. But this is also how Noordeinde Palace and many prestigious office and bank buildings gained their luxurious character thanks to Stucanet. And have you already thought about theme parks such as Efteling or Phantasialand?
House of the Five Senses, Efteling
What exactly is Stucanet?
In short, Stucanet is a wire panel consisting of a welded mesh of galvanised steel wires low Carbon content. Between the warp and weft threads, there is a perforated moisture-absorbing cardboard. The perforations allow the mortar to be applied manually or mechanically and to adhere to the steel wires. For this reason too, it is the ideal partner for all plastering work., Interior and exterior plastering with plaster (for interior plastering only), lime, lime-cement or cement mortars.
Fire safety
Stucanet is not only very flexible, but also has a high Fire safety. This is further enhanced when fire-retardant mortars are used or in combination with clay. Firstly, it is not only incombustible, but it also protects as thermal insulator, together with the plaster, underlying structures against fire. Research by the renowned TNO Institute has shown that Stucanet plaster mesh 140 minutes fire resistant Even though Stucanet is over a century old, it still fully meets the strictest fire safety requirements today.
Insulation
When Stucanet is used in combination with light, pre-worked or subsequently applied insulating materials, it is a perfect thermal sealing. Plastering work on Stucanet walls offers a good soundproofing in noisy spaces. And did you know that lath and plaster can, with the right supports, carry insulation itself such as Neptutherm seagrass wool or even a lime-hemp mixture?
Reliability
Besides Stucanet tear-free with your plastering work, is it also resistant to temperature fluctuations. But also against mice or rats, mould and rot. The rough surface of the clay aggregate is the optimal carrier for plaster. For example, what do you think of a clay stove? And for use in damp or aggressive atmospheres, a stainless steel version is available. Think of Swimming pools, stables or kitchens..
How to process Stucanet in your plastering works
Finally, we have compiled a list of important facts for you.
- A normally plastered Stucanet construction weighs approximately 40 kg per m².
- ± 70 cm is the maximum centre-to-centre distance of plaster lath carriers
- Battens or reinforcing steel (dia. 8 mm, c.t.c. ± 35 cm) must be attached perpendicular to a support structure to create a framework of approx. 70 x 35 cm.
- The application of round steel or steel mesh is recommended for the structural integrity of timber constructions
- Stucanet is attached to the suspension structures with galvanised binding wire or staples. In the case of wooden joists, attach the hangers flexibly due to possible deflection of the joists.
- all fixings such as staples, tying wire etc. to be used in galvanised finish
- Always overlap stucco netting by ± 3 cm on seams
Other Ripstaal plastering materials
In addition to Stucanet, Ripstaal Group also stocks other plastering materials and related finishing products. These include, among others:
