Counterlath
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001385
Strips of wood or metal installed perpendicular to the main lath or furring strips on a wall or roof. These strips create an air gap or drainage plane behind the exterior finish material, allowing for ventilation and moisture management. Counterlath spacing varies depending on the cladding material and local building codes.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001385 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Translations | German: Konterlatte; Spanish: contralate; French: contre-latte |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-001385",
"term": "Counterlath",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "Strips of wood or metal installed perpendicular to the main lath or furring strips on a wall or roof. These strips create an air gap or drainage plane behind the exterior finish material, allowing for ventilation and moisture management. Counterlath spacing varies depending on the cladding material and local building codes.",
"subject": "Construction",
"translations": {
"de": "Konterlatte",
"es": "contralate",
"fr": "contre-latte"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/counterlath/"
}
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