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Builders’ Metalwork
Straps, fixings, angles
and brackets, wall
starters, ties and bed
joint reinforcement.
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METAL BEADS FOR INTERNAL USE METAL BEADS FOR THIN COAT
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METAL BEADS FOR DRY LINING METAL BEADS FOR EXTERNAL USE
Dry Wall Feature Bead Dry Wall Feature Bead Stainless Steel Angle Bead Stainless Steel Angle Bead
(Engaging) (Abutting) Ref: 545. Stainless steel. (Standard Wing)
Ref: 513, 522. Pre-galvanized steel. Ref: 514. Pre-galvanized steel. For external render work. One size Ref: 506. Stainless steel.
Neat shadow lines and recesses Neat shadow lines and recesses for both thicknesses. For external render work. One size
can be formed around door frames, can be formed around door frames, for both thicknesses.
abutments and the like. abutments and the like. This bead
20mm flange can be used with plasterboard
thicknesses of 9.5mm, 12.5mm
and 15mm.
Plasterboard Edging Bead Dry Lining Arch Bead Angle Bead Stop Bead
Ref: 567, 568, 576. Ref: PFB001. PVCu. Ref. 571. Ref. 534, 533, 526 & 546.
Pre-galvanized steel. For creating curved and arched Pre-Galvanized and synthetically Stainless steel.
A reversible, dual-purpose bead forms in thin-coat and dry-lining coated with pvc protective nosing. Finishes and protects render edges.
which reinforces plasterboard applications. Protects render corners.
edges by enclosing them in a See PVCu Beads (page 13) for full
protective steel section. specification of this product)
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METAL BEADS FOR EXTERNAL USE METAL BEADS FOR EXTERNAL USE
Stop Bead External Stop Bead External Render Stop (Bell External Render Stop
(Standard Wing) Ref. 572. Cast) Type 2
Ref. 509, 510, 511 & 507. Pre-galvanized and synthetically Ref. 570. (Standard Wing)
Stainless steel. coated with pvc protective nosing. Pre-galvanized steel. Ref. 573.
Finishes and protects render edges. Finishes and protects render edges. Forms and protects lower edge of Pre-Galvanized and synthetically
render. Sheltered locations only. coated with pvc protective nosing.
Forms and protects lower edge
of render.
External Render Stop External Render Stop Movement Bead Movement Bead
(Bell Cast) (Bell Cast, Standard Wing) Ref. 589 & 590. Ref. 542, 543 & 544.
Ref. 547. Ref. 508. Pre-galvanized steel. Stainless steel.
Stainless steel. Stainless steel. Forms movement joints in plaster Forms movement joints in plaster
Forms and protects lower edge of Forms and protects lower edge of and render, allows for +3mm, and render, allows for +3mm, -1mm
render. render. -1mm movement. Movement Beads movement. Movement Beads
should NOT be used over structural should NOT be used over structural
movement joints. movement joints.
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PVCu BEADS PVCu BEADS
Angle Bead Stop Bead Thin Coat Angle Bead Dry Lining Arch Bead
Ref. PAB010, PAB015, PAB020, Ref. PSB010, PSB013, PSB015 Ref. PCT002. Ref. PFB001.
PABLL010 and PABLL020. & PSB020. Provides a true, clean corner for Readily bends to create curves and
For use on all plastered or rendered Designed to deliver a clean edge, plasterboards/smooth backgrounds. arch forms for decorative plaster
corners where a true, sharp corner they protect and finish plaster and Protects and reinforces against requirements in thin coat and
is required. Protects and reinforces render edges. cracking. dry lining applications.
plaster where it is most vulnerable.
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METAL LATHING METAL LATHING
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METAL LATHING FIXING INSTRUCTIONS METAL LATHING FIXING INSTRUCTIONS
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METAL LATHING FIXING INSTRUCTIONS EXMET
Fixing Riblath to solid vertical backgrounds Exmet is a galvanized mesh reinforcement for internal plastering
over wall chases.
Proprietary fixings should be used Where Riblath is fixed with the
to hold the ribs of the lath firmly ribs running vertically, fixings
against the background. should be made through all ribs at
600mm centres.
Timber frame
Sheathing
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SECURITY MESH METAL ARCH FORMERS
A cost effective way of securing Available in a range of gauges Metal Arch Formers add
buildings or internal spaces by this high quality security mesh elegance and style to any
sandwiching a layer of is suitable for internal walls, home. Suitable for a wide range
steel mesh into the walls and ceilings, partitions and external of openings, and available in
ceilings during construction. brickwork. It can also be provided an attractive range of shapes,
in galvanized steel, where damp they allow housebuilders,
conditions are expected.
designers, refurbishers and
DIY enthusiasts to create
See our full range of distinctive, decorative arches
Expanded metal and lath at with ease and speed.
www.expamet.co.uk
Manufactured from tough
pre-galvanized steel, the strength
and rigidity for a quality finish is
assured by the parallel strand
mesh. The special downward and
inward angling of the horizontal
strands ensures an excellent
plaster key.
Intended for internal use only,
Expamet arch formers are a
decorative accessory allowing
the plasterer to create arches
and curves in a range of different
shapes.
Elliptical
Spandrel
Make Up Piece
For use with
Arch Corners and
Semicircle
Arch Formers.
Lath Soffit Strip
Supplied as a coil. To suit wall widths up to 230mm.
For wall widths over this use soffit strips.
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Expamet is one of the leading brands of specialist building
products in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Operating across
two continents, we offer internationally recognisable products that
are synonymous with quality, safety and innovation. Wherever you
are and whatever your project, Expamet solutions are never far
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