N.M. Admin. Code § 14.7.4.20

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 14.7.4.20 - LATH AND PLASTER

A.General. When non-cementious plasters are applied directly to the rammed earth wall surface, the surface shall be scored or sandblasted prior to the application of the plaster. Rammed earth walls must cure to a depth of four inches minimum prior to application of an approved exterior finish.

B.Lath. Where rammed earth walls have a plaster finish, metal lath shall be installed around interior and exterior wall openings and over dissimilar materials.

C.Exterior plaster. In unstabilized rammed earth walls, stucco netting shall be installed and cementious plaster shall have a minimum seven-eighths inch finished thickness, unless an elastomeric "color coat" is used, then it shall have a minimum base coat of five-eighths inch. Applications shall follow the material manufacturers' specifications.

N.M. Admin. Code § 14.7.4.20

14.7.4.20 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.4.20 NMAC, 1-28-11, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 21, November 15, 2016, eff. 11/15/2016