Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Wood Lath Installation
Wood Lath Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Wood Lath Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Wood Lath Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Wood Lath Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Wood Lath Installation labor cost? What are the important Wood Lath Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Wood Lath Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Wood Lath Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Wood Lath Installation expect to pay between $0.75 to $1.12 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Wood Lath Installation work? | Your Wood Lath Installation project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Wood Lath Installation work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Wood Lath Installation work? | The appearance, performance and serviceable life of the gypsum lath will depend significantly on the skill and experience of the professional you hire. Make sure you verify the quality of past Wood Lath Installation work before hiring. Tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Wood Lath Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Wood Lath Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Wood Lath Installation requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Wood Lath Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Wood Lath Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Wood Lath Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Wood Lath Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Wood Lath Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed wood lath layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Installed wood lath surface variations along a 4 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/16 inch - from any location along any direction
- The gypsum lath will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The gypsum lath will be securely anchored to structural framing
Wood Lath Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Wood Lath Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the gypsum lath work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review material choices for Wood Lath Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Remove existing gypsum lath (optional)
- Install gypsum lath using nails, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Inspect Wood Lath Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
