Striplath is a flat expanded metal strip used as plaster reinforcement over joints of solid bases and where dissimilar bases join. It's commonly attached diagonally at the corners of doors, windows or areas prone to cracks. It may also be used to span pipe chases or reinforce other stress points such as the corners of openings in the stucco membrane within the lath system. Excellent mechanical break for painted steel when applying fireproofing.