ASTM C1063-03 - 10.6.2003
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements for lathing and furring for the application of exterior and interior portland cement-based plaster as in Specification C 926.

1.2 Where a fire resistance rating is required for plastered assemblies and constructions, details of construction shall be in accordance with reports of fire tests of assemblies that have met the requirements of the fire rating imposed.

1.3 Where a specific degree of sound control is required for plastered assemblies and constructions, details of construction shall be in accordance with official reports of tests conducted in recognized testing laboratories in accordance with the applicable requirements of Test Method E 90.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI (metric) values given in parentheses are approximate and are provided for information purposes only.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C1002-22

Standard Specification for Steel Self-Piercing Tapping Screws for Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Wood Studs or Steel Studs

E90-23

Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements

C1032-18

Standard Specification for Woven Wire Plaster Base

D4216-22

Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Related PVC and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Building Products Compounds

D1784-25

Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds

C11-25

Standard Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems

B69-26

Standard Specification for Rolled Zinc

B221-21

Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes

A653/A653M-25a

Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process (Includes all amendments and changes 12/5/2025).

A641/A641M-19(2025)

Standard Specification for Zinc–Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire

C954-22

Standard Specification for Steel Drill Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Steel Studs from 0.033 in. (0.84 mm) to 0.112 in. (2.84 mm) in Thickness

C933-23

Standard Specification for Welded Wire Lath

C926-26

Standard Specification for Application of Portland Cement-Based Plaster

C847-18(2024)

Standard Specification for Metal Lath

C841-23

Standard Specification for Installation of Interior Lathing and Furring