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LATHER
What do lathers do?
Lathers create and install support backings of metal lath, pieces of
iron or light iron resembling wire netting and solid or perforated gypsum
board on ceiling or walls. They devise their own connections and anchorage
systems by building a light framework and fastening it securely to the
framing.
LATHER
The lath is then attached by nailing, clipping or tying it. Lathers
may work indoors or outside, but they often work in unheated or unventilated
areas of new construction. Lathers sometimes have to work in cramped
conditions and the work usually involves prolonged bending and stooping
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