An improved lath is disclosed having a water drainage layer provided in association with the lath. The water drainage layer serves to remove water that might otherwise build up between the lath and wall structure.
1. A construct for use in supporting a wall structure, comprising:
a lath member;
a water channel material having a front side and a back side defining a width therebetween, said width being generally filled in cross-section with non-absorbent, fibrous elements that separately or as a unitary whole span said width so as to define a path for water passing through said width from a top to a bottom thereof; and
a plurality of spacers forming a space between said lath member and said water channel material, said lath member, said plurality of spacers and said water channel material being provided as a unitary whole.
2. The construct of claim 1 , further comprising a scrim layer between said lath member and said water channel material.
3. The construct of claim 2 , wherein said scrim layer is adhered to said water channel material.
4. The construct of claim 1 , wherein said lath member is a plastic material having substantially rigid thin diameter filaments extending generally parallel to one another joined together by crossparts into a matrix, said matrix further being formed with an undulating surface shape of peaks and valleys.
5. The construct of claim 1 , wherein said spacers are a self-sealing material.
6. The construct of claim 1 , wherein said unitary whole is a roll stock.
7. The construct of claim 1 , wherein the water channel material is adapted to maintain its formation upon receiving a fastener.
8. The construct of claim 1 , wherein the lath member comprises a material to which cementitous matter may be applied such that the material acts as a structural element for affixing the cementitious matter to the wall structure.
9. A construct for use in supporting a wall structure, comprising:
a lath member;
a water channel material having a front side and a back side with a width defined therebetween, said water channel material width including therein a structure which yields a path for water passing through said width under the influence of gravity when said water channel material is in use; and
a plurality of spacers forming a space between said lath member and said water channel material.
10. The construct of claim 9 , wherein said water channel member, said plurality of spacers and said lath member are joined together as an integrated whole as a stock material.
11. The construct of claim 9 , wherein said spacers are made of a material through which a fastener is receivable in a manner whereby said spacer embraces said fastener in a water sealing manner.
12. The construct of claim 9 , wherein said spacers are provided on a scrim member and are formed integral therewith over a face of said scrim, and said scrim is joined with said lath member and said water channel member as an integrated whole as a stock material.
13. The construct of claim 9 , wherein the water channel material is adapted to maintain its formation upon receiving a fastener.
14. The construct of claim 9 , wherein the lath member comprises a material to which cementitous matter may be applied such that the material acts as a structural element for affixing the cementitious matter to the wall structure.
15. A construct for use in supporting a wall structure, comprising:
a lath member;
a water channel material having a front side and a back side with a width defined therebetween, said water channel material width including therein a structure which yields a path for water passing through said width under the influence of gravity when said water channel material is in use; and
a scrim member positioned between said lath member and said water channel material, said scrim member having spacers provided on said scrim member which are formed integral therewith over a face of said scrim.