Stucco netting is made of wire sized according to the size of the openings.

Stucco netting is made of wire sized according to the size of the openings.

• A. Made of wire sized according to the size of the openings
• B. Made of wood
• C. Made of plastic
• D. Made of ceramic

Answer: (A)

Stucco netting reinforces the plaster by giving it a mechanical key to grip onto and helps hold the coat together as it cures. The wire is sized to match the openings because that determines how the plaster embeds, keys, and distributes stresses. When openings are larger, using a more substantial wire or closer mesh keeps the plaster from sagging and provides enough backbone to resist cracking; with smaller openings, lighter wire maintains the same reinforcing effect without creating voids or excessive stiffness. In short, the mesh size and wire gauge are chosen to balance bonding, grip, and strength of the finished stucco. Wood, plastic, or ceramic aren’t used for this purpose because they don’t provide the same consistent reinforcement and bond with plaster.

Stucco netting reinforces the plaster by giving it a mechanical key to grip onto and helps hold the coat together as it cures. The wire is sized to match the openings because that determines how the plaster embeds, keys, and distributes stresses. When openings are larger, using a more substantial wire or closer mesh keeps the plaster from sagging and provides enough backbone to resist cracking; with smaller openings, lighter wire maintains the same reinforcing effect without creating voids or excessive stiffness. In short, the mesh size and wire gauge are chosen to balance bonding, grip, and strength of the finished stucco. Wood, plastic, or ceramic aren’t used for this purpose because they don’t provide the same consistent reinforcement and bond with plaster.