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Old 07-14-2021, 10:47 AM   #56 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by redneck View Post
Wood lath readily absorbs water. Expanding as it does so, thus cracking the “plaster” causing damage
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One would think that after all 75 years, the wood lath dry shrank enough to generate cracks and loose spots.

But I do like the get wet and swollen part of the comment.
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