Lath Installation

Every great stucco finish starts with what you cannot see — and getting the base right is what makes everything above it last.

Most people focus on the finished surface of stucco — the texture, the color, the way it looks from the street. What they rarely think about is the system underneath that makes all of that possible. Lath is the structural foundation that stucco bonds to. Without it installed correctly, the stucco has nothing solid to grab onto, and no matter how well the finish coat goes on, the surface will eventually crack, shift, or pull away from the wall. It is the step that determines whether a stucco job lasts five years or fifty.

At Competence Plastering & Stucco, lath installation is not treated as a preliminary task to rush through before the real work begins. It is part of the real work. We install wire lath and metal lath correctly — secured to the framing or substrate at the right intervals, with proper overlap at seams, and with attention to every penetration point where moisture could find its way in. Renet Dieujuste has been installing lath as part of complete stucco systems for 35 years across Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Hollywood, and throughout Broward County. The difference between lath done right and lath done fast shows up in the stucco above it — eventually, always.

Whether you are starting a new construction project, re-stuccoing an existing structure, or replacing a section of damaged exterior, the lath phase needs to be handled properly before anything else goes on. We work with homeowners, general contractors, and developers who understand that the quality of the foundation determines the quality of the result. If your next project needs lath installation done correctly from the start, call (833) 972-2895 and let us take a look at what you are working with.

What We Offer:

Wire Lath Installation – Industry-standard wire lath installed and secured correctly over the substrate as the bonding base for stucco systems.
Metal Lath Installation – Metal lath applied in areas that require additional strength or around curved and complex architectural features.
New Construction Lath – Full lath installation on new builds, coordinated with general contractors and construction timelines throughout Broward County.
Re-Stucco Lath Replacement – Removal of old or failing lath and installation of a new lath system before a fresh stucco application goes on.
Lath Inspection & Assessment – Evaluation of existing lath on properties where stucco failure or damage may be traced back to a compromised base.
Penetration & Corner Detailing – Proper lath detailing around windows, doors, corners, and other penetration points where moisture entry is most likely.
Commercial & Residential Lath – Lath installation handled at any scale — from single-family homes to large commercial buildings across South Florida.

Why Choose Competence Plastering & Stucco for Lath Installation

35 Years Installing Lath the Right Way – Renet has installed lath as part of complete stucco systems for decades. He understands exactly how lath failure leads to stucco failure, and he does not cut corners on the step that everything else depends on.
Full System Approach – We do not install lath for someone else to stucco over. We handle the complete system — lath through finish coat — which means the base and the surface are always built to work together from the same set of hands.
Correct Fastening & Overlap – Lath installed at the wrong intervals or without proper seam overlap creates weak points that show up as cracks later. We follow the correct specifications on every installation, every time.
State Certified & Fully Insured – Competence Plastering & Stucco is state certified and carries full liability coverage in Florida. The lath work we install meets Florida's construction standards and your property is protected throughout the process.
Serving All of Broward County – We work across Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Miramar, and every city in between. If your project is in Broward County, we can be there.