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Abstract

A method is disclosed for constructing a self-framing metal riblath structural wall assembly by providing an upright metal riblath having a first face facing the exterior of the structure for which the wall is being provided and a second face facing the interior of the structure. The riblath is comprised of a plurality of adjacent, substantially coplanar panels, the panels being made up of ribbed sections joined by solid, substantially v-shaped portions projecting out of the plane of the panels and being directed towards the interior of the structure. The successive panels are joined by substantially triangular offsets projecting out of the plane of the panel for joining adjacent panels, the triangular offsets being formed by bending out of the plane of the panels the section of each panel which adjoins another panel to form the triangular offset. Exterior wall material, such as stucco, is applied to the exterior wall of the riblath to provide an exterior wall therefor and for filling the triangular offset. Filling of the triangular offset provides a composite loadbearing structure within the wall that can take the place of more expensive wood or metal load bearing studs.

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