plaster, wire lath question

You're starting from scratch, and you want to use plaster instead of sheetrock? Why?

Structolite already has the fiber (hair) in it. It is unusual to have the wood in the flat. Were you planning to staple, nail, or screw the lath on? You could slip a washer/nut/piece of plastic between the lath and the wood at the fasteners to get a better keying. You will be wearing quite a bit of the plaster if you've not done this before. Make the plaster fairly loose and make sure to get it keyed. Do not try to flatten or work the scratch very much, just get it keyed in.

Long story, family stuff, possibly listed in DSM-IV.

????? Let me guess: Grandpa was knocked off a ladder while doing sheetrock, so the material is pure evil and can't be allowed in the house?

Wait....the spouse wants it because she saw it being done to Martha Stewart's house?

If you're doing the work, do it the way you want. If someone else wants you to do it a different way, invite that person to do the work instead.

I was thinking to nail it, probably w/ roofing nails or maybe ringed-shanks, if I find some with a big head. I like the idea of using a washer - just that might be enough for it to key.

As far as getting rained on, one reason for doing this now is that it's a stairway, so it's sloped, rather than strictly overhead. (Also, it's to the cellar, so it's kind of a throw-away - a good place to practice.)

Thanks, G