Finland's construction landscape is defined by extreme temperature swings between winter and summer, which puts immense stress on plaster and render layers. The use of fiberglass mesh for plastering has become an industry standard to mitigate the risk of freeze-thaw cracking in exterior insulation finishing systems (EIFS).
Local builders are increasingly moving away from traditional metal laths toward fiberglass mesh fabric due to its superior corrosion resistance. In the humid Baltic coastal regions, the susceptibility of metal to rust makes non-metallic reinforcement the only viable long-term solution for facade longevity.
Furthermore, the Finnish emphasis on energy-efficient "Passive House" standards requires precise insulation layers. This has led to a surge in demand for drywall fiberglass mesh and specialized joint tapes that ensure air-tightness and structural stability in interior partitioning.
