A corrosion-resistant lath is provided for use in exterior finishing
systems, such as stucco systems and exterior insulation and finish
systems ("EIFS"). The lath includes in a first embodiment an open, woven
fabric comprising weft and warp yarns containing non-metallic fibers,
such as glass fibers. A portion of the weft yarns are undulated,
resulting in an increased thickness for the fabric. The fabric is coated
with a polymeric resin for substantially binding the weft yarns in the
undulated condition. This invention also includes methods for making an
exterior finish system and building wall including an exterior finish
system using such a lath.