A self furring expanded dimpled metal lath ideal for interior and exterior use over sheathing, masonry and other solid surfaces as required per ASTM C1063. The dimple self-furring plaster base is manufactured with evenly spaced indentations that hold the metal lath ¼” away from the surface to be plastered. Self furring metal lath is available with or without a Grade-D asphalt paper-backing weather resistant barrier.