- Description
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Details
Riven or split oak laths are stronger than sawn or softwood but all provide the ideal background for lime plasters as they need to be well wetted which assists the slow drying of the plaster giving a stronger key.
Riven oak laths are split down the grain and are therefore stronger than sawn laths.
- Riven Oak Laths (4fts) 200 running feet per bundle
- Riven Oak Laths (3fts) 150 running feet per bundle
- Riven Oak Laths (2fts) 100 running feet per bundle
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100 running feet covers 1sqm
- Riven laths vary in size from 5-10mm thick and 25-40mm wide.
Bulk order discounts are available on this product, please call for a quotation!
To see an example of this product in use, see our case study for Nash's House, Straford Upon Avon.
- Benefits
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laths provide the ideal background for lime plasters
riven laths are stronger than sawn laths as they are split on the grain and provide a good 'key'
they can be dampened down beforehand to help control the suction of the lime plaster and aid carbonation - see application guides
- FAQs
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Can I use ordinary nails internally for lathing?
Yes, but externally it must be stainless steel.
How should I fix my laths? Should I stagger my laths?
Yes, they should be securely fixed with staggering joints every 3ft. We recommend that the gap between each lath be approximately 10-15mm to enable the plaster to form nibs.To see an example of this product in use, see our case study for Nash's House, Straford Upon Avon.
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