Riven Oak Laths

Riven Oak Laths split by hand along the grain using traditional methods. The result is a thin strip of wood offering a textured fibrous surface providing a sound key for lime plaster that is strong and durable. The laths provide an ideal background for lime plasters as they can be wetted down before application, which helps slow the drying time of the plaster. It is important that the initial lime plaster coat includes hair and fibre to improve the plaster's tensile strength.