Our laths are made from Obeche or sometimes known as Wawa, which is an African timber. Although classed as a hard wood, it is relatively soft and flexible. It is pale straw in colour and is a light wood with a moderately fine and even texture. It is ideal for laths as it is basically knot-free. Primarily it is used to reinforce plaster cornice but is also used for lath and plaster ceilings, when riven laths are not required.