Definitions
- Referring to a small wooden beam or timber used in construction. - Talking about a narrow strip of wood used for molding or trim work. - Describing a small quantity or amount of something.
- Referring to a thin, narrow strip of wood used for making lattices or screens. - Talking about a building material made of thin strips of wood or other materials used as a base for plaster or stucco. - Describing a tool used for weaving or braiding.
List of Similarities
- 1Both scantling and lath are made of wood.
- 2Both can be used in construction or building projects.
- 3Both are narrow and thin in shape.
- 4Both can be used for decorative purposes.
- 5Both have been used for centuries in various cultures.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Scantling is typically larger and thicker than lath.
- 2Function: Scantling is primarily used as a structural element while lath is used as a base for plaster or stucco.
- 3Shape: Scantling is usually rectangular or square while lath is thin and flat.
- 4Usage: Scantling is more commonly used in North America while lath is more commonly used in Europe.
- 5History: Scantling has been used since the Middle Ages while lath dates back to ancient times.
Remember this!
Scantling and lath are both narrow strips of wood used in construction and decorative projects. However, scantling is typically larger and thicker, used as a structural element, while lath is thinner and used as a base for plaster or stucco. Additionally, scantling is more commonly used in North America, while lath is more common in Europe.
