Lattenschalung

board cladding, lath cladding

noun LAT-ten-shah-loong Rare

Usage Note

Lattenschalung is an exterior facade cladding made from overlapping or gapped horizontal or vertical timber boards; it is a popular element of modern timber house design and is also used as a decorative feature on garden walls or fences.

Examples

"Die Fassade des Holzhauses wurde mit einer vertikalen Lattenschalung verkleidet."

Natural Translation

The facade of the timber house was clad with a vertical board cladding.

Literal Translation

The facade of the timber-house was with a vertical lath-cladding clad.

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