Lattice assembly

1 . A latticework assembly comprising:

a plurality of base laths;

wherein each base lath of the plurality of base laths is spaced apart from each other; and

a plurality of cross laths;

wherein each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths is spaced apart from each other;

wherein the plurality of cross laths extend transverse on the plurality of base laths;

wherein each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths includes a floor that separates opposing sidewalls extending therefrom;

wherein the floor and the opposing sidewalls are longitudinally extending the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths;

wherein the floor of the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths includes a plurality of holes disposed through the floor of the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths;

wherein the each hole of the plurality of holes is located over a surface of a corresponding base lath of the plurality of base laths such that a periphery of the each hole of the plurality of holes is positioned adjacent to and surrounds the surface of a corresponding base lath of the plurality of base laths;

wherein the floor of the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths is welded to the surface of the corresponding base lath at the each of the plurality of holes;

wherein a peripheral surface of the each hole of the plurality of holes and the surface of the corresponding base lath provide a weld surface for weld material; and

wherein the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths includes a longitudinally extending cover that engages the opposing sidewalls opposite the floor to shroud the plurality of holes.

2 . The latticework assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of base laths and the plurality of cross laths are made of the same material.

3 . The latticework assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of base laths and the plurality of cross laths are made of a metal.

4 . The latticework assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the opposing sidewalls of the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths includes an inwardly directed hook that is engageable with the cover from the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths.

5 . The latticework assembly of claim 1 , wherein the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths extends across the each base lath of the plurality of base laths at a relative angle that is including and between orthogonal to parallel.

6 . The latticework assembly of claim 1 , wherein the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths extends across the each base lath of the plurality of base laths at a relative transverse angle that is about 45° with respect to each other.

7 . The latticework assembly of claim 1 , wherein the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths has a cross-sectional profile selected from the group consisting of circular, oval, square, and rectangular.

8 . The latticework assembly of claim 1 , wherein the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths has no visible attachment points with the each base lath of the plurality of base laths.

9 . The latticework assembly of claim 1 , wherein the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths is made of an extruded material.

10 . The latticework assembly of claim 1 , wherein the each base lath of the plurality of base laths is made of an extruded material.

11 . The latticework assembly of claim 1 , wherein the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths has substantially same cross-sectional dimensions as the each base lath of the plurality of base laths.

12 . The latticework assembly of claim 1 , wherein the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths has substantially same cross-sectional dimensions and made of substantially same material as the each base lath of the plurality of base laths.

13 . A latticework assembly comprising:

a plurality of base laths;

wherein each base lath of the plurality of base laths is spaced apart from each other; and

a plurality of cross laths;

wherein each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths is spaced apart from each other;

wherein the plurality of cross laths extend transverse on the plurality of base laths;

wherein each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths includes a floor that separates opposing sidewalls extending therefrom;

wherein the floor of the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths includes a plurality of holes disposed through the floor of the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths;

wherein the each hole of the plurality of holes is located over a surface of a corresponding base lath of the plurality of base laths such that a periphery of the each hole of the plurality of holes is positioned adjacent to and surrounds the surface of a corresponding base lath of the plurality of base laths;

wherein the floor of the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths is attached to the surface of the corresponding base lath at the each of the plurality of holes;

wherein the each hole of the plurality of holes and the surface of the corresponding base lath located adjacent to and bounded by the each hole provide securement surfaces for weld material;

wherein the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths includes a cover that engages the opposing sidewalls opposite the floor to shroud the plurality of holes; and

wherein each of the opposing sidewalls of the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths includes an inwardly directed hook that is engageable with the cover.

14 . The latticework assembly of claim 13 , wherein each of the inwardly directed hooks of the each of the opposing sidewalls of the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths includes a beveled surface to be located adjacent the cover.

15 . The latticework assembly of claim 13 , wherein the floor and the opposing sidewalls are longitudinally extending the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths.

16 . A latticework assembly comprising:

a plurality of base laths;

wherein each base lath of the plurality of base laths is spaced apart from each other; and

a plurality of cross laths;

wherein each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths is spaced apart from each other;

wherein the plurality of cross laths extend transverse on the plurality of base laths;

wherein each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths includes a floor that separates opposing sidewalls extending therefrom;

wherein the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths includes a cover;

wherein the cover includes opposing sidewalls depending from an underside of the cover;

wherein each of the opposing sidewalls of the cover include an outwardly directed hook;

wherein each of the opposing sidewalls of the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths includes an inwardly directed hook that is engageable with the cover; and

wherein the outwardly directed hooks from the cover engage the inwardly directed hooks of the cross lath;

wherein the floor of the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths includes a plurality of holes disposed through the floor of the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths,

wherein the each hole of the plurality of holes is located over a surface of a corresponding base lath of the plurality of base laths such that a periphery of the each hole of the plurality of holes is positioned adjacent to and surrounds the surface of a corresponding base lath of the plurality of base laths; and

wherein the floor of the each cross lath of the plurality of cross laths is welded to the surface of the corresponding base lath at the each of the plurality of holes.