# Stringer (Latium)

**Entity Type:** Building

## Properties

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Category | Production / Upholsterer |
| Region | Latium |
| Required Tier | [Tier IV - Patricians](../population-tiers/tier-iv.md) |
| Cycle Time | 1:30 |
| Dimensions | 4x5 (base), 6x7 (with area) |

## Description

Produces Strings from Sheep. Part of the Upholsterer category of buildings.

## Costs

**Build Cost:** 2 Timber, 2 Bricks, 1 Concrete, 1 Mosaic

**Maintenance:** -14 gold/min, 8 Patricians workers

## Placement

| Requirement | Value |
|-------------|-------|
| Road Required | Yes |
| Warehouse Required | Yes |
| Constraints | None |

## Area Effects

| Type | Value |
|------|-------|
| Happiness | -1 |

## Production

**Input:** [Sheep](../goods/sheep.md)

**Output:** [Strings](../goods/strings.md)

## Specialists

| Specialist | Rarity | Type | Effect |
|------------|--------|------|--------|
| [Tolupist](../specialists/tolupist.md) | Rare | Research | Stringer in range: Knowledge area effect +1 |
| [The Aeolian Modist](../specialists/the-aeolian-modist.md) | Epic | Religion | Lyres Chain in range: Productivity +35% |

## Related Buildings

Other Upholsterer buildings:
- [Tannery (Albion)](./tannery-albion.md)
- [Tannery (Latium)](./tannery-latium.md)
- [Hairnet Weaver (Albion)](./headpiece-maker-albion.md)
- [Upholsterer (Latium)](./upholsterer-latium.md)
- [Sailmaker (Albion)](./sailmaker-albion.md)
- [Sailmaker (Latium)](./sailmaker-latium.md)
- [Ropemaker (Albion)](./ropemaker-albion.md)
- [Ropemaker (Latium)](./ropemaker-latium.md)
- [Weaver (Latium)](./weaver-latium.md)

## Production Chain

Part of the Lyres production chain:
- [Goldsmith (Latium)](./goldsmith-latium.md)
- [Lyre Maker (Latium)](./lyre-maker-latium.md)
- [Stringer (Latium)](./stringer-latium.md)
- [Sandarac Nursery (Latium)](./sandarac-nursery-latium.md)
- [Sheep Farm (Latium)](./sheep-farm-latium.md)
- [Gilder (Latium)](./gilder-latium.md)

## Usage Patterns

Place near Sheep Farms to reduce hauling time. The Aeolian Modist specialist provides a significant +35% productivity boost to the entire Lyres production chain.

## Common Pitfalls

Requires Patricians workforce (Tier IV), so ensure you have sufficient Patrician population before building. The negative happiness area effect (-1) should be considered when planning placement near residential areas.
