Kerto Beams, Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) Joists, Trusses & Frames

What is a Kerto beam?

Kerto is a unique product manufactured by Metsä, our
delivery partner. Kerto's innovative design is perfect for long spans, high
load structural applications and for the use of ring beams. Kerto is CE marked,
carrying BBA certification and sustainable PEFC accreditation.

Kerto is produced from 3mm graded softwood veneers which are
glued together to form a continuous product either 1.8m wide or 2.5m wide.
These sheets are then further machined to a finished dimension.

What is the difference between Kerto S and Kerto Q?

Kerto-S is produced with all veneers being laid with the
grain all in the same direction. It is supplied up to a maximum thickness of
758mm and is coated with Mets Woods weather guard.

Kerto-Q is produced with approximately 20% of its veneers
laid crossways. This provides exceptional dimensional stability and performs
fantastically when high compression strength is required.

Applications of Kerto LVL S-Beams and LVL Q Panels

Kerto LVL S beams are strong, light weight and stable, offering immunity to warping or twisting and minimal deflection. These wood products are an ideal choice for all types of timber frame construction projects requiring solid technical performance, from structural fittings to timber floor systems.

Kerto LVL Q panels are sheets of timber that can be used in a variety of load-bearing applications – both horizontal and vertical. These timber panel products can work as scaffold boards, timber building wall elements and the construction of timber floor products.

At Bartram we have been involved in numerous types of construction projects involving excellent strength timber products, floor joists and prefabricated houses. We provide best-in-class timber frame housing solutions with our innovations in timber meeting UK building requirements for strength class and performance.

Working hand-in-hand with our clients and Metsä technical support who provide take offs, technical support and information, we strive to ensure the seamless and efficient erection of timber framed products. If you have any enquiries, please email sales@bartram.co.uk.

Metsä Wood's Kerto®

Bartram is happy to supply Metsä Wood's Kerto® LVL, a laminated veneer lumber product.

Kerto® LVL is used in all types of construction work, from new builds to repair and renovations. Kerto®LVL is incredibly strong and dimensionally stable. Kerto® LVL delivers its high strength from the homogeneous bonded structure.

Kerto® LVL is produced from 3mm thick, rotary-peeled softwood veneers that are glued together to form a continuous billet. The billet is cut to length and sawn into LVL beams, planks or panels according to the customer´s requirements.

Certified

Kerto® LVL  products are CE-marked and certified by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, no 184/03.

Our Accreditations & Associations

Downloads

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Example use of Kerto® LVL (laminated veneer lumber)

The following are a few examples of how you can best use Kerto:


Beams


Joists


Trusses


Frames


Components of roof, floor and wall elements


Components for the door and vehicle industry


Contact us

If you have any enquiries please contact our team today using the form below. You can also call us on 01767 699 699 or email us at sales@bartram.co.uk.

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