Kerto® LVL
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Metsä Kerto® LVL T-stud framing, proudly distributed by ITI (Australia), is a lightweight laminated veneer lumber product specifically developed for use in wall framing. Kerto® LVL T-stud framing is easy to handle, has fit for purpose strength and will provide trades people with a building material they will love using.
Metsä Kerto® LVL T-stud framing seamlessly replaces MGP10 Kiln Dried Pine in Wall Framing (Studs & Plates) up to 3600mm high for Wind Load Zones of N3 and below. Additional specification may be provided via the Metsä Kerto® LVL T-stud Wall Framing Specifcation Guide.
Kerto LVL is produced from 3 mm thick, rotary-peeled softwood veneers that are glued together to form a continuous billet. The billet is cut to length and sawn into a wide range of LVL beams. Raw wood material comes from the sustainably managed and PEFC-certified forests of Metsä Group’s Finnish forest owner members, ensuring that the origin of the raw material is traceable.
It is a requirement of the Australian standard for manufacturing Laminated Veneer Lumber that an external class adhesive ‘A Bond’ be achieved between the veneers by using a phenolic type adhesive.
