Metsa Kerto LVL - A Great Choice For Builders
Metsa Kerto LVL has become a popular engineered timber solution across residential and commercial construction projects due to its strength, consistency and structural performance.
Manufactured using bonded timber veneers, Kerto LVL is designed to deliver reliable structural capability across applications such as floor systems, roof framing and wall systems. Compared with traditional timber products, engineered timber solutions like Kerto LVL provide improved dimensional stability and more predictable performance across demanding builds.
As modern construction increasingly focuses on efficiency, coordination and span capability, products such as Metsä Kerto LVL are becoming a practical choice for builders looking for reliable structural solutions.
What Makes Kerto LVL Different?
Manufactured using multiple thin layers of softwood veneer bonded together under heat and pressure
Designed to create a strong, stable and consistent structural timber product
Helps reduce natural timber inconsistencies such as twisting, bowing and shrinkage
Engineered under controlled manufacturing conditions for reliable performance
Lightweight and easier to handle compared with many alternative structural materials
Why Builders Choose Kerto LVL
One of the key reasons builders choose Kerto LVL is consistency.
Traditional timber products can naturally vary due to knots, moisture movement and imperfections. Engineered products such as Kerto LVL are designed to provide uniform structural performance and dimensional stability across the entire product.
Builders commonly use Kerto LVL because it offers:
- Long span capability
- High strength-to-weight performance
- Reduced movement and warping
- Reliable structural consistency
- Faster installation
- Efficient material usage
Engineered wood associations note that engineered timber products are designed to maximise structural performance while improving consistency and reducing waste across construction projects.
Common Applications for Kerto LVL
| Application | How Kerto LVL Is Used | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Engineered Floor Systems | Kerto LVL is commonly used in engineered floor systems as beams, rim boards, trimming timbers and structural supports. It is also used alongside engineered I-joist systems such as Metsä Finnjoist, helping create a coordinated floor structure with strong span capability and reliable performance. | Supports longer spans, helps reduce floor movement and provides consistent structural performance. Its engineered construction also makes it easier to plan, estimate and install as part of a complete floor system. |
| Roof Structures | In roof systems, Kerto LVL is used for ridge beams, rafters, roof supports and structural framing timbers where strength, straightness and longer spans are required. It is well suited to applications where traditional timber may not provide the same level of consistency. | Delivers dimensional stability, strong load performance and efficient handling on site. Its strength-to-weight ratio helps simplify installation while maintaining structural reliability across demanding roof applications. |
| Structural Wall Systems | Kerto LVL is used in structural wall systems as headers, lintels, structural studs, load-bearing timbers and prefabricated framing components. It can also support systems such as LVL T-Studs where strength, straightness and thermal performance are important. | Provides strength, consistency and reliable dimensional performance for wall framing applications. It helps reduce movement, improves build accuracy and supports more efficient prefabrication and installation. |
Where Kerto LVL Fits Into Modern Construction
Kerto LVL is now commonly integrated into a wide range of residential and commercial construction projects where engineered structural systems are required.
Rather than functioning as a standalone product, Kerto LVL is typically used as part of larger coordinated building systems alongside products such as engineered I-joists, structural wall systems and prefabricated framing components.
Across residential construction, Kerto LVL is regularly used within:
- Engineered floor systems
- Roof framing applications
- Structural beams and lintels
- Load-bearing wall systems
In commercial and larger-scale projects, engineered timber systems are increasingly being selected to support:
- Longer spans
- Open internal layouts
- Coordinated prefabrication
- Structural floor systems
- Modern framing methods
Products such as Metsä Finnjoist and LVL T-Stud systems are commonly integrated alongside Kerto LVL to create more complete engineered timber systems across the project.
As modern construction methods continue evolving, engineered timber products are becoming a more common part of coordinated structural building systems across both residential and commercial construction.
Engineered Timber Products Used Across Modern Builds
| Product System | Common Applications | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Metsä Finnjoist | Used in engineered floor systems across residential and commercial projects where longer spans and lightweight structural systems are required. | Provides strong span capability, reduced floor movement and faster installation while remaining lightweight and easy to handle. |
| Kerto LVL Structural Systems | Commonly used for beams, trimmers, rim boards, roof framing and wall framing applications requiring additional structural performance. | Delivers reliable structural consistency, dimensional stability and improved span capability compared with many traditional timber products. |
| LVL T-Stud Systems | Used in wall framing systems designed for structural performance and improved thermal efficiency across modern construction projects. | Helps reduce thermal bridging while supporting straighter wall systems and more consistent framing installation. |
ATS Building Products supplies a wide range of engineered timber systems including Metsä Finnjoist, Kerto LVL and LVL T-Stud products for residential and commercial construction projects. As shown below, these systems are available across a range of sizes and structural applications to support modern building requirements.
What is Metsä Kerto LVL?
Metsä Kerto LVL is an engineered timber product manufactured using bonded timber veneers to create strong, stable and consistent structural members for residential and commercial construction.
What is Kerto LVL commonly used for?
Kerto LVL is commonly used in:
- Engineered floor systems
- Structural beams
- Roof framing
- Rim boards
- Wall framing systems
- Load-bearing structural applications
It is often used where longer spans and greater structural consistency are required.
Why do builders choose Kerto LVL?
Builders choose Kerto LVL because it offers:
- Reliable structural performance
- Dimensional stability
- Reduced movement and warping
- Strong span capability
- Efficient installation
- Consistent engineered performance across structural applications
Is Kerto LVL used with engineered floor systems?
Yes. Kerto LVL is commonly integrated into engineered floor systems alongside products such as Metsä Finnjoist. It is regularly used for beams, supports, rim boards and structural framing components within coordinated flooring systems.
What are the benefits of engineered timber products?
Engineered timber products are designed to provide:
- Greater structural consistency
- Improved dimensional stability
- Reduced material waste
- Faster installation
- Better coordination across structural systems
- Reliable performance across residential and commercial projects
Summary
Metsä Kerto LVL has become a trusted engineered timber solution across modern construction due to its strength, consistency and versatility across structural applications.
From engineered floor systems through to roof framing and wall systems, Kerto LVL helps support more efficient and coordinated construction methods while delivering reliable structural performance across residential and commercial projects.
As builders continue moving towards engineered systems designed for consistency and efficiency, products such as Metsä Kerto LVL are playing an increasingly important role across modern construction.