Kerto-Q (LVL)

Object metadata

• _BIMspec_GUID0
• _created byKris Atkinson
• _current revision1
• _distributed bywww.bimstore.co.uk
• Accessibility Performancen/a
• AccreditationVTT Certificate No 184/03
• AdhesiveVeneers are glued together using an adhesive suitable for exterior use.
• Aspects of DurabilityKerto products can be used in service classes 1 and 2 as defined in Eurocode 5, which correspond to the use classes 1 and 2 as defined in EN 335-1. The product should not be used in service class 3 / use class 3 without additional protective treatment.”
• Asset TypeFixed
• Bending Strength (Edgewise depth 300mm)32
• Bending Strength (Flatwise parallel to grain)36
• Bending Strength (Flatwise perpendicular to grain)8
• Bending Strength (Size effect parameter)0.12
• CharacteristicsKerto-Q Characteristic properties are according to BS EN 14374 and the product is CE marked.
• Classification NameUniclass 2015
• Classification ValuePr_20_85_08_36
• Code Performancen/a
• Colorn/a
• Compressive Strength (Parallel to grain)26
• Compressive Strength (Perpendicular to grain edgewise)9
• Compressive Strength (Perpendicular to grain flatwise)2.2
• Constituentsn/a
• Created ByMetsä Wood
• Created OnAmmended October 2015
• Density (Mean)510
• DescriptionKerto-Q is a laminated veneer lumber product for use as structural or non-structural elements in buildings and bridges. The product is manufactured from spruce or pine veneers. In Kerto-Q, some veneers are cross grained.
• Documentation Certificatesn/a
• Documentation Installation Guiden/a
• Documentation Literaturewww.metsawood.com/global/products/kerto/pages/kerto.aspx
• Documentation Technicalwww.metsawood.com/global/products/kerto/pages/kerto.aspx
• Duration UnitYears
• Euro Class Reaction to FireD-S1-d0
• Expected Life1
• Extidentifiern/a
• Featuresn/a
• Finishn/a
• Formaldehyde Class0.016ppm = E1 to EN717-1
• Graden/a
• Hygiene, Health and EnvironmentOutdoor use or use in high relative humidity conditions may cause mould growth on the surface of Kerto. If these kinds of conditions are expected during erection, a brushable or sprayable surface treatment should be used.
• Joist Type200-27
• Joist Width27 mm
• KeynoteG20
• ManufacturerMetsä Wood
• Materialn/a
• Max Joist Depth2000 mm
• Max Joist Width300 mm
• Maximum LengthMaximum length of Kerto-Q is 25m
• Maximum Span25000 mm
• Minimum Joist Width24 mm
• ModelKerto-Q (LVL Laminated Veneer Lumber)
• Model NumberKerto-Q (LVL Laminated Veneer Lumber)
• Modulus of elasticity (Parallel to grain across)2000
• Modulus of elasticity (Parallel to grain along)10500
• Modulus of elasticity (Perpendicular to grain edgewise)2400
• Modulus of elasticity (Perpendicular to grain flatwise)130
• Moisture ContentKerto products move with moisture content changes. The extent of these dimensional changes depends on grain direction. Wetting may cause deformations and problems with surface veneers
• NBS Noten/a
• NBS Object Namen/a
• NBS Referencen/a
• NBS Type IDn/a
• Notional Charring Rate0.7
• One Dimensional Charring Rate0.65
• Overall Joist Depth200 mm
• Product Documentation Linkwww.metsawood.com/materialarchive/Material%20Archive/MW-Kerto-ENG-2012.pdf
• Product Page URLwww.metsawood.com/products/kerto/Pages/Default.aspx
• Product Specification Linkwww.metsawood.com/products/kerto/Pages/Kerto-Q.aspx
• Production Year2015
• Referenced Standardn/a
• Replacement Cost0
• Safety in case of fireThe fire resistance of a Kerto product is considered in accordance with BS EN 1995
• Shapen/a
• Shear modulus (Edgewise)600
• Shear modulus (Flatwise parallel to grain)120
• Shear modulus (Flatwise perpendicular to grain)22
• Shear Strength (Edgewise)4.5
• Shear Strength (Flatwise parallel to grain)1.3
• Shear Strength (Flatwise perpendicular to grain)0.6
• Sizen/a
• Span Tablewww.metsawood.co.uk/buildingconstruction/designtools/finnwood/Pages/Default.aspx
• Spare Partsn/a
• Stored Carbon450g/kg = 1650g CO2
• Structural PerformanceAll Kerto-Q structural properties are for design under BS EN 1995-1-1 (Eurocode)
• Suitable FinishesKerto products can be painted or stained. The suitability of the treatment shall be checked with the manufacturer of the finish.
• Tag Numbern/a
• Tensile Strength (Parallel to grain length 3000mm)26
• Tensile Strength (Perpendicular to grain edgewise)6
• Tensile Strength (Perpendicular to grain flatwise)0
• Thermal Conductivity W/mK0.13
• Type CommentsKerto-Q 200/39
• Type NameKerto-Q 200/39
• Typical ApplicationsKerto-Q is used as a beam, column and sheet material. In floors as a sheet material, in roofs as rafters, purlins, truss members & valley rafters, sheathing, in timber framed walls as wall studs, lintols, top and bottom rails and head binders. Kerto-Q is also used in stress skin panel constructions as the deck stress skin.
• URLwww.metsawood.co.uk
• Warranty Descriptionn/a
• Warranty Duration Laborn/a
• Warranty Duration Partsn/a
• Warranty Duration UnitYears
• Warranty Guarantor Laborn/a
• Warranty Guarantor Partsn/a