Finnforest UK


KERTO


Manufactured by Finnforest since 1975, our Kerto is a unique product which not only serves as the flange material for our (FJI) -I Joists but is the perfect choice for long spans, rimbeams, lintels and high-load structural applications.
Kerto has BBA certification and PEFC environmental accreditation.



Kerto is produced from rotary-peeled 3mm graded softwood veneers, which are then glued together to form a continuous 1.8 or 2.5 metre wide product.  The 21mm to 90mm thick billets are then further machined to the finished dimensions.  The result is an engineered wood product that maintains the natural beauty of wood whilst being strong enough for most types of construction applications.



There are two key types of Kerto:

Kerto-S      is produced so that all its veneers are laid in the
                    same direction, Kerto-S delivers a product perfect
                    for beams whatever the specification and for
                    achieving long spans with minimal deflection.  As
                    standard, Kerto-S is supplied with a wax coating.
                    Please contact Finnforest Technical Support for
                    further information.

Kerto-Q    is produced in a similar way to Kerto-S but with
                   approximately 20% of its veneers laid crossways,
                   Kerto-Q delivers exceptional dimensional stability
                   and performs well where high compression
                   strength is required.  Kerto-Q is ideal as a
                   rimboard in timber frame construction.

 



Notes:

1.  Kerto-S is supplied wax coated
     with the exception of 90mm
     which is supplied uncoated.

2.  Kerto is supplied with unsanded
     faces.

3.  Other sizes and finishes are available
     to special order.  Please contact
     Finnforest Technical Support 01205
     883 835.