Modular villas with Kerto® LVL

The West Cliffs Resort in the Portuguese Silver Coast serves as a prime example of the benefits of modular construction and use of Kerto LVL in large-scale projects. With the goal of building in one of the country's most naturally beautiful regions, the use of Kerto LVL allowed for material-efficient, sustainable and lightweight construction, minimising the environmental impact on the site.
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  • Kerto LVL, Wood construction, Modular construction, Offsite construction

Metsä Wood's Kerto LVL S-beams were used as floor and ceiling joists and Kerto LVL Q-panels were used as floor and ceiling cladding. Kerto LVL T-stud based timber frame provided thin, stable and straight wall structures. By considering Kerto LVL's production characteristics during the design process, transportation and environmental costs were reduced, and delivery consistency was achieved.

Kerto LVL Q-panels are available in standard widths, for example 1250 mm and 2500 mm

The use of modular construction and Kerto LVL allowed for 95% of construction to be completed off-site, resulting in a construction time of just four months for a set of 2 Twin Villas. Assembly took place in only two days with heavy machinery, compared to other construction technologies that took around eight months for the same type of building. During the design, Kerto LVL production characteristics were considered, in such way that one load size truck was enough to produce one set of Twin Villas. Overall Jular Madeiras delivered six Twin Villas.

 

This case demonstrates how modular construction and Kerto LVL are a viable alternative for building luxurious houses, while ensuring sustainable and high-quality standards.

Technical information
Products used Kerto LVL S-beam
Kerto LVL Q-panel
Kerto LVL T-stud
Volume 48 m3
Applications Floor, wall and roof structures
Floor and roof sheathing
Benefits Sustainable offsite construction method minimised environmental impact

Prefabricated modules reduced on-site construction time by 95%

Thin and strong structures with material-efficient Kerto LVL