Lett-Tak introduces a sustainable wooden roof element
New production line designed to meet the demanding sustainability requirements in the construction industry – Strong market interest emerging
To meet the demanding sustainability requirements within the construction industry, Lett-Tak has invested in a new production line manufacturing its new roof element - Lett-Tak Wood. As they already offer roof elements made of steel, this is Lett-Tak's first roof elements made entirely of wood, utilizing Metsä Wood's Kerto LVL. This roof element focuses on minimizing CO₂ emissions throughout its lifecycle.
With the new production line, Lett-Tak can offer the market a product with a low environmental footprint, which is crucial for meeting the increasingly demanding sustainability requirements in the construction industry.
"The new roof element, which uses Metsä Wood's Kerto LVL, has a CO2 footprint of around 24 kilograms of CO2 equivalents per square meter", says Johan Aas, CEO of Lett-Tak.
The collaboration between Lett-Tak and Metsä Wood began in 2019, and together they saw an opportunity to create a roof element entirely of wood using Kerto LVL. The result was their new roof element, Lett-Tak Wood, which is now available on the market and for which a new production line has been built. There is already increased interest from customers in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland, and they expect this increased interest to impact Lett-Tak's revenue positively.
"We are currently in discussions with our customers about Lett-Tak Wood, aiming to contribute to the green transition in the industry. Those looking to be part of this shift will find Lett-Tak Wood appealing because we provide wooden roof elements with a low CO2 footprint", says Tommy Nilsen, Sales and Marketing Manager at Lett-Tak.
The production is also designed to be as efficient and environmentally friendly as possible, with automated processes that reduce both work noise and physical strain for the employees. At the same time, Lett-Tak has set ambitious sustainability goals, including the development of an environmental calculator, which will be able to measure the climate footprint of the products - from production to recycling.
Lett-Tak wants to be a pioneer in sustainable building and industry innovation and has set clear growth targets with the new production line. Lett-Tak is well-positioned to meet future demands and needs in the market.
"Kerto LVL contributes with its unique properties such as strength, long span, and lightweight. Lett-Tak's new roof element is dismantlable, reusable, and nearly 100% recyclable. It becomes a good complement to the market as more interest grows in wooden roof elements instead of steel or concrete", says Johan Aas, CEO of Lett-Tak.
Features of Lett-Tak Wood
- Low CO2 footprint
- Reusable
- Recyclable
- Energy-efficient with low U-value
- Long spans up to 16 meters provide architectural freedom and rapid assembly
- Long lifespan
- Hard surface provides good fastening opportunities
- Stable, results in low deflection
About Lett-Tak
Lett-Tak Systemer AS is a nationwide company that designs, manufactures, and installs roof systems tailored to customer needs. The company was established in 1980 and has a turnover of approximately 300 MNOK. The roof elements are produced under strict environmental requirements and are very energy efficient in use. Both the production and the headquarters are located in Larvik, south of Oslo.
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For more information, please contact:
Henni Rousu, Marketing Director, Metsä Wood
tel. +358 40 554 8388, henni.rousu@metsagroup.com
Metsä Wood
www.metsagroup.com/metsawood
The products of Metsä Wood, Metsä Group’s wood products business, include Kerto® LVL, birch and spruce plywood and further processed sawn timber. Our products made of northern wood store carbon, and play an important role in combating climate change. We promote a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion.
In 2023, our sales totalled EUR 0.6 billion, and we have approximately 1,550 employees. Metsä Group’s parent company Metsäliitto Cooperative is owned by more than 90,000 Finnish forest owners. The sales of the whole Metsä Group were EUR 6.1 billion.
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