Lett-Tak has launched a new production line for its latest product, Lett-Tak Wood, designed to meet the stringent sustainability demands of the construction industry. While the company has a strong history of producing steel roof elements, Lett-Tak Wood marks their first fully wooden roof element, crafted from Metsä Wood’s Kerto LVL. This new element is engineered to reduce CO₂ emissions throughout its entire lifecycle, attracting strong market interest.
“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.
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 partnership between Lett-Tak and Metsä Wood, initiated in 2019, identified an opportunity to develop a fully wooden roof element using Kerto LVL. This collaboration led to the creation of Lett-Tak Wood, now available on the market, with a dedicated production line built to support its manufacturing. Customer interest is already rising across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland, and Lett-Tak anticipates this growing demand will positively influence their revenue.
“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.
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
“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.
Lett-Tak aims to lead the way in sustainable construction and industry innovation, setting ambitious growth targets with the launch of their new production line. With this strategic move, Lett-Tak is well-prepared to meet future market demands and evolving industry needs.
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