KERTO-RIPA ALL-IN-ONE Kerto-Ripa floor and roof elements are used for new buildings and for renovation or transformation as well. They are applied in houses, apartments, expansion projects, schools, halls, offices and other commercial and public buildings. This innovative building system can be synchronized optimally to meet customers, architects or contractors requirements. The modular structure guarantees optimal fire resistance, comfort, safety, thermal and acoustic isolation at all times. PERFORMANCE Depending on the structure, Kerto-Ripa elements are suitable for spans from 4 to 24m This concept has a high added value and combines more than one function: o Load-bearing structure with a high stiffness and low vibration o Bracing o Allows cantilevers and accessible roofs o Flexible space for all kinds of installations o Air barrier: Kerto panels are highly airtight o Thermal and acoustical insulation compatible with highest standards o Fire resistance up to 90 minutes BUILDING TIME Fast and easy assembly due to the prefab construction. Prefabrication ensures uniform quality and a reduction in defect costs. The large element sizes enable easy covering of large areas. Up to 1000m2 per day. A quick covering of large areas keeps the building area below clean and dry. LIGHT IN WEIGHT The Kerto-Ripa elements are at least 5x lighter than concrete hollow-core slabs. Consequently lighter load-bearing frames and foundations are required. Lighter and cheaper building equipment, such as cranes, can be used. FLEXIBILITY Kerto-Ripa can be used in both wooden and hybrid constructions. It perfectly connects to basic wooden, masonry, concrete or steel structures. The length and performance can be synchronised with the customers, the architects, the structural engineers or the contractors requirements. Large holes (up to 70% of the rib height) can be made. Prefabrication allows many specific finishings and additions,i.e. insulation and sealings. ACOUSTICS The choice of sound insulating features, on top, inside or under the element is large. To improve acoustics within large spaces, Kerto-Ripa can be combined with Sonans. Kerto-Ripa consists of structural glued Kerto-LVL components and enables you to build wooden roof and floor elements with a very rigid structure. The certified gluing technology allows very large spans up to 24 meters for roofs and 15 meters for floors. Accessible roofs, cantilevers and other clever configurations are also possible. FINISHINGS Various ‘wet’ and ‘dry’ finishings can be applied to the floor and the roof elements. For example: anhydrite screeds,cement screeds or a floating floors made of fibre-reinforced plasterboard. Various types of fire resistant, acoustic and decorative ceilings can be fitted underneath.
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