Are bamboo products considered as a part of this calculation?
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FAQs about MRc7:
What building components are typically purchased with FSC content to earn this credit?
Does FSC-certified wood automatically contribute to IEQc4.4 as a low-emitting material?
Does FSC-certified bamboo products count towards this credit?
Should wood used on site features such as benches or a gazebo be included here?
Is there a minimum quantity of wood that must be used on the project to qualify for this credit?
Mara Baum
Partner, Architecture & SustainabilityDIALOG
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February 5, 2010 - 9:07 pm
Never mind, this was an easy answer -- "If bamboo is added to the MRc7 calculations, all bamboo on the project (FSC or otherwise) must be accounted for in the value for all new wood-based components for the project."
Jorng-ren Chern
CEOEnertek Sustainable Design & Technology
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November 10, 2010 - 3:14 am
Bamboo is a Rapid Renewable product. It is not FSC product. I don't think it can be counted in this credit.
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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November 11, 2010 - 9:23 pm
Johnny, since FSC-certified bamboo has become available in the last year or so, it has become accepted to include it in MRc7 as well as MRc6.