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CS-v4 SSc5: Heat island reduction

See LEEDuser’s guidance on CS-v4 SSc5 »

Cedar

January 24, 2019

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January 24, 2019 - 7:53 pm

Typed to quickly in previous post. My questions are with regards to Cedar Wood Decking.

Do we include/exclude from Pavement Materials from CS-v4 SSc5? If so, What is the SR Value?

Thank you!

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January 28, 2019 - 2:28 pm

Hi Leilanie, 

Yes, the wood decking would be included as part of your non-roof materials in the calculations. As for the SR info, you'll need to inquire with the supplier/manufacturer; if they don't have the info available, you may need to have it tested. If that is not feasible for the project, you should likely assume that it does not comply with the reflectivity requirements.

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January 29, 2019 - 4:02 pm

Hi Emily,

Thank you for the feedback!

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