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NC-2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
Hi are Chemical Anchorage Pins for structural concrete walls included in the scope of this credit? I am guessing not but want to check....
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Do products applied to the weather barrier need to comply with VOC thresholds?
How do I determine what application my product falls under?
How is VOC % less water determined for aerosol adhesives?
Do grout and caulking need to be included, and if so, what is the application category?
John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
Sustainability ManagerBGIS
LEEDuser Expert
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February 6, 2015 - 8:31 am
Technically, "All adhesives and sealants used on the interior of the building (i.e., inboard side of the weatherproofing system and applied on-site) must comply with the requirements as applicable to the project scope"
Are they being used on the inside of the air/vapour barrier?
Amanda Johnson
EDEIS1 thumbs up
February 10, 2015 - 3:11 am
Hi thanks for your reply- I'll check this situation, Amanda
Lawrence Lile
Chief EngineerLile Engineering, LLC
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June 9, 2015 - 11:10 pm
I've always turned in things like Epoxy anchors - and epoxy adhesives are wonderfully low VOC so they usually are no problem to comply. For lack of a better category we called them multipurpose construction adhesives.