Hi,
I'm looking for some assistance in relation to the materials credits, namely:
1. Environmental Product Declarations
2. Material Ingredients
Quoted from the reference guide: "Structure and enclosure materials may not constitute more than 30% of the value of compliant building products." How does LEED define enclosure and structure materials?
I am looking for guidance on the following products as to whether they should be deemed structure/enclosure or not:
1. Ceiling Panels
2. Raised Access Flooring
3. Floor Covering
4. Glass Mineral Wool
5. Plasterboard (Internal)
6. Fire Resistant Glass
7. Gyframe Metal Framing Components for Gypsum
8. Gyproc Finish Plaster
Carina Clark
Interior DesignerCorgan
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June 17, 2019 - 11:49 am
BuildingGreen has definitions:
I would not consider ceiling panels in this definition.
I would assume raised access flooring could be considered structural since it would have to carry the load of furniture and people, whereas I would not consider floor covering as structure.
Dave Hubka
Practice Leader - SustainabilityEUA
LEEDuser Expert
532 thumbs up
June 17, 2019 - 1:38 pm
I'd recommend substituting the v4.1 credit path.
LEED v4.1 removed the limitation listed in your post.