We have to use a strong concrete bonding agent below a 2 to 3" Slab on grade to stick with the concrete foundation below the structure. In this situation does the concrete bonding agent have to be VOC compliant?

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Debra a. Lombard

Construction Administrator/ LEED AP

Bywater Woodworks, Inc.

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Tue, 09/10/2019 - 21:13

Have you seen this product: https://www.wrmeadows.com/intralok-concrete-bonding-agent/ The SDS shows the VOc= 1.1 g/L & see LEED Interpretation 3716 at https://www.usgbc.org/content/li-3716 Debra

Elizabeth Kertesz

President

Resilient Oak Consulting, LLC

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Wed, 09/11/2019 - 14:20

Hi Debra - has this product been tested in accordance with the CDPH Standard Method v1.1 (LEED v4 General Emissions criteria), or CDPH Standard Method v1.2 (LEED v4.1 VOC Emissions criteria)?

Debra a. Lombard

Construction Administrator/ LEED AP

Bywater Woodworks, Inc.

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Wed, 09/11/2019 - 14:51

I don't see anything on their website specifically however I suspect they have that data. contact them at: https://www.wrmeadows.com/request-more-info/?cp

Vandita Mudgal

Sr. Sustainability Manager

Hensel Phelps

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Wed, 09/11/2019 - 15:10

Hi Debra, Yes we have considered Intralok but they do not have CDPH test available. I already contacted the manufacturer few weeks back asking for the information.

Martha Norbeck

President

C-Wise Design and Consulting

LEEDuser Premium Member

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Wed, 09/11/2019 - 15:14

"In this situation does the concrete bonding agent have to be VOC compliant?" No. This product won't come in contact with the indoor air. It is not applicable. I also recommend you look at the v4.1 updates for this credit. The v4.1 updates are much more user friendly.

Vandita Mudgal

Sr. Sustainability Manager

Hensel Phelps

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Wed, 09/11/2019 - 15:45

Hi Martha - Is there a LEED CIR for this or a line in the reference guide? And Yes, we are considering LEED v4.1.

Martha Norbeck

President

C-Wise Design and Consulting

LEEDuser Premium Member

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Wed, 09/11/2019 - 16:00

Vandita, see the LEED Interpretation 3716 at https://www.usgbc.org/content/li-3716 posted by Debra. "all materials that emit contaminants that have the potential to enter the indoor air will be considered as indoor sources of contaminants. Materials which have the potential to communicate their emissions to the indoor air include all indoor surfaces in contact with the indoor air..." Also, the reference guide has handy pictures to help with understanding the distinction.

Debra a. Lombard

Construction Administrator/ LEED AP

Bywater Woodworks, Inc.

LEEDuser Basic Member

42 thumbs up

Wed, 09/11/2019 - 16:28

WR Meadows did inform me that Intralok is not in planning to be tested for VOC emissions at this point.

Vandita Mudgal

Sr. Sustainability Manager

Hensel Phelps

LEEDuser Basic Member

10 thumbs up

Wed, 09/11/2019 - 17:21

Helpful! Thank you everyone.

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