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FAQs about MRc7 :

We are pursuing IEQc4.5 from LEED-CI as an ID credit. Are we then required to include the cost of furniture in MRc3–7?

What building components are typically purchased with FSC content to earn this credit?

We’re having trouble getting FSC wood within our budget. Can we use products with another forestry certification?

Do I need to provide invoices for all of the new wood products purchased for the project, or just FSC wood products?

I have supporting manufacturer documentation for the FSC wood used on our project. Is this enough to document this credit, or do I need invoices as well?

Can products labeled “FSC Recycled” or “FSC Recycled Credit” contribute towards MRc7? What about "FSC Mix" percentages that refer to recycled content?

Does FSC-certified wood automatically contribute to IEQc4.4 as a low-emitting material?

We are using a lot of reclaimed wood. Should we include this in our MRc7 calculations? What about wood that is already installed on the project, in a renovation? What about wood products with recycled content?

Does FSC-certified bamboo products count towards this credit?

A product has FSC-certified veneer, but a non-certified core. Can we prorate the MRc7 contribution of this product based on the cost of the veneer?

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?

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Schools-2009 MRc7:Certified Wood

FSC 100% Pure Wood Doors

Ema S

LEEDuser Basic Member

7 thumbs up

June 14, 2013

Are there any manufacturers that provide FSC 100% PURE wood doors?

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Judy Landwehr

Manager, Sustainability and Technical Marketing

Masonite Architectural

LEEDuser Basic Member

57 thumbs up

Mon, 06/17/2013 - 12:56

FSC 100% (Pure) doors manufactured today for the most part are not available. The door components used in most door assemblies today are a combination of; FSC 100% (Pure) material, FSC Mix Credit, FSC Mix %, and FSC Controlled Wood. While the entire assembly may have a high FSC percentage claim noted on the invoice, it would not carry a FSC 100% (Pure) claim due to the mix of FSC materials utilized in the construction as noted above.

Adrienn Gelesz

LEED AP

ABUD Engineering Ltd.

LEEDuser Basic Member

34 thumbs up

Thu, 06/20/2013 - 11:30

Hi, is FSC Controlled Wood acceptable?

Judy Landwehr

Manager, Sustainability and Technical Marketing

Masonite Architectural

LEEDuser Basic Member

57 thumbs up

Thu, 06/20/2013 - 12:43

FSC Controlled Wood is allowed in door assemblies and would result in the final completed assembly having a FSC percentage claim. The FSC Controlled Wood portion of that assembly would not contribute toward the Certified Wood credit as the material does not come from an actual FSC certified forest. Only the FSC virgin materials (from the FSC certified forest) in that assembly would contribute towards the MRc7 credit.

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