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Schools-2009 MRc7: Certified Wood
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FSC 100% Pure Wood Doors
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FAQs about MRc7:
What building components are typically purchased with FSC content to earn this credit?
Does FSC-certified wood automatically contribute to IEQc4.4 as a low-emitting material?
Does FSC-certified bamboo products count towards this credit?
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?
Judy Landwehr
Manager, Sustainability and Technical MarketingMasonite Architectural
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June 17, 2013 - 8:56 am
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 APABUD Engineering Ltd.
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June 20, 2013 - 7:30 am
Hi, is FSC Controlled Wood acceptable?
Judy Landwehr
Manager, Sustainability and Technical MarketingMasonite Architectural
65 thumbs up
June 20, 2013 - 8:43 am
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.