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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?

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?

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CS-2009 MRc6:Certified Wood

FSC calculation

Petra Hajná

Sustainability Consultant

Skanska Czech Republic

LEEDuser Basic Member

128 thumbs up

October 21, 2011

There is a statement in Checklist for this credit: "FSC Recycled and FSC Recycled Credit: do not count toward this credit at all and can be left out of the baseline wood budget. FSC Recycled can count towards MRc4 Recycled Content." Is there a CIR or interpretation that confirms that FSC Recycled wood can be left out of the baseline wood budget? Or is the way that all new wood products, that are certified as FSC Recycled, are considered recycled wood as a whole product and not counted as new wood in the calculation?

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Emily Catacchio

Sustainability Specialist

Wight and Company

LEEDuser Basic Member

415 thumbs up

Mon, 10/24/2011 - 00:02

Petr,If I'm understanding your question correctly, recycled wood does not count as new wood. Therefore the percentage of recycled (FSC or not) wood in a product would not be included in the "new wood" budget. But could be included in the recycled content calculation for MRc4.

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