I'm only submitting this request for clarification as a last resort: the contractor says only Greenguard certification is available, but I don't see anything in the thread or the manual commenting that Greenguard is allowable. It seems not since they allow a maximum concentration for formaldehyde of 61.3, and its not specifically stating NAUF. Anyone care to verify my assumption? thanks so much
You rely on LEEDuser. Can we rely on you?
LEEDuser is supported by our premium members, not by advertisers.
Go premium for
John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
Sustainability ManagerBGIS
LEEDuser Expert
166 thumbs up
May 3, 2016 - 8:45 am
Could you clarify the product you are referring to? In regard to LEED, GreenGuard is referenced for flooring products, where as this credit refers to composite wood used in construction - mainly in millwork.
Melissa Merryweather
DirectorGreen Consult-Asia
245 thumbs up
May 3, 2016 - 8:58 am
Thanks! The two product certifications each bear one of the identifiable Greenguard logos. One product is an "HGS laminate" using chipboard and the other is a formica laminate produced by Formica (Asia) Ltd (probably also using chipboard).Besides the formaldehyde (they don't cite urea-formaldehyde, just formaldehyde) they also cite individual VOCs at 1/10th "TLV" (Threshold limit value).
John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
Sustainability ManagerBGIS
LEEDuser Expert
166 thumbs up
May 3, 2016 - 9:01 am
Is it for flooring or millwork?
Melissa Merryweather
DirectorGreen Consult-Asia
245 thumbs up
May 3, 2016 - 9:07 am
Its for built-in kitchen cabinets. If its not compliant, they'll just use standard stainless steel. I can't see that its going to be compliant, there is nothing saying no added urea-formaldehyde or formaldehyde-free.
John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
Sustainability ManagerBGIS
LEEDuser Expert
166 thumbs up
May 3, 2016 - 9:11 am
The only suggestion i could make is to contact the manufacturers directly and ask for verification - good luck.
Melissa Merryweather
DirectorGreen Consult-Asia
245 thumbs up
May 3, 2016 - 10:20 am
Thanks!
Melissa Merryweather
DirectorGreen Consult-Asia
245 thumbs up
July 28, 2016 - 3:30 am
John-David I have another question that you might have an answer for: my other project has a laminate flooring with some MDF or chipboard component and the product is certified FloorScore. Is FloorScore automatically no added UF? I can't seem to navigate the FloorScore website-- its set up as a sales site, not as an information portal. Thanks in advance