Hi everyone.
We are checking the project written material of a LEED V.4. BD+C project in Copenhagen.
The developer chose the Option 1 of Low-emitting material credit and we only have to comply with low emitting paints, coatings, adhesives and sealants
Can you please help and explain how wide is the definition of coating? Is it only the last layer: lacquer, dust binder, wax, epoxy or is also the covering material: tiles, wood floor, vinyl, linoleum?
I apreciatte very much your help since is the first time we are going to build a LEED V.4 in our company. :-)
Best Regards,
Rita
Reinhard Oppl
Independent consultant on VOC issuesformerly with Eurofins Product Testing A/S
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January 25, 2018 - 12:12 pm
Hi Rita,
In case of option 1, the term coatings refers to the products wet-applied to walls, floors, and ceilings only - meaning the last layer. By the way, in the case of two-component products, the evaluation has to occur in its ready-to-use form, after mixing.
Held og lykke med projektet :-) (Good luck with the project).
Reinhard
Rita Paulo
January 26, 2018 - 2:46 am
Hi Reinhard,
Thank you for your help. We want to explain LEED the most clearly as possible to contractors and subcontractors, so your answer was very important.
Have a nice day.
Best regards, Rita
Rita Paulo
January 26, 2018 - 5:24 am
Hi Reinhard,
What if we consider en linoleum floor. Is the glue behind the linoleum included in the option 1? or only the sealants and joints that are visible are included?
Thank you very much.
kind regards,
Rita