Are preservative-treated and fire-treated wood products exempt from this credit since the treatment is done off-site? I assumed this was the case until I saw the "Wood" category under "Substrate Specific Applications" in table pertaining to IEQc4.1 (p. 471 in the guide).

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Mara Baum

Partner, Architecture & Sustainability

DIALOG

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Mon, 09/19/2011 - 22:52

Only products applied on site qualify for this credit, however all products included under EQc4.4 (no added urea formaldehyde).

Nadia Ayala

Architect / LEED AP BD+C

KILTIK Consultoría

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Wed, 05/09/2012 - 17:14

Does anyone know about a product that would treat and preserve wood with low toxicity and low VOC content? Thanks in advance.

Nadav Malin

CEO

Green Commons, LLC

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Wed, 05/09/2012 - 17:45

Hi Nadia,BuildingGreen, creator and host of this website, also offers a directory of green products called GreenSpec. That directory lists TimberSil, Accoya, and several other pre-treated wood products that meet your criteria. Products that are applied as coatings/treatments on site would be covered under EQ credit 4.2, and there are a few such products listed here on LEEDuser from that GreenSpec list. As a LEEDuser member you have access to that list.

Nadia Ayala

Architect / LEED AP BD+C

KILTIK Consultoría

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Thu, 05/10/2012 - 16:47

Thank you Nadav!

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