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NC-2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
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 & SustainabilityDIALOG
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September 19, 2011 - 6:52 pm
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+CKILTIK Consultoría
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May 9, 2012 - 1:14 pm
Does anyone know about a product that would treat and preserve wood with low toxicity and low VOC content?
Thanks in advance.
Nadav Malin
CEOBuildingGreen, Inc.
LEEDuser Moderator
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May 9, 2012 - 1:45 pm
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+CKILTIK Consultoría
52 thumbs up
May 10, 2012 - 12:47 pm
Thank you Nadav!