In our CI project the architect will specify carpet as a finish to the existing raised floor. However where access for disabled is provided PVC will be specified.
Would PVC fall under the general "floor finishes" description above?
Will a building with PVC specified be likely to achieve this credit? As it's a small portion of the flooring finish, could we justify using it because of the disabled access??
Many thanks for your help.
Lauren Sparandara
Sustainability ManagerGoogle
LEEDuser Expert
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July 9, 2013 - 1:18 pm
Hi Àngel,
Vinyl flooring would fall under a hard surface flooring material. There are PVC products that are FloorScore certified.
There are three products that come up here when you search for PVC flooring: http://www.scsglobalservices.com/certified-green-products-database?scsce...
CFL Wood Flooring Limited, Lammett, and DeZign offer FloorScore PVC flooring.
As far as I know there are not any exceptions associated with disabled access.
Good luck!
Lauren