I have a YMCA that is installing wood flooring for their gymnasium. They are required to install vent cove base with this kind of floor. Johnsonite has confirmed that they don't bother to get vent cove base officially certified because they don't sell enough of it to be worth the cost. There is no other provider that we can find. Does that mean that we can't achieve this credit even though there is no possible certified product that we can use? Is there any way to demonstrate the product is not significantly different than other Johnsonite cove base products that are certified? Is there any work around?
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John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
Sustainability ManagerBGIS
LEEDuser Expert
166 thumbs up
May 26, 2016 - 8:57 am
Coincidentally, I have just received a submittal from the contractor for a recreation centre I am the LEED consultant; I will post my findings soon...
John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
Sustainability ManagerBGIS
LEEDuser Expert
166 thumbs up
July 19, 2016 - 5:40 pm
We will be installing a custom made wood cove base - happily the cost increase is minimal and the esthetic look is fantastic. I have also found a product that used a custom made metal vent cove. I would suggest asking your flooring installer - this is how I solved our conundrum.