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timeframe of applicable products

NC-v4 MRc2:Building product disclosure and optimization - environmental product declarations
posted by  emily reese moody  on 

I swear I saw this info somewhere, but cannot locate it now. What's the timeframe of product purchase in terms of applicability for this credit (and inclusion with LEED documentation/compliance in

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GreenWizard

NC-v4 MRc2:Building product disclosure and optimization - environmental product declarations
posted by  Alyssa Schear  on 

Did GreenWizard cease to exist? I keep getting an error when I go to their webpage?

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Tue Mar 29, 2016, 12:58 am

Thermal Barrier Tape and EPD

NC-v4 MRc2:Building product disclosure and optimization - environmental product declarations
posted by  Jennifer Webb  on 

I talked to a leading manufacturer of thermal barrier tape which typically requires an EPD to be included in the credit.

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Wed Jul 27, 2016, 5:46 pm

EPD expiration date

NC-v4 MRc2:Building product disclosure and optimization - environmental product declarations
posted by  Harry Flamm  on 

Since EPDs have an expiration date, and though we may have specified a product while it is valid, it may get constructed in the building after it's expiration date.

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Definition of "Sourced"?

NC-v4 MRc2:Building product disclosure and optimization - environmental product declarations
posted by  Douglas Flandro  on 

The credit language says,"For credit achievement calculation, products sourced (extracted, manufactured, purchased) within 100 miles (160 km) of the project site are valued at 200% of their base co

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Generic or Product-specific EPD ?

NC-v4 MRc2:Building product disclosure and optimization - environmental product declarations
posted by  Ana García  on 

Dear All,​ An international insulation manufacturer has developed an EPD for all its products consisting in ​rock wool insulation.

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Tue Jan 24, 2017, 8:26 am

Industry Wide EPD with slightly different product listed

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posted by  Leanne Conrad  on 

I have located an industry wide type III EPD for gypsum by the Gypsum Association. In the product description it lists the products as "for average 5/8" type X gypsum boards".

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Enhanced EPD program

NC-v4 MRc2:Building product disclosure and optimization - environmental product declarations
posted by  Akira Kataoka  on 

I understand that USGBC are seeking feedbacks from stakeholders on the draft EPD guidance. When is the final version scheduled to be ready and when would the guidance become effective?

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Wed Nov 16, 2016, 1:35 am

cradle to gate scope?

NC-v4 MRc2:Building product disclosure and optimization - environmental product declarations
posted by  Erin Holdenried  on 

Does the compliance with the ISO 14025 standard automatically include cradle to gate scope? Or is the scope stated separately in the product EPD?

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