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VOC content - testing or calculation
NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-emitting materials - paints and coatingsposted by Reinhard Oppl on
Could anybody please explain to me whether you can declare VOC content on basis of the formulation, or will you always need a test for compliance with this credit?
Tile Grout Sealer
NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-emitting materials - paints and coatingsposted by Eric Longfellow on
It seems like ceramic tile grout sealer should be considered as a "Waterproofing Concrete/Masonry Sealer" with a VOC limit of 400g/L The grout is a cement product.
Turpentine - VOC?
NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-emitting materials - paints and coatingsposted by Marcio Alberto Casado Pereira on
Is there a category for paint diluent?
material overlap between IEQ credits 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3
NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-emitting materials - paints and coatingsposted by KIMBERLY KRAFT on
Hello- We are submitting for IEQ credits 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 and there are several materials that overlap all three of these categories, primarily carpet adhesive (which would fall under 4.1 and 4.3)
Is touch-up paint exempt?
NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-emitting materials - paints and coatingsposted by Erin Holdenried on
This LEED Interpretation states that touch-up paint consists of small unanticipated quantities that can't be controlled by specifications, and therefore is exempt from the credit.
Non-fibrated aluminum paint
NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-emitting materials - paints and coatingsposted by Bruce Maine on
This is actually a LEED for Healthcare question dealing with exterior applied products. In several roofing sections we ask for "non-fibrated aluminum paint".
Inert post-installation materials
NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-emitting materials - paints and coatingsposted by Andrew Gil on
I am remembering hearing of an addendum, errata or CIR, clarifying that materials that undergo a chemical reaction DURING installation (e.g.
Shortcut to VOC budget method
NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-emitting materials - paints and coatingsposted by Stantec BG+LU FW on
In the Bird's Eye View info, the "Shortcut to the VOC budget method" caught my attention under the "FAQs for IEQc4.2" section - this applies to me!
LEED documents
NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-emitting materials - paints and coatingsposted by Olga Kim on
Good afternoon all, I have a question about LEED certification. We produce high quality water basied paints in Kazakhstan. Our products are certificated by Kazakh Certification Center.
Exemplary Performance for IEQ C4 under LEED NC for Retail 2009
NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-emitting materials - paints and coatingsposted by Anders Olson on
The LEED NC for Retail 2009 rating system differs from the LEED NC 2009 rating system for IEQ C4 in that the retail system includes 6 options -- all those included in NC plus 'Furniture and Furnish