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FAQs about MRc7:
What building components are typically purchased with FSC content to earn this credit?
Does FSC-certified wood automatically contribute to IEQc4.4 as a low-emitting material?
Does FSC-certified bamboo products count towards this credit?
Should wood used on site features such as benches or a gazebo be included here?
Is there a minimum quantity of wood that must be used on the project to qualify for this credit?
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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January 25, 2010 - 3:48 pm
That's right—the credit only covers "new wood," so that reused wood would not qualify.
For the same reason, wood that is FSC-certified for its reclaimed or recycled content is excluded from calcs here.
Annette Bellafiore
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February 23, 2010 - 12:04 pm
Are you saying that wood that is purchased new but labeled "FSC Recycled" does not count at all in MRc7? Meaning it does not count towards the total cost of new wood purchased OR toward the total cost of FSC certified wood?
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
11477 thumbs up
February 23, 2010 - 12:10 pm
Annette, that's right.
"New wood" means wood that is not recycled, reused, or reclaimed—it basically is fresh from the forest. Only new wood counts toward MRc7 calculations.
Because FSC does certify recycled and reclaimed wood that may as you say be "purchased new" for the project, it's important to note that this wood does not count toward MRc7.