FSC and New Wood in LEED for Homes

Judy Landwehr

Manager, Sustainability and Technical Marketing

Masonite Architectural

LEEDuser Basic Member

57 thumbs up

January 16, 2012

Regarding FSC certified wood-Is the calculation in LEED for Homes the same as in LEED NC as it pertains to only allowing "new wood" and if so, where is this referenced.

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

LEEDuser Expert

7780 thumbs up

Fri, 02/17/2012 - 16:22

Judy, I think so, but I can see some ambiguity in the wording.

Asa Foss

LEED for Homes Techincal Development

US Green Building Council

LEEDuser Expert

38 thumbs up

Fri, 02/17/2012 - 16:30

For the FSC prereq, any wood coming from the tropics needs to be FSC certified. If it is reused or reclaimed wood, it is exempt. For the credit, at least 90% of a component must meet credit requirements. There are some exeptions for existing materials in gut rehab products. Consult with your Green Rater for more details.