Did … did you just double-dip that chip?..... I'm working on a project that emphasizes the use of reclaimed materials and materials with recycled content and have come across a few items for which I'm unsure how to proceed with my LEED documentation. We are using many materials that qualify under both MR3 and MR4 credits and I'm wondering if I can apply the materials towards both credits. One example would be the use of steel angle from reclaimed electrical transmission towers. The steel angle obviously qualifies for 100% materials reuse, but it seems as if it should also be able to apply a standard 25% post-consumer recycled content value for the steel. Is this allowable?

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Nadav Malin

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Green Commons, LLC

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Mon, 03/26/2012 - 02:22

Sorry 804--the Reference is really clear on this. If you look at Section 6: Calculations, of the ID&C Reference Guide, at the end of that section is a heading called "Exclusions". And it says that you have to exclude the salvaged and refurbished material value of reused materials per MRc3.1.That's also stated clearly in the "Hot Tip" above, under Checklists, in the Design Development section (the tip about when you can and cannot double dip).

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