I see that Wilsonart is advertising FSC Mix high pressure laminates. I realize paper is not wood, but bamboo is not wood either. Does anyone know if other non-wood FSC products such as high pressure decorative laminates or paper based solid surface products can count towards MRc7?

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Jason Grant

Principal

Jason Grant Consulting

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Thu, 03/13/2014 - 22:11

To my knowledge, all of these wood fiber-based products -- the kraft paper in high-pressure laminates and other similar products used in building materials, and also, of course, composites like MDF and PB -- contribute to MRc7 if they are FSC.

Michele Helou

Principal

Sage Design & Consulting

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Tue, 03/18/2014 - 11:18

thanks Jason - I never realized this - I will start looking at paper composite products and laminates to help with our FSC credit - we are sometimes just shy of 50%.

Nadia Ayala

Architect / LEED AP BD+C

KILTIK Consultoría

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Tue, 07/22/2014 - 18:55

Hi Jason (Grant), By saying that composites like MDF and PB -- contribute to MRc7 if they are FSC., you also mean that could negatively impact if not FSC certified? Meaning, what if my projec uses wood in doors and closets with FSC COC but for example in kitchens they use non FSC certified MDF. MDF would also count for wood total costs, right? Or does it only count positively?

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