We are going to be installing Vinyl fabric faced tackboards at our current school project, NC v.2009, and are having trouble finding a compliant Low VOC adhesive. Currently we found one with a VOC content of 450g/l, I think it is too high and am referencing IEQc4.1 for Sealants- Other 420g/l. Is this correct?
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John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
Sustainability ManagerBGIS
LEEDuser Expert
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July 31, 2014 - 12:02 pm
I believe you would be looking at "Special Purpose Contact Adhesive - VOC Limit 250" You may want to use "GreenGuard" or "Floorscore" for reference as to a suitable adhesive; ask your contractor if a VCT tile adhesive that meets the Floorscore criteria would be an appropriate adhesive.
Jon Clifford
LEED-AP BD+CGREENSQUARE
LEEDuser Expert
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July 31, 2014 - 1:21 pm
John-David – Is “Special Purpose Contact Adhesive” the right category? These types of contact adhesives are only for certain substrates. One type is “unsupported vinyl,” which is an unreinforced vinyl film without any kind of backing. For a “vinyl fabric faced tackboard,” Stephanie might need a regular Contact Adhesive, a Multipurpose Construction Adhesive, or a Panel Adhesive.