I don't believe putty can be categorized as an adhesive or a sealant, but the proposed putty in our project has a VOC of 161 g/l and is being used for filling nail holes and other defects in refurbished wood windows. It may not seem to be a large amount, but we do have eleven stories of wood windows. Does this fit anywhere or is it ignored by LEED?

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John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP

Sustainability Manager

BGIS

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Mon, 11/10/2014 - 20:21

It would be considered as an architectural sealant, max VOC 250 g/l, under 1168, much like a grout or a mortar.

James Emery

Principal

Iredale Architecture

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Mon, 11/10/2014 - 21:28

I was wondering if it would be treated like a grout or mortar. Thank you for the quick reply.

Jon Clifford

LEED-AP BD+C

GREENSQUARE

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Tue, 11/11/2014 - 01:23

Yes, the key is the SCAQMD-1168 definition that a sealant has “adhesive properties” and “is formulated primarily to fill, seal, or waterproof gaps or joints between two surfaces.” Wood putty fits this definition.

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