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Are throw rugs subject to the credit requirements?
What are the adhesives and sealants to be included in the documentation?
Is there a VOC budget method for this credit?
What are the limits on the VOC budget method?
Do products applied to the weather barrier need to comply with VOC thresholds?
If one part of my multicomponent wall system is not compliant, can I still get full credit?
Debra a. Lombard
Construction Administrator/ LEED APBywater Woodworks, Inc.
47 thumbs up
September 10, 2019 - 5:13 pm
Have you seen this product:
https://www.wrmeadows.com/intralok-concrete-bonding-agent/
The SDS shows the VOc= 1.1 g/L
& see LEED Interpretation 3716 at https://www.usgbc.org/content/li-3716
Debra
Elizabeth Kertesz
PresidentResilient Oak Consulting, LLC
9 thumbs up
September 11, 2019 - 10:20 am
Hi Debra - has this product been tested in accordance with the CDPH Standard Method v1.1 (LEED v4 General Emissions criteria), or CDPH Standard Method v1.2 (LEED v4.1 VOC Emissions criteria)?
Debra a. Lombard
Construction Administrator/ LEED APBywater Woodworks, Inc.
47 thumbs up
September 11, 2019 - 10:51 am
I don't see anything on their website specifically however I suspect they have that data. contact them at: https://www.wrmeadows.com/request-more-info/?cp
Vandita Mudgal
Sr. Sustainability ManagerHensel Phelps
10 thumbs up
September 11, 2019 - 11:10 am
Hi Debra, Yes we have considered Intralok but they do not have CDPH test available. I already contacted the manufacturer few weeks back asking for the information.
Martha Norbeck
PresidentC-Wise Design and Consulting
71 thumbs up
September 11, 2019 - 11:14 am
"In this situation does the concrete bonding agent have to be VOC compliant?"
No. This product won't come in contact with the indoor air. It is not applicable. I also recommend you look at the v4.1 updates for this credit. The v4.1 updates are much more user friendly.
Vandita Mudgal
Sr. Sustainability ManagerHensel Phelps
10 thumbs up
September 11, 2019 - 11:45 am
Hi Martha - Is there a LEED CIR for this or a line in the reference guide? And Yes, we are considering LEED v4.1.
Martha Norbeck
PresidentC-Wise Design and Consulting
71 thumbs up
September 11, 2019 - 12:00 pm
Vandita, see the LEED Interpretation 3716 at https://www.usgbc.org/content/li-3716 posted by Debra. "all materials that emit contaminants that have the potential to enter the indoor air will be considered as indoor sources of contaminants. Materials which have the potential to communicate their emissions to the indoor air include all indoor surfaces in contact with the indoor air..."
Also, the reference guide has handy pictures to help with understanding the distinction.
Debra a. Lombard
Construction Administrator/ LEED APBywater Woodworks, Inc.
47 thumbs up
September 11, 2019 - 12:28 pm
WR Meadows did inform me that Intralok is not in planning to be tested for VOC emissions at this point.
Vandita Mudgal
Sr. Sustainability ManagerHensel Phelps
10 thumbs up
September 11, 2019 - 1:21 pm
Helpful! Thank you everyone.