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Ceiling system comprised of Particle Board - Composite Wood or Ceilings Category?

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posted by  Iris Meeker  on 

Question on how to classify a Wood Ceiling product. We have a suspended wood ceiling system that is NAUF. However, it does not have CDPH testing completed.

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Atkar North America (div of Archmill House Inc.)
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Wed Nov 30, 2022, 3:47 pm

Approved Documentation for the California Department of Public Health General Emissions Evaluation

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posted by  Summer Gorder  on 

We are having trouble getting proper documentation from Manufacturers for this additional requirement.

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UL Solutions
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Thu Nov 10, 2022, 5:50 pm

Will a TSCA Title VI Certification Provide Credit for LEED Points?

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posted by  Angela Rogers  on 

I have a project looking to get LEED credit for kitchen casework. The boxes will be made of melamine-faced particleboard and the doors made of MDF. 

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Steven Winter Associates
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Wed Nov 2, 2022, 2:04 am
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Tue Nov 1, 2022, 3:50 pm

Sheathing included or excluded in "wall panels"?

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posted by  Iris Meeker  on 

In LEED v4.1 they've changed to a wall panels category which focuses mostly on finish wall treatments. Does this category include gypsum sheathing?

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Wed Oct 26, 2022, 5:15 pm

MDF Base

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posted by  Allen Cornett  on 

Should MDF base be documented in the Low-Emitting Materials flooring category like wall base, or in the composite 

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Mosaic Architecture
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Wed Oct 26, 2022, 4:39 pm

Photocatalytic Coating

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posted by  Allen Cornett  on 

Are self-cleaning titanium dioxide water-based photocatalytic coatings included in the documentation for the Paints & Coatings category?

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Fri Oct 7, 2022, 2:55 pm

Is tracking volume or surface area a requirement if all Adhesives and Sealants comply with the credit

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posted by  Summer Gorder  on 

The notes about changes to LEEDv4.1 indicate that the VOC budget method has been removed, although it is still asked as a question in the calculator. Please confirm if it is an option.

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Thu Jul 14, 2022, 3:33 pm

Subfloor vs underlayment - uncoupling waterproofing membrane for ceramic floors

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posted by  Priscillia Champagne  on 

Hi! We will be installing a polyethylene based, uncoupling and waterproofing membrane (Schluter-DITRA) on top of our concrete floor before installing the ceramic tiles.

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