As a homeowner, there are many decisions you need to make when building or remodeling your home. One of the most important decisions is what types of materials to use. There are many options for green building materials, but not all of them have been certified by an independent organization. Certification can give you peace of mind that the products you're using have been evaluated against a rigorous set of environmental and performance standards. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of green building material certification and how to find certified products. Certification is becoming more and more important as homeowners become increasingly interested in environmentally friendly construction practices. Green building material certification programs exist to evaluate products based on their environmental impact, health and safety features, durability, and other factors. If you're looking for greener construction options, it's worth seeking out products that have been cert
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Form Name | Green Building Materials Certification Form |
Form Length | 2 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
Other names | green building materials, green building, what is green building, cradle 2 cradle certification buildings |
GREEN BUILDING MATERIALS CERTIFICATION FORM
Revision Date: 10/30/13
PROJECT NAME: __________________________
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NK = Not Known N/A = Not Applicable
NOTES / DEFINITIONS:
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3.Manufactured: Final assembly of components into building product that is furnished and installed by trades [e.g., if the hardware comes from Dallas, TX, the lumber from Keene, NH, and the joist is assembled in Kent, WA; then the location of final assembly is Kent, WA]. www.gpsvisualizer.com/calculators can be used to calculate
4.Raw Materials: Virgin or recovered resources from which the product’s components are made [i.e., before processing or manufacturing].
5.Rapidly Renewable: Materials and products made from raw materials that are harvested within a
6.FSC Certified:
7.VOC Content: The quantity of volatile organic compounds contained in products such as adhesives, sealants and architectural coatings. VOC content is to be reported in grams/liter or lbs/gallon, less water and any exempt compounds/solvents.
CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION:
I, ________________________________________ a duly authorized representative of______________________________________________ hereby certify that the information contained herein
accurately represents the listed “green building” characteristics of the materials to be provided by our company as components of the building construction. Furthermore, I understand that any change in such “green building” material characteristics during the purchasing and/or installation period will require prior written approval from the Construction Manager and Owner.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: _____________________________________________ |
DATE: ______________________ |
VOC Requirements for Building Products |
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Green Seal4 |
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1LEED – Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design – Green Building Rating System for New Construction & Major Renovations
2EPA 40CFR Part 59 National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Architectural Coatings
3South Coast Air Quality Management District – State EPA / Southern California
4Green Seal - Green Seal is an independent,