Friday, March 14, 2008

Re: Wood LEED

FSC-certified wood is increasingly available. There are many FSC-certified forests in the US. FSC-US can help you find a source if you are having difficulty:

http://www.fscus.org/faqs/fsc_products.php?link=3

I would be interested in hearing from engineers who have successfully found and used FSC-certified structural lumber, sheathing, and/or engineered wood products in their projects.

Other wood certification systems (SFI, CSA, etc.) are not presently rewarded under the LEED rating system.

--Mark

Mark D. Webster
LEED Accredited Professional

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
781.907.9000 main
781.907.9369 direct
781.907.9009 fax
www.sgh.com

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