Rating System

LEED BD+C: New Construction, LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors, LEED BD+C: Core and Shell, LEED BD+C: Schools

Rating System Version

v3 - LEED 2009, v2 - Schools 2007, v2 - LEED 2.2, v2 - LEED 2.0

Inquiry

Our project team is requesting the ability to contribute Renaissance Specialty Veneer Product, Redwood Veneer towards MRc3.1 credit achievement. The intent of MRc3.1 is to reuse building materials and products in order to reduce demand for virgin materials and to reduce waste, thereby reducing the impacts associated with the extraction and processing of virgin resources. The redwood veneer product is produced from salvaged redwood logs which have been blown down or damaged during natural forest fire. Utilizing salvaged redwoods reduces the degradation associated with the extraction of virgin timber from sensitive forests. Renaissance Specialty Veneer Products has certified the harvesting of redwood trees through the Forest Stewardship Council (SCS-COC-00872). The FSC Chain of Custody number tracks the wood through the production process ensures that the sourcing of the redwood veneer is both socially and environmentally responsible. Our project is requesting recognition for the use of innovative new products which provide environmental benefit and meet the intent of the credit requirements. By salvaging and utilizing downed trees, Renaissance Specialty Veneer is reducing the stress placed on natural forests and demand on virgin resources. As product sourcing and material options continue to grow and become more unique, our project team is interested in selecting products which contribute to the progressions of sustainable principles and environmental stewardship. Please confirm whether our calculation of FSC Certified Salvaged Redwood Veneer towards MRc3.1 credit achievement is acceptable.