Quick Facts
Customers using Rulon products have the potential to contribute LEED credits towards a desired LEED certification level.
The different LEED certification levels and the amount of credits needed to achieve them are:
LEED Certification Levels
- Certified 40 - 49 Points
- Silver 50 - 59 Points
- Gold 60 - 79 Points
- Platinum 80-110 Points
The following is information on LEED point potential using Rulon’s products. U.S. Green Building Council LEED Credits Opportunities: MATERIALS AND RESOURCES (MR)
- 4.1, 4.2 Recycled Content
- 1-2 points are available
- 100% pre-consumer recycled wood fiber core board is used for veneered products.
- All Rulon veneered product can contribute towards this credit.
- 5.1, 5.2 Regional materials
- 1-2 points available
- Dependent on product and project location.
- 7. Certified Wood
- 1 point available
- Rulon holds a Forest Stewardship Counsel (FSC) Chain-of-Custody Certificate and can provide FSC wood products.
INDOOR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY (EQ)
- 4.1 Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives, and Sealants
- 1 point available
- Glues, if supplied for on-site use, are water-based and Low-VOC.
- Rulon uses water-based Low-VOC glues.
- 4.2 Low-Emitting Materials, Paints and Coatings
- 1 point available
- Rulon finishes supplied for on-site use are water-based and Low-VOC.
- Rulon uses a state-of-the-art 100% water-based Low-VOC finishing process.
- 4.4 Low-Emitting Materials, Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products
- 1 point available
- No added Urea Formaldehyde cores are used for veneered products.
- All Rulon veneered products can contribute towards this credit.
