Environmental Certification in the Wood Door Industry Version 2.2

Environmental Certification in the Wood Door Industry Version 2.2
11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

What we will cover Today
Why is there an environmental movement? What are the benefits? What’s Driving the Movement Who’s Driving the Movement USGBC and LEED How LEED Works 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

Why? Environmental Impact of Buildings
65.2% of total U.S. electricity consumption11 > 36% of total U.S. primary energy use 2 30% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions 3 136 million tons of construction and demolition waste in the U.S. (approx. 2.8 lbs/person/day) 4 12% of potable water in the U.S. 5 40% (3 billion tons annually) of raw materials use globally 6 * Commercial and residential Regulatory Requirements 1970s, with the oil crisis, energy efficiency became a hot issue The 70s also brought the introduction of the first efforts at implementing recycling, with continued growth to include all segments of society by the 1990s. Ultimately, growing environmental values gave rise to the first Earth Day in 1970, the formation of the EPA, issuance of the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Sick Building Syndrome was identified in the 1980s (caused by hi-efficiency/low infiltration buildings and indoor air pollutants) In the 90s, designers began to look at integration of all these factors, rather than the selection of one or two. “Beyond the product” True impact reduction will only occur when the entire life cycle is addressed. This includes not only the raw materials that go into the product, but the mfg processes used. Ask suppliers about their environmental practices: Env policy that promotes proactive activities beyond compliance? Recycling programs Waste reduction and reuse? Is there an effort to continuously improve performance and reduce impact? At the Jobsite Request that environmentally sensitive processes be done in factory Does the contractor employ proper waste management techniques? (segregation, recycling) Are chemicals at the job site managed properly? Write specs. to minimize waste impact at jobsite 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

Why Is there a need for a Certification Movement?
Facilitate positive results for the environment, occupant health and financial return Define “green” by providing a standard for measurement. Prevent “Greenwashing” (false or exaggerated claims) Promote whole-building, integrated processes Transform the market place! Regulatory Requirements 1970s, with the oil crisis, energy efficiency became a hot issue The 70s also brought the introduction of the first efforts at implementing recycling, with continued growth to include all segments of society by the 1990s. Ultimately, growing environmental values gave rise to the first Earth Day in 1970, the formation of the EPA, issuance of the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Sick Building Syndrome was identified in the 1980s (caused by hi-efficiency/low infiltration buildings and indoor air pollutants) In the 90s, designers began to look at integration of all these factors, rather than the selection of one or two. “Beyond the product” True impact reduction will only occur when the entire life cycle is addressed. This includes not only the raw materials that go into the product, but the mfg processes used. Ask suppliers about their environmental practices: Env policy that promotes proactive activities beyond compliance? Recycling programs Waste reduction and reuse? Is there an effort to continuously improve performance and reduce impact? At the Jobsite Request that environmentally sensitive processes be done in factory Does the contractor employ proper waste management techniques? (segregation, recycling) Are chemicals at the job site managed properly? Write specs. to minimize waste impact at jobsite 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

What are the Benefits of Green Buildings
Environmental benefits Reduce the impacts of natural resource consumption Economic benefits Improve the bottom line Increase building valuation and ROI Decreases vacancy and improves retention Marketing advantages Reduce liability Improve risk management Regulatory Requirements 1970s, with the oil crisis, energy efficiency became a hot issue The 70s also brought the introduction of the first efforts at implementing recycling, with continued growth to include all segments of society by the 1990s. Ultimately, growing environmental values gave rise to the first Earth Day in 1970, the formation of the EPA, issuance of the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Sick Building Syndrome was identified in the 1980s (caused by hi-efficiency/low infiltration buildings and indoor air pollutants) In the 90s, designers began to look at integration of all these factors, rather than the selection of one or two. “Beyond the product” True impact reduction will only occur when the entire life cycle is addressed. This includes not only the raw materials that go into the product, but the mfg processes used. Ask suppliers about their environmental practices: Env policy that promotes proactive activities beyond compliance? Recycling programs Waste reduction and reuse? Is there an effort to continuously improve performance and reduce impact? At the Jobsite Request that environmentally sensitive processes be done in factory Does the contractor employ proper waste management techniques? (segregation, recycling) Are chemicals at the job site managed properly? Write specs. to minimize waste impact at jobsite 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

What are the Benefits of Green Buildings
Economic benefits State Tax Incentives! Local Tax Credits! Simplification of Permit Process! Greater Productivity! Operational Cost Savings! Regulatory Requirements 1970s, with the oil crisis, energy efficiency became a hot issue The 70s also brought the introduction of the first efforts at implementing recycling, with continued growth to include all segments of society by the 1990s. Ultimately, growing environmental values gave rise to the first Earth Day in 1970, the formation of the EPA, issuance of the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Sick Building Syndrome was identified in the 1980s (caused by hi-efficiency/low infiltration buildings and indoor air pollutants) In the 90s, designers began to look at integration of all these factors, rather than the selection of one or two. “Beyond the product” True impact reduction will only occur when the entire life cycle is addressed. This includes not only the raw materials that go into the product, but the mfg processes used. Ask suppliers about their environmental practices: Env policy that promotes proactive activities beyond compliance? Recycling programs Waste reduction and reuse? Is there an effort to continuously improve performance and reduce impact? At the Jobsite Request that environmentally sensitive processes be done in factory Does the contractor employ proper waste management techniques? (segregation, recycling) Are chemicals at the job site managed properly? Write specs. to minimize waste impact at jobsite 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

What is driving the Green Movement?
Economic benefits Competitive first costs Integrated design allows high benefit at low cost by achieving synergy's between disciplines and between technologies Reduce operating costs Lower utility costs significantly Optimize life-cycle economic performance 1. States like NY, PA, OR offer tax incentives for anyone who “builds green”. Requirements vary, as do benefits, but the intent is the same….develop the market for environmentally sound construction. 2. Even local governments are getting in on the act. Cities in the NW, West, and East offer varying incentives to “green” development. 3. Local and state agencies are also offering to streamline the permitting process for “green” buildings. Fewer delays and faster construction means cost savings! 4. The improved indoor environment, from better air quality to more natural lighting to improved thermal comfort results in fewer sick days and more productive employees. 5. Increased energy and water efficiency results in lower operational costs. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

What is driving the Green Movement?
Health and safety benefits Enhance occupant comfort and health Community benefits Minimize strain on local infrastructures and improve quality of life 1. States like NY, PA, OR offer tax incentives for anyone who “builds green”. Requirements vary, as do benefits, but the intent is the same….develop the market for environmentally sound construction. 2. Even local governments are getting in on the act. Cities in the NW, West, and East offer varying incentives to “green” development. 3. Local and state agencies are also offering to streamline the permitting process for “green” buildings. Fewer delays and faster construction means cost savings! 4. The improved indoor environment, from better air quality to more natural lighting to improved thermal comfort results in fewer sick days and more productive employees. 5. Increased energy and water efficiency results in lower operational costs. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

It is a GREEN ($) Movement
It Costs to be certified It Costs to be inspected Organization memberships are expensive Product Development is expensive Costs are always passed on to consumer Being green costs. It costs to purchase “green” raw materials It costs to use “green” mfg processes It costs to be inspected and get certified It costs to join standard-setting organizations Oftentimes, these costs must be passed on to the consumer! 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

Who’s Driving the Movement US Green Building Council
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED A Program of the US Green Building Council ( An intentional omission from the previous “Standard Setter” slide is the US Green Building Council, because that is the one “Standard Setting” organization on which I’m going to focus much of our discussion today. This organization is arguably the most well-known organization dedicated to the promotion of green building design. The USGBC has developed a more comprehensive standard that incorporates whole building design. LEED is an expansion of the “certified product” desire, incorporating whole building design, to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

Who’s Driving the Movement?
The USGBC!!…Who is the USGBC? A national nonprofit organization A diverse membership of organizations Consensus-driven Committee-based product development Developer and administrator of the LEED® Green Building Rating System An intentional omission from the previous “Standard Setter” slide is the US Green Building Council, because that is the one “Standard Setting” organization on which I’m going to focus much of our discussion today. This organization is arguably the most well-known organization dedicated to the promotion of green building design. The USGBC has developed a more comprehensive standard that incorporates whole building design. LEED is an expansion of the “certified product” desire, incorporating whole building design, to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
LEED Was created to: Define standards of “High Performance or “green buildings” Promote whole building design practices Recognize environmental leadership Stimulate green competition Raise awareness of high performance building benefits It is a voluntary building rating system that evaluates environmental performance from a "whole building" perspective over a building's life cycle, providing a definitive standard for what constitutes a "green building". LEED™ is based on accepted energy and environmental principles and strikes a balance between known effective practices and emerging concepts. LEED™ is a self-assessing system designed for rating new and existing commercial, institutional, and high-rise residential buildings. It is a feature-oriented system where point are earned for satisfying each criterion. Different levels of green building certification are awarded based on the total credits earned. The system is designed to be comprehensive in scope, yet simple in operation 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
LEED is: Voluntary Not dictated by code May be required by Federal, State or local jurisdictions Self-assessing Points-based Concerned with entire construction process It is a voluntary building rating system that evaluates environmental performance from a "whole building" perspective over a building's life cycle, providing a definitive standard for what constitutes a "green building". LEED™ is based on accepted energy and environmental principles and strikes a balance between known effective practices and emerging concepts. LEED™ is a self-assessing system designed for rating new and existing commercial, institutional, and high-rise residential buildings. It is a feature-oriented system where point are earned for satisfying each criterion. Different levels of green building certification are awarded based on the total credits earned. The system is designed to be comprehensive in scope, yet simple in operation 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

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LEED Prior to LEED, individual environmental groups develop individual standards that pertained to their individual concerns, be it recycling, off-gassing, transportation, forest management, etc. USGBC was the first to recognize that each of these individual standards is valid in its own right and each contributes in a particular way to minimizing impact on the environment. With that, they thought to develop a single, comprehensive standard that encompasses all the individual standards into a cohesive, working program. Waste Management Air Quality Forest Management “Other” issues 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

Who’s Driving the Movement?
“Standard Setters” The American Forest Foundation’s Tree Forest System (AFF) ( Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) ( American Forest and Paper Association’s Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) ( GreenGuard (indoor air quality) These organizations, some better known than others, are some of the groups who set environmental various performance standards. These may include forest management, as is the case here, or solid waste management, or water use, or any other environmental concern. They establish the minimum performance we must achieve. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

Who’s Driving the Movement
“Performance Assessors” Smartwood ( FSC COC Scientific Certification Systems Recycled Content After the “Standard Setters” comes the “Performance Assessors”. These guys are the IRS auditors of the certification movement. They are independent, 3rd party certifiers, who assess the operation for adherence to the appropriate standard, be it FSC, FTC, Green Seal, SCAQMD, etc. Remember, they don’t set the standard, they just measure the performance against the standard. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

LEED in Use Federal Government General Services Admin US Air Force US Army Corps of Engineers Dept. of State Dept. of Energy Env. Protection Agency US Navy USPS State Government California Connecticut Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey New York Oregon Pennsylvania As a demonstration of the growing acceptance, some examples of who is specifying LEED: Federal Gov’t: GSA requires all 2003 construction is LEED certified USAF has one registered LEED project, US Army Corps of Engineers has developed parallel SPiRiT tool, but not requiring certification Dept. of State has committed to using LEED in future projects DOE has supported development, training, and reference materials EPA participated in pilot testing and has two projects registered US Navy first federal agency with a certified project, and has eleven more registered State Gov’t: CA is analyzing LEED for adoption at various levels, CT introduced legislation requiring LEED certification for Capital projects MD has adopted LEED for capital projects > 5,000sf and offers green building tax credit MA is considering LEED adoption for all state projects NJ requires all new school designs incorporate LEED criteria NY encourages state projects seek certification and offers a green building tax credit OR offers tax credits for LEED certification PA requires Silver level certification for new construction by DEP and Dept of Gen Services 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

LEED in Use LEED Project Owners: NOAA Pentagon Ford Motor Co Honda Toyota Hines IBM Herman Miller Harvard University Boeing Applied Biosystems Manuallife Financial Goldman Sachs Williams-Sonoma National Weather Service USPS National Park Service FAA FDA NRDC LEED Project Owners: Colorado College Connecticut College Emory University Georgia Tech Harvard Lewis and Clark MIT Montana State University Oberlin College Seattle University Tulane University University of Cincinnati University of California System UNC - Asheville Pitt University of Florida As a demonstration of the growing acceptance, some examples of who is specifying LEED: 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

Global Interest in LEED®
Japan* Spain* Mexico* Italy* Guam* Côte d'Ivoire* Guatemala* Australia Canada** China* France Hong Kong India ** *Certified Projects *Registered Projects 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

LEED LEED Growth March Certified, 340 Registered September Certified, 452 Registered November Certified, 1,984 Registered October Certified, 2069 Registered June Certified, 3775 Registered To give you an idea of its growth, as of March 15, 2002 there were 20 certified LEED projects and 340 registered projects; As of September 30, there were 27 certified projects, and 452 registered projects. As of , 91 Certified projects and 1200 registered projects. Note the difference between the number of registered projects, and the number of certified projects…..any ideas as to why there is such a big difference? Two main factors in a registered project not achieving certification: 1. COST - Mentioned before that certification costs….not only for each individual product mfg, like doors, or ceiling tile, or carpet. But wrap all those added product costs together, in addition to added administrative costs to document certification, and you’ll see that certification obviously drives up the cost of the entire building process. This added cost will drive some projects away from certification. 2. Mis-management - LEED certification is a simple, yet complex process. It requires significant planning and administrative effort to achieve certified status, and some projects fail to meet the minimum criteria 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

LEED-NC® Market Transformation
289 Certified Projects 2,069 Registered Projects Since the release of LEED 2.0 in March 2000, over 2000 project teams have registered their buildings, thus expressing their intent to apply for official LEED-NC® Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. 235 M gsf 50 States 13 Countries As of All statistics exclude pilot projects 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

Registered Projects by State - Top 10 6,772,396 60 OH 330,917 7 KY 21,913,751 125 NY 673,742 KS 542,832 8 WY 2,218,957 21 NV 2,593,633 13 IN 763,013 6 WV 861,061 18 NM 13,587,023 83 IL 2,250,681 30 WI 6,522,080 49 NJ 993,061 10 ID 12,578,960 WA 2,041,896 22 NH 1,239,593 17 IA 1,825,542 VT 672,825 NE 763,569 HI 7,475,104 66 VA 370,913 4 ND 7,117,974 64 GA 1,897,826 23 UT 5,787,637 48 NC 4,005,972 47 FL 11,044,342 94 TX 153,397 MT 571,774 9 DE 1,657,447 15 TN 513,020 5 MS 6,454,598 DC 362,818 SD 4,911,992 46 MO 2,129,247 20 CT 2,315,518 33 SC 1,970,449 MN 6,947,030 50 CO 359,139 RI 11,238,786 86 MI 39,894,943 358 CA 18,400 1 PR 1,266,751 ME 7,113,247 67 AZ 12,683,461 122 PA 7,212,740 56 MD 614,000 AR 9,600,604 103 OR 10,626,590 78 MA 1,081,586 11 AL 235,860 OK 859,202 LA 250,178 AK Gross SF # of Projects State As of All statistics exclude pilot projects 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

Registered Projects by Owner Type 1 NULL 2,015,984 36 INDIVIDUAL 24,018,870 176 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 20,902,414 180 OTHER 30,552,300 265 STATE GOVERNMENT 34,377,059 438 NONPROFIT CORPORATION 45,133,131 485 LOCAL GOVERNMENT 90,888,319 581 PROFIT CORPORATION Gross Square Feet # Reg. Projects Owner Type As of All statistics exclude pilot projects 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

Genzyme Building, Cambridge, Massachusetts Behnisch, Behnisch, & Partner, Stuttgart, Germany LEED Platinum Certification Photo Credit: Anton Grassl In the following slides, I’ll be discussing how the LEED rating system works. While we’ll only cover a small fraction of the program, you’ll get an idea of the attention to detail that is required to successfully achieve a certified project. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

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Premier Automotive Group North American Headquarters
Ford Motor Company Irvine, California Project Highlights: Sustainable Sites Alternative Transportation: Three bus routes are located within ¼ mile; bicycle racks and showers provided; 30 electric vehicle recharging stations provided. Water Efficiency Innovative Wastewater Technologies: All toilets use reclaimed water, accounting for more than 50% of total sewage conveyance. Energy and Atmosphere Optimize Energy Performance: Exceeds ASHRAE by 40% using a high efficiency glazing system, high efficiency lighting with T5 lamps, an underfloor air distribution system in office tower, increased chiller efficiency and a variable speed drive on one chiller. Materials and Resources Construction Waste Management: 57% of all construction waste was recycled including concrete, asphalt, paper, metal and cardboard. Indoor Environmental Quality Construction IAQ Management Plan: All ducts and permeable materials were protected against contamination during construction; all construction filtration media was replaced before occupancy. LEED® v2 Certified 2001 Building Statistics Completion Date: November 2001 Cost: $60 Million (construction contract only) Size: ,000 gross square feet Footprint: 74,000 square feet Construction Type: Commercial/Industrial Use Group: Office and Design Center Lot Size: acres Annual Energy Use: 24,356,010 kBtu/h Occupancy: 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Office Complex at 625 Broadway Avenue Albany, New York Project Highlights: Sustainable Sites Urban Redevelopment: Urban infill site was previously a gravel parking lot. Alternative Transportation: Located 80 yards from 4 bus lines; bicycle racks and showers; 15 electric vehicle charging stations; priority carpool parking. Energy and Atmosphere Optimize Energy Performance: Exceeds ASHRAE/IESNA by 23.7%. Additional Commissioning: Verified that the building is designed, constructed and calibrated to operate as intended. Materials and Resources Construction Waste Management: 51% of construction waste was recycled. Indoor Environmental Quality CO2 Monitoring: CO2 monitoring system has 83 sensors integrated with the building’s building management system. Low-Emitting Materials: All adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings, carpeting, composite wood emit low or no volatile organic compounds. LEED® v2 Silver 2002 Owner: Picotte Companies Building Statistics Completion Date: September 2002 Size: ,000 gross square feet Footprint: 45,600 square feet Construction Type: Commercial Use Group: Office Lot Size: acres Annual Energy Use: 22,232,209 kBtu/year Occupancy: Staff 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

How LEED Works In the following slides, I’ll be discussing how the LEED rating system works. While we’ll only cover a small fraction of the program, you’ll get an idea of the attention to detail that is required to successfully achieve a certified project. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

How LEED Works Credit criteria grouped into 6 major categories: 6 Categories divided into 32 credits, with 69 total available points I) Sustainable Sites 14 II) Water efficiency 5 III) Energy and Atmosphere 17 IV) Materials and Resources 13 V) Indoor Environmental Quality 15 VI) Innovation and Design Process 5 I mentioned earlier that LEED is a points-based system. You get points for meeting specific criteria; accumulate enough points, you achieve certified status. The available points are spread among a number of different credits in 6 different categories which address all the elements of the building process from initial concept to final occupation. Sustainable sites offers 8 credits with 14 potential points (goal of minimizing development of greenfield sites, reuse of existing buildings, protect natural areas, reduce the need for automobile use, and protect or restore sites) Water efficiency offers 3 credits with 5 potential points (Water efficient landscaping, innovative wastewater technology, water use reduction) Energy and Atmosphere offers 6 credits with 17 potential points (optimize performance, renewable energy, ozone depletion, green power, etc) Materials and Resources offers 7 credits and 13 potential points (recycling, reuse, waste management, resource conservation, regional economics) Indoor Env. Quality offers 8 credits with 15 potential points (non-smoking, adequate ventilation, low-emitting materials, thermal comfort, daylighting) Innovation and Design offers 5 potential points (4 for practices LEED does not directly address, or exceeding performance requirements. Also one available for use of a LEED-accredited professional on project team.) 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

How LEED Works Whole-building approach encourages and guides a collaborative, integrated design and construction process 4 Certification Levels depending upon the number of points accumulated. Certified points Silver points Gold points Platinum 52+ points In order to reward projects that achieve varying levels of point accumulation, USGBC included differing certification levels, based on the number of points. The drivers for higher levels of certification may be financial or philanthropic or corporate image. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

How LEED Works We’ll 6 points in 5 Credit areas within 2 Categories. MATERIALS AND RESOURCES Recycled content 1 point for 10% Additional point for 20% Regional Materials 1 point for 10% Regional Extraction, Processed and Manufacture within 500 miles 1 additional point for 20% Rapidly-renewable Materials 1 point for use of rapidly-renewable (typically harvested within 10 cycle or shorter. 2.5% of building materials cost Certified Wood 1 point for FSC-certified wood. 50% of wood based materials used certified by FSC. INDOOR ENV. QUALITY Low Emitting Materials 1 point for low-VOC adhesives 1 point for no added UF in composite wood or agrifiber products used on the interior of the building. The following slides will focus on 2 specific categories, and a selection of some the individual credits and points within these categories, in order to demonstrate how the LEED certification process works. Keep in mind this is not an all inclusive list. We’ll discuss 9 of a possible 69 points! You’ll need to refer to the LEED rating system documents to get more detail on the other available point. This can be accessed through their website, and is also included on the accompanying CD. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

How LEED Works IV) Materials and Resources Category 1) Building Reuse 2) Construction Waste Management 3) Resource Reuse 4) Recycled Content 5) Local/regional Materials 6) Rapidly-renewable Materials 7) Certified Wood In the Material and Resources category, there are 7 different credits. We’ll address 4 of these credits, and the potential points, in more detail. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

How LEED Works Materials and Resources Category 4.0 - Recycled Content Two possible points: Point Calculate the value of Post-consumer + 1/2 Pre-Consumer = 10% total value of materials in the project Point Calculate the value of Post-consumer + 1/2 Pre-Consumer = 20% total value of materials in the project Credit No. 4 deals with recycled content. The intent of the recycled content credit is to increase the demand for products that have incorporated recycled content, which reduces the impact on harvesting and processing new raw materials, and reduces the impact from solid waste disposal. “Recycled content” is defined in accordance with FTC Guide for Use of Environmental Marketing Claims. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components are not included in the calculation. The calculation is fairly simple: Total the dollar value spent on post-consumer materials plus 1/2 of the dollar value of post-industrial materials…if it is at least 5% of the total materials cost (excepting mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) then 1 point is earned. If it is at least 10%, then 2 points are earned. The perception is that post-consumer recycled content is more valuable than post-industrial, since its reuse has a greater reduction in impact on the environment. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

How LEED Works Value based on % of recycled materials used to manufacture the product Post consumer materials claim $1 for $1 spent $10,000 X 50% (%of recycled material) = $5,000 = $5,000 toward cost Pre-Consumer materials claim $.50 for $1 spent $10,000 X 50% (Certified % of Pre-Consumer Material) = $5,000 X .5 = $2,500 toward cost 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

How LEED Works Recycled Content Credit - Example Unfinished slab door 1,000 doors x $75/door x (50% x 1/2) = $18,750 towards the points Finished, machined door 1,000 doors x $100/door x (50% x 1/2) = $25,000 toward the points Glazed, finished, machined door 1,000 doors x $125/door x (50% x 1/2) = $31,250 towards the points Remember that the recycled content point is based on relative $ value of materials and products. The greater the cost of a particular material or product, the greater its contribution to the overall recycled content cost. Using wood doors as a specific example, you can see that the value added steps, such as machining, finishing, glazing, will result in a greater contribution to the overall recycled content value. This is especially helpful if a project is borderline in meeting a recycled content level, and needs a little more value. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

How LEED Works Materials and Resources Category 5.0 Local/Regional Materials Extracted, Processed & Manufactured within 500 miles Two possible Points: Point 5.1 -Use a minimum of 10% of building materials and products that are extracted, processed and manufactured* within a radius of 500 miles. Point A minimum of 20% Extracted, Processed and Manufactured within a radius of 500 miles. * Manufacturing refers to the final assembly of components into the building product that is furnished and installed by the tradesmen. For example, if the hardware comes from Dallas, Texas, the lumber from Vancouver, British Columbia, and the joist is assembled in Kent, Washington; then the location of the final assembly is Kent, Washington. Note that for point 5.1, USGBC defines “manufacturing” as the point of final assembly. For doors, that means the addition of hardware; that said, it becomes apparent that the jobsite becomes the point of manufacture for all our doors. This question has been proposed to the USGBC for their interpretation in a number of different ways, and each time they have consistently stated that final assembly is attaching hardware and hanging the door in the opening. Point 5.2 is very difficult, if not impossible to achieve for wood doors. It states that all raw materials used in door manufacture must be harvested or extracted from within 500 miles of the jobsite. While this is sometimes easily achievable for some products (concrete in particular) doors are very difficult. Also note that these are mutually inclusive…..that is to say that you MUST qualify for point 5.1 in order to qualify for point 5.2. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

How LEED Works Materials and Resources Category 6.0 Rapidly Renewable Materials Use rapidly renewable building materials and products (made from plants that are typically harvested within a ten-year cycle or shorter). Currently agrifiber doors are the only product in the door industry that meets this criteria, but MDS has chosen not to include agrifiber in its environmental product offering Because agrifiber is new to the industry, the long term performance has yet to be demonstrated The intent of this point is to promote the use of low-intensity materials such as bamboo, grasses, etc, rather than effort-intense products like wood. Calculation: Cost of short harvest cycle products/total materials cost 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

How LEED Works Materials and Resources Category 7.0 Certified Wood One possible point: Point 7 - Use a minimum of 50% of wood based materials and products, certified in accordance with the Forest Stewardship Council’s Principles and Criteria, for wood building components including, but not limited to: structural framing and general dimensional framing, flooring, sub-flooring, wood doors and finished. Include only materials permanently installed in the project. Furniture may be included, providing it is included consistently in MR Credits 3-7. While there are a number of forest-management standards in existence, the USGBC has chosen to specify FSC-certification over the others. The FSC program encompasses a broader array of concerns, such as economic, indigenous peoples, etc. FSC was also the first to require independent 3rd party verification. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

How LEED Works V) Indoor Environmental Quality 1) Carbon Dioxide monitoring 2) Increase ventilation effectiveness 3) Construction IAQ Management Plan 4) Low-Emitting Materials 5) Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control 6) Controllability of Systems 7) Themal Comfort 8) Daylight and Views 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

How LEED Works Indoor Environmental Quality 4.0 Low-Emitting Materials Four possible points: Point Low-VOC adhesives (South Coast Air Quality Management District) Point Low-VOC Paints/Coatings (Green Seal standards. Applies to paints and coatings used on the interior of the building) Point Low-emitting Carpet (Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label program) Point No added UF in composite wood, particleboard, agrifiber, MDF, plywood, wheatboard, strawboard, panel substrates and door cores. The Low Emitting Materials credit is intended to reduce the quantity of indoor air pollutants that can contribute to occupant sickness. With improved indoor air quality, occupants suffer fewer complaints and sick days, and are more productive. One point is available for use of low-VOC adhesives. Specifically, the VOC content must be below the SCAQMD requirement of 150 mg/l. A second point is available for use of low-VOC paints and coatings, which must be below 50mg/l, which is the Green Seal standard. A point is available if carpet systems meet or exceed the requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute “Green Label Indoor Air Quality” test program of……. A point is available if the owner can demonstrate that ALL composite fiber products contain no added formaldehyde. These are not mutually inclusive points, and remember, these points are “All or Nothing”. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

How LEED Works For Wood Doors
Indoor Environmental Quality Category 4.1 Low Emitting Adhesive and Sealants Version 2.2 limits this point to adhesives and sealants that are FIELD APPLIED Marshfield products are neutral, meaning we neither add to nor decrease the ability to qualify for this point All Marshfield DoorSystems products utilize adhesives and sealants that meet low emitting requirements. In more detail, point 4.1 requires that all adhesives used have a VOC concentration below 150 mg/l. It is an “all or nothing point” With the use of water-based glues and hot-melt adhesives in assembly, all our doors meet this criteria! 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

Indoor Environmental Quality Category 4.2 Low Emitting Paints/Coatings Version 2.2 limits this point to paints and coatings that are FIELD APPLIED All Marshfield DoorSystems products utilize paints and coatings that meet the low emitting requirement. By utilizing factory finished doors, no disqualifying material can be used for door finishes (plus you add value) In more detail, point 4.1 requires that all adhesives used have a VOC concentration below 150 mg/l. It is an “all or nothing point” With the use of water-based glues and hot-melt adhesives in assembly, all our doors meet this criteria! 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

Indoor Environmental Quality Category 4.4 No added Urea Formaldehyde This is an all or nothing credit Composite wood and agrifiber products used on the interior of the building shall contain no added urea-formaldehyde resins or adhesives. Marshfield DoorSystems meets the no added UF requirement with all “UF” models See our LEED credit matrix for more information We discussed the controversy around this point, but lets revisit. The criteria specifies no added UF in composite fiber products. Since there is no particleboard door core without added UF, the criteria forces the use of either stave core, mineral core, or LSL core, with a special formaldehyde-free crossband. This point does not mean a door is formaldehyde-free. Stave core adhesives are high UF content, more so than particleboard resin. Our testing has demonstrated that there is no offgassing of formaldehyde from UV-finished particleboard, so although we don’t meet the letter of the law here, we do meet the intent. The challenge we face is in educating customers, and more importantly educating the USGBC, so that the criteria can be revised to fit its original intent, and not force us to a technology that is arguably worse for the environment! 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

MDS Products LEED-NC v2.2 Credit Matrix
Marshfield now offers 4 cores with not added UF” Particleboard Structural Composite or LSL Stave lumber core Mineral core. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

LEED Process Recap Marshfield doors qualify as part of your effort to meet LEED credits! You Must: Accumulate Points and total Your Points Determine certification level based on points Certified Gold 39-51 Silver Platinum 52+ Document your status and submit to USGBC for review and certification! To recap, the LEED process is simple in concept, but more difficult in execution. The team chooses the points to accumulate; accumulates those points; determines the level of certification; gathers the documentation and submits to the USGBC for a ruling. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

Responsibilities The Project Team must decide IN ADVANCE which of the 69 possible points will be pursued Specifications are then written with the chosen points in mind Correct specifications eliminate questions, confusion and frustration! You’ve seen that some of the LEED points can be a bit complicated and time consuming. In order to best ensure your success at achieving certification, you must PLAN IN ADVANCE!! Decide which points make the most sense for your project. Select the appropriate level of certification so that it corresponds with point level. Develop design and specs that work with your point selection!! 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

Responsibilities Architect/Spec writer Realistic expectations and requests Clearly communicated Non-contradictory approach Ask questions! Distributors/Contractors Accumulate documentation, as needed Supply product as specified As an architect or specification writer, the best thing you can do is clearly communicate your needs. If you are pursuing LEED certification, make sure your suppliers know that. It will eliminate confusion and ensure you get what you desire. For distributors, contractors, and suppliers, if you have any doubts, ASK! Make sure you understand what is being requested. If its unrealistic (formaldehyde free particleboard), make sure you discuss this with the spec writer. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

LEED Programs LEED-NC: New Commercial Construction and Major Renovation Projects LEED-EB: Existing Building Projects LEED-CI: Commercial Interior Projects LEED-CS: Core and Shell Projects LEED-H: Homes LEED-ND: Neighborhood Development Our presentation today has focused on what is commonly referred to as LEED, but is more formally known as LEED-NC. This was developed for new construction or major renovations. USGBC is working on other pilot rating systems, which focus on existing builidings, commercial interiors, core and shell, and even residential construction. These are not yet finalized, but are in pilot testing stage, so we can expect to see them relatively soon. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

LEED Myths, Misunderstandings, and Miscommunications
LEED means FSC! LEED requires formaldehyde free! Doors get you the point! FSC-certified Veneer is all I need! You can decide to get LEED-certified partway through the project! Customer may request use of FSC-cert wood, but that does NOT mean the project is going for LEED certification, or that all doors must be environmental class. LEED is very specific in its requirements for no added UF in composite fiber products Doors are only a part of the equation….most points are ‘materials cost’ basis and doors are only a part of the total cost of materials and products.. FSC-certified veneer alone will not enable a door to get FSC certification, nor can veneer cost alone be used in the calculation; once we use FSC-certified veneer, it loses it’s CoC certification and is no longer certified. Entire door must be CoC certified. Careful, advance planning is the best chance to be successful in achieving certification, and result in an easier, smoother process. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

LEED Voluntary program designed by the USGBC Marshfield Door Systems does not give points - no one can Marshfield Door Systems does provide doors that assist in satisfying point criteria Be aware of conflicting information Plan ahead Customer may request use of FSC-cert wood, but that does NOT mean the project is going for LEED certification, or that all doors must be environmental class. LEED is very specific in its requirements for no added UF in composite fiber products Doors are only a part of the equation….most points are ‘materials cost’ basis and doors are only a part of the total cost of materials and products.. FSC-certified veneer alone will not enable a door to get FSC certification, nor can veneer cost alone be used in the calculation; once we use FSC-certified veneer, it loses it’s CoC certification and is no longer certified. Entire door must be CoC certified. Careful, advance planning is the best chance to be successful in achieving certification, and result in an easier, smoother process. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

Other LEED Systems Thank You Our presentation today has focused on what is commonly referred to as LEED, but is more formally known as LEED-NC. This was developed for new construction or major renovations. USGBC is working on other pilot rating systems, which focus on existing builidings, commercial interiors, core and shell, and even residential construction. These are not yet finalized, but are in pilot testing stage, so we can expect to see them relatively soon. 11/8/2018 Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc

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