Green Approved Products for the National Green Building Standard
Green Approved Products for the National Green Building Standard

Approved Products - National Green Building Standard

Product Name: ALLJOIST® Series Products
Product Manufacturer: Boise Cascade, LLC

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Practice NumberPracticePoints Available with this ProductAdditional Conditions of Use to Earn PointsManufacturer's Comments
606.1Biobased products are used. 8 points maximum awarded.6To earn 6 points this product must be at least 1% of the construction material cost AND another bio-based product, also at 1% of material cost, must be used. Lesser points are available at the 0.5% level.AllJoist products have consistent dimensions and wieght and are lighter and stronger than dimensional lumber.
606.2(2)A minimum of 2 wood or wood-based products used for major elements are certified to the requirements of a recognized product program.4To earn 4 points a second certified wood product must also be used as a major element for 4 points. Lesser points available for use with a minor element.AllJoists products are manufactured from wood certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).
607.1Products containing fewer materials are used to achieve the same end-use requirements as conventional products.3At least 80% of joists in the building is this product.AllJoist products have approximately 35% greater bending strength and 95% greater stiffness while using 36% less wood fiber than dimensional lumber.
901.4(2-6)A minimum of 85% of material within a product group (i.e., wood structural panels, countertops, composite trim/doors, custom woodwork, and/or component closet shelving) is manufactured in accordance with the following. 10 points maximum awarded.4A minimum of 85% of joists in the building is this product.AllJoist products contain no added urea formaldehyde.