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: Versa-LamĀ®/Versa-StudĀ® Laminated Veneer Lumber
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.Versa-Lam and Versa-Stud products have consistent dimensions an weight and are lighter and stronger than dimensional lumber.
606.2(1)A minimum of 2 wood or wood-based products used for minor elements are certified to the requirements of a recognized product program.3To earn 3 points a second certified wood product must also be used as a minor element.Versa-Lam and Versa-Stud 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 structural composite lumber in the building is this product.Versa-Lam and Versa-Stud products have approximately 35% greater bending strength while using 49% 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 structural composite lumber in the building is this product.Versa-Lam and Versa-Stud products contain no added urea formaldehyde.