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: Cultured Stone®, ProStone® Masonry Veneer Products
Product Manufacturer: Owens Corning

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Practice NumberPracticePoints Available with this ProductAdditional Conditions of Use to Earn PointsManufacturer's Comments
601.7Building materials/assemblies do not require additional site applied material for finishing. 12 points max. awarded.2 - 5To award five points this product must be used for at least 90% of the wall cladding material. To award two points this product must be used for at least 50% of the wall cladding materials.Cultured Stone® and ProStone® manufactured stone veneers meet AC-51 criteria, the strictest requirements in the industry.
604.1(2)Building materials w/ recycled content are used for at least 2 major components.2Points awarded for 2 products w/ recycled content. This product must be used for more than 50% of the wall covering and another major component with at least 25% recycled content is also required for 2 points. Cultured Stone has 35% recycled content and ProStone has a minimum of 50% recycle content. Use of ProStone® with another major component with at least 50% recycled content earns 4 points. 
604.1(1)Building materials w/ recycled content are used for at least 2 minor components.1-2Points awarded for 2 products w/ recycled content. Use of another minor component with at least 25% recycled content required for 1 point. Cultured Stone has 35% recycled content and ProStone has a minimum of 50% recycle content. Use of ProStone® with another component with at least 50% recycled content earns 2 points.Cultured Stone® and ProStone® manufactured stone veneers meet AC-51 criteria, the strictest requirements in the industry.