Certification
Green Certified Product Detail

NGBS point-worthy green home building products for NGBS Green Certification.

Weyerhaeuser Flooring and Sheathing--Edge(TM), Edge Gold(TM), Radiant Barrier

Product Information

Every Weyerhaeuser Edge™ panel is strong, stiff, and stable—it’s manufactured flat, installs flat, stays flat, and has been engineered to precise specifications to resist problems like cupping, warping, and sagging.

Certifications

 
     
      NGBS 2015
      Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
      606.1 Biobased products are used. 8 points maximum awarded. 3, 6 To earn 6 points, this product must be at least 1% of the construction material cost AND another biobased product, also at 1% of material cost, must be used. Lesser points are available at the 0.5% level.

      Weyerhaeuser flooring and sheathing products are made from trees, a natural and renewable resource.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      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. 3, 4 To 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.

      Weyerhaeuser manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Canada are independently certified to sustainable forestry standards as well as all Weyerhaeuser timberlands, ensuring the availability of forests for future generations.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      606.3 Materials used for major components are manufactured using a min. of 33% of the primary manufacturing process energy from renewable sources, combustible waste sources, or renewable energy credits (RECs). 2 Product must be used as a major component of the building.

      More than half of the energy needed to make Weyerhaeuser building materials comes from by-products of the manufacturing process.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      608.1 Products containing fewer materials are used to achieve the same end use requirements. 3 At least 80% of sheathing in the building is this product.

      On average, we use 99% of each log to produce Weyerhaeuser wood products, additional wood products,and energy.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      610.1.2.1 A product with improved environmental impact measures compared to another product is selected. 3 None.
      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. 4 A minimum of 85% of OSB in the building is this product.

      Urea formaldehyde resins are not added to any of our products.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      NGBS 2020
      Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
      606.1(1-3) Biobased products are used. 8 points maximum awarded. 3, 6 To earn 6 points, this product must be at least 1% of the construction material cost AND another biobased product, also at 1% of material cost, must be used. Lesser points are available at the 0.5% level.

      Weyerhaeuser flooring and sheathing products are made from trees, a natural and renewable resource.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      606.2(2) At least 2 responsible or certified wood-based products are used as major components of the building. 4 points available. 3, 4 To earn 4 points, a second certified wood product must also be used as a major element. Lesser points available for use with a minor element.

      Weyerhaeuser manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Canada are independently certified to sustainable forestry standards as well as all Weyerhaeuser timberlands, ensuring the availability of forests for future generations.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      606.3 Materials manufactured using =33% of the primary manufacturing process energy derived from renewable sources, combustible waste sources, or renewable energy credits are used as major components of the building. 2 points awarded per material; 6 points max. 2 Product must be used as a major component of the building.

      More than half of the energy needed to make Weyerhaeuser building materials comes from by-products of the manufacturing process.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      608.1(2) Engineered wood or engineered steel products are used in place of conventional products. 3 points awarded per material. 3 At least 80% of the flooring are these products.

      On average, we use 99% of each log to produce Weyerhaeuser wood products, additional wood products,and energy.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      610.1.2.1 A product with improved environmental impact measures compared to another product(s) intended for the same use is selected. 2 points for product with 4 impact measures; 3 points for product with 5 impact measures. 10 points max. 3 None.
      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. 4 A minimum of 85% of OSB in the building is this product.

      Urea formaldehyde resins are not added to any of our products.

      Manufacturer’s Comments