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

CertainTeed and Wolverine Cedar Impressions

Product Information

Classically styled homes carry with them an air of distinction, and a stately bearing, no matter what their size or location. Cedar Impressions® shingles enhance the look with the elegant, yet subtle appearance of finely crafted cedar shingles.

Certifications

 
     
      NGBS 2015
      Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
      601.7 Prefinished building materials or assemblies listed below have no additonal site-applied finishing material are installed. 1, 2, or 5 For 5 points, 90% or more of the installed wall coverings must be this product. For 2 points, 50 - 90% of the installed wall coverings must be this product. For 1 point, 35 - 50% of the installed wall coverings must be this product.

      CertainTeed Vinyl and Polymer products come pre-colored and do not require additional finish.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      602.1.6 Termite-resistant materials are used in portions of the building. 2, 4, or 6 To earn 2 points, product is used in conjunction with other termite-resistant materials for the first 2 feet of all the foundation, floor, and structural wall, wall cladding, and exterior deck components in zones with slight to moderate termite infestation. Four points are awarded when used in conjunction with other termite-resistant materials for the first 3 ft in moderate to heavy termite zones, and 6 points are awarded for use with other termite resistnat materials for all of the foundation, floor, and structural wall, wall cladding, and exterior deck components in areas of very heavy termites.
      610.1.2.1 A product with improved environmental impact measures compared to another product is selected. 2 Points are available when Cedar Impressions are chosen over brick,stucco, generic vinyl based on information at www.certainteed.com/resources/FC_LCA_Report_FC057.pdf The material compared to must be one suitable and reasonable for the building and the local market.

      Cedar Impressions are a more environmentally preferable product based upon the use of the Life Cycle Assessment performed on the product.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      611.1 Product manufacturer's operations and environmental management practices are registered to ISO 14001. 1-3 Points are awarded at 1 point per one percent of building material costs. Material cost breakdown to be verified and points adjusted to reflect actual percentage of all products from 14001 facilities.

      The CertainTeed plant that produces Cedar Impressions products are ISO 14001 Certified.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      NGBS 2020
      Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
      601.7 Prefinished building materials or assemblies listed 1, 2, or 5 For 5 points, 90% or more of the installed wall coverings must be this product. For 2 points, 50 - 90% of the installed wall coverings must be this product. For 1 point, 35 - 50% of the installed wall coverings must be this product.

      CertainTeed Vinyl and Polymer products come pre-colored and do not require additional finish.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      602.1.6 Termite-resistant materials are used in portions of the building. 2, 4, or 6 To earn 2 points, product is used in conjunction with other termite-resistant materials for the first 2 feet of all the foundation, floor, and structural wall, wall cladding, and exterior deck components in zones with slight to moderate termite infestation. Four points are awarded when used in conjunction with other termite-resistant materials for the first 3 ft in moderate to heavy termite zones, and 6 points are awarded for use with other termite resistnat materials for all of the foundation, floor, and structural wall, wall cladding, and exterior deck components in areas of very heavy termites.
      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. 2 Points are available when Cedar Impressions are chosen over brick,stucco, generic vinyl based on information at www.certainteed.com/resources/FC_LCA_Report_FC057.pdf The material compared to must be one suitable and reasonable for the building and the local market.

      Cedar Impressions are a more environmentally preferable product based upon the use of the Life Cycle Assessment performed on the product.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      612.1 The aggregate value of building products from registered ISO 14001 or equivalent production facilities is =1% of the estimated total building materials cost. 1 point awarded per %; 10 points max. 1-3 Points are awarded at 1 point per one percent of building material costs. Material cost breakdown to be verified and points adjusted to reflect actual percentage of all products from 14001 facilities.

      The CertainTeed plant that produces Cedar Impressions products are ISO 14001 Certified.

      Manufacturer’s Comments