[Greenbuilding] [BULK] Re: formaldehyde-free ply wood

[Lawrence Lile]

>Interior grade plywood (sheet products) has traditionally (or
conventionally) used urea-formaldehyde glues. Think horse urine. It off
gases in large quantities, smells, and is recognized as unhealthy. It
should banned.


EEEWW! Yuck! 

Agreed, Phenol-Formaldehyde exterior grade plywood or OSB would be allowed under LEED rules calling for low-emitting materials.  Nothing says you can't use exterior grade materials indoors.  

--Lawrence Lile