[Greenbuilding] bamboo, formaldehyde

[David Bergman]

I queried Plyboo and was told that there is indeed a very small 
amount of added UF in their current standard production. "The amounts 
are so small that they are barely detectable (averaging around 0.006 
mg/L for the 3/4" 3-ply), so from a health and safety point of view 
they are completely fine. " They do not, though, satisfy the LEED 
no-added-UF point.

Also, he says they are getting all their sheet goods to zero 
formaldehyde (meaning added UF, presumably) within the next 6-8 months.

So it sounds to me (until others tell me otherwise) that, at least in 
terms of the UF criterion, Plyboo is a decent choice now and will be 
competitive with EcoTimber shorty.

(I have no vested interest in Plyboo, btw. I posed the question 
because I have some spec'd out in two current projects.)

David
DAVID BERGMAN ARCHITECT / FIRE & WATER LIGHTING + FURNITURE
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