[Greenbuilding] Cabinet question

[Sandra (Sandi) Morgan]

Hi to everyone,

I've been involved in a question with another cabinet mfg.  We're having 
some difficulty with the following:

This question deals with LEED Credit 4.4 Low Emitting Composite and 
Agrifiber Materials

                Most cabinets/cabinet lines can be produced using all NAF 
Composite materials such as plywood and particle board.  I think I can get 
NAF MDF as well but that is still to be determined.  My question is this.we 
have a contemporary line that uses reconstituted veneers.  These veneers 
have E1 levels of formaldehyde in them, less than .1ppm.  There is no way 
around it, that is how they make them.  If a dealer buys this line of 
cabinetry and they are sourcing cabinets for a LEED project, can we still 
help some for Credit 4.4 if we use a cabinet case that meets the Low 
Emitting Composite material criteria.  The follow up question is more 
important.if we don't qualify for any help, does using this reconstituted 
veneer mean they cannot claim ANY 4.4 credit on the whole job.sort of an all 
or nothing scenario.

Would anyone care to comment or share an opinion?  We'd really appreciate 
the input.