Green Building
Sun Mountain is a strong advocate for green building, prioritizing the conservation and protection of the environment throughout both our manufacturing and processes and the use of raw materials. We believe that wood is the ultimate renewable resource, especially when sourced from sustainable forestry practices. Wood not only contributes to the health of the environment but also provides excellent insulation and energy conservation benefits for building envelopes. All wood used by Sun Mountain is sourced from well-managed, sustainable forests, where for every tree harvested, two are often planted in its place.
Materials and Resources
| LEED Credit | Points | Applies Towards | Qualifies When |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 1 | Recycled Content, 10% post-consumer | Reclaimed lumber is specified on doors and mouldings |
| 4.2 | 1 | Recycled Content, 20% post-consumer | Reclaimed lumber is specified on doors and mouldings |
| 5.1 | 1 | Regional Materials, 10% within 500 miles | Jobside is located within 500 miles of Sun Mountain and lumber is harvested within 500 miles of jobsite. Confirm with Sun Mountain at time of order. |
| 5.2 | 1 | Regional Materials, 20% within 500 miles | Jobsite is located within 500 miles of Sun Mountain and lumber is harvested within 500 miles of jobsite. Confirm with Sun Mountain at time of order. |
| 7 | 1 | Certified Wood, 50% of all wood products | Certified lumber (available in most species) is specified for doors and mouldings. Upon request, Sun Mountain can provide certification paperwork to claim this credit. |
Indoor Environment Quality
| LEED Credit | Points | Applies Towards | Qualifies When |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 1 | Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives less than 30 g/L VOC | All Sun Mountain-manufactured wood products qualify for this credit. Sun Mountain uses low-VOC, no formaldehyde resins in these products. |
| 4.2 | 1 | Low-Emitting Materials, Coatings less than 185 g/L VOC | A water-base or oil-base finish is specified from Sun Mountain. This is accomplished via a custom color match to the customer’s specifications. |
| 4.4 | 1 | Low-Emitting Materials, Composite Woods (no formaldehyde resins) | All Sun Mountain-manufactured wood products qualify for this credit. |