Earning Points

By adopting environmentally friendly building practices, you’ll satisfy your customers, build homes well suited to the future and earn points with green certification programs. The NAHB estimates that the percentage of green buildings is expected to double in the next five years to a $70 billion industry. To help you keep pace and earn green points, Huber Engineered Woods is pleased to offer green building solutions with outstanding brands including AdvanTech® and ZIP System®. Not only will they help you score points with certification programs and customers alike, but they’ll also help you build with exceptional efficiency.

NATIONAL GREEN BUILDING STANDARD
Chapter 6: Resource Efficiency
606.1Biobased products are used. 8 points maximum awarded.AdvanTech® flooring, sheathing and rim board are engineered wood products.6 points
606.2(1)A minimum of 2 wood or wood-based products used for minor elements are certified to the requirements of a recognized product program.AdvanTech flooring, sheathing and rim board are certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).3 points
606.2(2)A minimum of 2 wood or wood-based products used for major elements are certified to the requirements of a recognized product program.AdvanTech flooring, sheathing and rim board are certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).4 points
606.3Materials used for major components are manufactured using a min. of 33% of the primary manufacturing process energy from renewable sources, combustible waste sources, or renewable energy credits (RECs).AdvanTech flooring, sheathing and rim board. More than 60% of the net energy used to manufacture AdvanTech® products is recovered from waste of the manufacturing process.2 points
607.1Products containing fewer materials are used to achieve the same end-use requirements as conventional products.AdvanTech flooring, sheathing and rim board are engineered wood products that are made using small, fast growing trees and are more environmentally friendly than plywood products that use old growth trees.3 points
608.1Indigenous materials are used for major elements of the building. (1) one type of material (2) for each additional materialAdvanTech flooring, sheathing and rim board. Check with your local retailer to determine if your project qualifies for this category based on your project location’s proximity to Huber manufacturing location.10 points maximum
Chapter 9: Indoor Environmental Quality
901.4(1)Structural use plywood per PS 1 or PS 2. OSB per PS 2. All marked Exposure 1 or Exterior.AdvanTech® flooring and sheathing, are Exposure 1 rated.Mandatory
901.4(2)A minimum of 85% of material within a product group (i.e., wood structural panels, countertops, composite trim/doors, custom woodwork, and/or component closet shelving) is manufactured in accordance with the following. 10 points maximum awarded.AdvanTech flooring, sheathing and rim board contain no urea-formaldehyde resins.4 points
NAHB MODEL GREEN HOME BUILDING GUIDELINES
Section: Resource Efficiency
2.8.1Requires the use of products that are locally available.AdvanTech flooring, sheathing and rim board. Check with your local retailer to determine if your project qualifies for this category based on your project location’s proximity to Huber manufacturing location.5 points
Section: Indoor Environmental Quality
5.1.5Requires wood products to be certified to low emitting formaldehyde emission standards and for no urea-formaldehyde resins to be used.AdvanTech flooring, sheathing and rim board. Contains no added urea-formaldehyde resin.6 points
5.3.8Requires moisture content of subflooring to meet industry standards prior to installation of finished flooring.AdvanTech flooring is manufactured to provide superior moisture resistance.4 points
EARTH CRAFT HOUSE
Section: Resource Efficient Design
Floor joists @ 24 in. centers (all floors)AdvanTech® flooring can be used at both 24 and 19.2 in. centers.5 points
Section: Indoor Air Quality
Subflooring urea-formaldehyde freeAdvanTech flooring contains no ureaformaldehyde.1 point
Section: Bonus Points
Use building materials extracted, processed and manufactured with 500 miles of site (0.5 pts each, max 5 pts)AdvanTech® flooring, sheathing and rim board. Check with your local retailer to determine if your project qualifies for this category based on your project location’s proximity to Huber manufacturing location.0.5 points per item