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Summary of Potential LEED Credits for Surface iQ Wallcoverings

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), provides a common set of standards for environmentally sustainable construction. In terms of evaluating LEED points with the use of wallcoverings, it is important to note that LEED rates projects, not products, therefore a product cannot carry its own LEED rating. However, the use of certain wallcoverings may contribute to LEED points in several categories. LEED credits are earned when a product or group of products are combined to achieve a specific end result (indoor air quality, recycled content, etc). The very best we can do as a wallcovering manufacturer is to point out those categories where our products may contribute to LEED points. Surface iQ is eligible for these categories:  

Materials & Resources

Credit 2.1: Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% From Landfill

Recycle and/or salvage at least 50% by weight or volume of construction,demolition and packaging debris. Len-Tex cores and package wraps are recyclable; recovered material may also be returned to the mill for WTE thermal recycling.

Credit 5.1: Local/Regional Materials, 20% Manufactured Regionally

Specify a minimum of 20% of building materials (by cost) manufactured (final assembly/installation) regionally within a radius of 500 miles. For projects within a 500 mile radius of Len-Tex manufacturing in North Walpole, NH, the use of Surface iQ may contribute to this credit.

Innovation & Design

Credit 1.1-1.4: Intended to provide projects the opportunity to be awarded up to 4 additional credit points for exceptional performance, above the requirements set by the LEED rating system. Proposals may be submitted stating benefits of using Len-Tex Surface iQ PVC-free wallcovering with Cradle-to-Cradle Silver certification.