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National Roofing Contractors Assn. offers guide for LEED v4 provisions

National Roofing Contractors Assn. offers guide for LEED v4 provisions

Document provides background, descriptions of possible roofing credits


By Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor | November 17, 2014
525kW BIPV CoolPly commercial roofing system which provides clean energy to the
525kW BIPV CoolPly commercial roofing system which provides clean energy to the Patriots Place Complex adjacent to the Gillette

National Roofing Contractors Association has released LEED v4: Roofing-related Provisions, a document that examines the roofing-related provisions of LEED v4.

The publication offers background information, descriptions of possible roofing-related credits and prerequisites for rating systems for the Building Design and Construction and Building Operations and Maintenance categories. It also includes a listing of typical LEED-related submittals and explains which roofing-related provisions have changed in LEED v4 compared to previous LEED editions.

Launched in November 2013, LEED v4 is a significant overhaul of the rating system. It includes a reworking of materials and resources credits to incorporate disclosure of environmental and health effects. It also addresses the potential toxicity of building product ingredients.

(http://www.nrca.net/RoofingNews/nrca-releases-publication-to-provide-information-about-leed-v4-provisions.10-29-2014.3585/Details/Story)

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