US Architectural Products recieves acknowledgement from BuildingGreen.com for Versaroc Cement-Bonded Particleboard

What makes this product green:

LEED Credits:
IEQ Credit 3 - Construction IAQ
Management Plan
IEQ Credit 4 - Low-Emitting Materials

Versaroc Cement-Bonded Particleboard
Versaroc® from U.S. Architectural Products is a structural cement-bonded particleboard
made with mineralized wood particles and portland cement. It can be worked with typical carpentry tools; fasteners should be treated for corrosion resistance.

The formaldehyde-free, termite-resistant, noncombustible product is available in stock nominal ("uncalibrated") thicknesses of 10 mm (3/8"), 12 mm (1/2"), and 19 mm (3/4"); several other thicknesses may be special-ordered. "Calibrated" stock is sanded to more precise thicknesses for applications requiring tighter tolerances.

These boards are available square-edged in 48" widths; or tongue-and-groove in 46-1/2" widths for thickness of 16 mm (5/8") or more. Stocked length is 96"; shorter or longer boards (up to 120") are available by special order, as are widths less than 48" square or 46-1/2" tongueand- groove. All orders can be factory-sealed on all surfaces with an acrylic paint sealer.

Due to the energy intensity of the cement content, this product should not be considered a green substitute for particleboard except where significant resistance to fire, moisture, termites, or vermin are required.

Versaroc Cement-Bonded Particleboard
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What makes this product green: Releases minimal pollutants
LEED Credits:
IEQ Credit 3 - Construction IAQ Management Plan
IEQ Credit 4 - Low-Emitting Material

Green Attributes > Release minimal pollutants

Versaroc® from U.S. Architectural Products is a structural cement-bonded particleboard made with mineralized wood particles and portland cement. It can be worked with typical carpentry tools; fasteners should be treated for corrosion resistance. The formaldehyde-free, termite-resistant, noncombustible product is available in stock nominal ("uncalibrated") thicknesses of 10 mm (3/8"), 12 mm (1/2"), and 19 mm (3/4"); several other thicknesses may be special-ordered. "Calibrated" stock is sanded to more precise thicknesses for
applications requiring tighter tolerances. These boards are available square-edged in 48" widths; or tongue-and-groove in 46-1/2" widths for thickness of 16 mm (5/8") or more. Stocked length is 96"; shorter or longer boards (up to 120") are available by special order, as are widths less than 48" square or 46-1/2" tongueand- groove. All orders can be factory-sealed on all surfaces with an acrylic paint sealer. Due to the energy intensity of the cement content, this product should not be considered a green substitute for particleboard except where