Reuse lumber from concrete forms
Form lumber can be used for framing or outbuildings
There's no need to waste lumber used to make concrete forms. Putting it to another use reduces construction waste. Forms should be well coated with low-VOCVolatile organic compound. An organic compound that evaporates readily into the atmosphere; as defined by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, VOCs are organic compounds that volatize and then become involved in photochemical smog production. form-release oil, or protected by polyethylene to keep it free of concrete and easier to use later.
Green points
LEED for HomesLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED for Homes is the residential green building program from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). While this program is primarily designed for and applicable to new home projects, major gut rehabs can qualify.
: Up to 3 points for reducing construction waste (MR 3).
NGBSNational Green Building Standard Based on the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines and passed through ANSI. This standard can be applied to both new homes, remodeling projects, and additions.
/ICC-700: 4 points for storing and reusing scrap building materials (603.3); 6 points for a construction waste management planPlan that addresses the collection and disposal of waste generated during construction or renovation, usually including the collection and storage of recyclable materials.
(605.1).
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