Green Certified Products

Boise Cascade Versa-Rim® Rimboard

Boise Cascade Versa-Rim® Rimboard

Product Information:

VERSA-RIM®, VERSA-STRAND® and Boise OSB rimboards are one-step rim boards designed specifically for the Simple Framing System®. These rimboards come in depths that match BCI® Joists and long lengths.

Certifications:

2015 NGBS
Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
606.1

The following biobased products are used:

  1. certified solid wood in accordance with Section 606.2
  2. engineered wood
  3. bamboo
  4. cotton
  5. cork
  6. straw
  7. natural fiber products made from crops (soy-based, corn-based)
  8. products with the minimum biobased contents of the USDA 7 CFR Part 2902
  9. other biobased materials with a minimum of 50% biobased content (by weight or volume)

8 points maximum awarded. 3 points is the minimum score. Additional points listed in 606.1(3) cannot be claimed unless 3 points are claimed for 606.1(1) or 6 points for 606.1(2).

3 To earn 3 points, this product must be at least 0.5% of the construction material cost and another biobased product, also at 0.5% of material cost, must be used.

Manufacturer's Comments: Versa-Rim has consistent dimensions and weight and is lighter and stronger than dimensional lumber.

606.2(1)

Where a minimum of two certified wood-based products are used for minor elements of the building, such as all trim, cabinetry, or millwork.

3 To earn 3 points, a second certified wood product must also be used as a minor element.

Manufacturer's Comments: Versa-Rim is manufactured from wood certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).

2020 NGBS
Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
606.1(1) At least 2 types of biobased products are used, each for more than 0.5% of the project's projected building material cost. 3 points max. 3 To earn 3 points, this product must be at least 0.5% of the construction material cost and another biobased product, also at 0.5% of material cost, must be used.

Manufacturer's Comments: To earn 3 points, this product must be at least 0.5% of the construction material cost and another biobased product, also at 0.5% of material cost, must be used.

606.2(1) At least 2 responsible or certified wood-based products are used as minor components of the building. 3 points available. 3 To earn 3 points, a second certified wood product must also be used as a minor element.

Manufacturer's Comments: Versa-Rim is manufactured from wood certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).

Terms of Use | Privacy Policy

© 2025. Home Innovation Research Labs. All rights reserved. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Website Design & Development by JET Advertising.