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HomeGreen Certified ProductsWeyerhaeuser Joists--Trus Joist® TimberStrand® LSL, Trus Joist® Parallam® PSL, Microllam® LVL

Weyerhaeuser Joists--Trus Joist® TimberStrand® LSL, Trus Joist® Parallam® PSL, Microllam® LVL

Weyerhaeuser Joists--Trus Joist® TimberStrand® LSL, Trus Joist® Parallam® PSL, Microllam® LVL

Product Information:

Engineered to provide strength and consistency, Tru Joists are a key part of making a high-performance floor. TJI joists are light weight and come in long lengths, which makes them faster and easier to install than traditional framing.

Certifications:

2015 NGBS
Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
601.2.2 Higher grade or higher strength of the same materials than commonly speciifed are used and compoonent sizes are reduced. 3 Product must be used as part of a system resulting in joist spacings at 24" OC or more or used as headers that have been designed and sized for the loads.

Manufacturer's Comments:

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, 6 To earn 6 points this product must be at least 1% of the construction material cost AND another biobased product, also at 1% of material cost, must be used. Lesser points are available at the 0.5% level.

Manufacturer's Comments: Weyerhaeuser products are made from trees, a natural and renewable resource.
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: Weyerhaeuser manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Canada are independently certified to sustainable forestry standards as well as all Weyerhaeuser timberlands, ensuring the availability of forests for future generations.
606.3

Materials are used for major components of the building that are manufactured using a minimum of 33% of the primary manufacturing process energy derived from renewable sources, combustible waste sources, or renewable energy credits (RECs).

 2 Products must be used as a major component of the building.

Manufacturer's Comments: Product must be used as a major component of the building.
608.1(2) Engineered wood products are used. 3 At least 80% of structural composite lumber in the building is this product.

Manufacturer's Comments: On average, we use 99% of each log to produce Weyerhaeuser wood products, additional wood products,and energy.
610.1.2.1 A product with improved environmental impact measures compared to another product is selected. 2 None.

Manufacturer's Comments: Framing a house with wood products uses 16% less embodied energy than a house built with steel or concrete and releases 25% fewer CO2 emissions. (CORRIM)
611.1 Product manufacturer's operations and environmental management practices are registered to ISO 14001. 2 Points are awarded at 1 point per one percent of building material costs. Material cost breakdown to be verified and points adjusted to reflect actual percentage of all products from 14001 facilities.

Manufacturer's Comments: Weyerhaeuser is committed to reducing our environmental footprint. Since 1999, Weyerhaeuser has reduced water usage by 27%, waste going into landfills by 49%, and energy consumption by 23%.
901.4(2-6)

A minimum of 85% of material within a product group (i.e., wood structural panels, countertops, composite trim/doors, custom woodwork, and/or component closet shelving) is manufactured in accordance with the following.

10 points maximum awarded.

 4 A minimum of 85% of structural composite lumber in the building is this product.

Manufacturer's Comments: Urea formaldehyde resins are not added to any of our products.
2020 NGBS
Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
601.2(2) Higher-grade or higher strength of the same material than commonly specified for structural elements is used. 3 Product must be used as part of a system resulting in joist spacings at 24" OC or more or used as headers that have been designed and sized for the loads.

Manufacturer's Comments:

606.1(1-3) Biobased products are used. 8 points maximum awarded. 3, 6 To earn 6 points this product must be at least 1% of the construction material cost AND another biobased product, also at 1% of material cost, must be used. Lesser points are available at the 0.5% level.

Manufacturer's Comments:

606.2(2) At least 2 responsible or certified wood-based products are used as major components of the building. 4 points available. 3 To earn 3 points, a second certified wood product must also be used as a minor element.

Manufacturer's Comments: Weyerhaeuser manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Canada are independently certified to sustainable forestry standards as well as all Weyerhaeuser timberlands, ensuring the availability of forests for future generations.
606.3 Materials manufactured using =33% of the primary manufacturing process energy derived from renewable sources, combustible waste sources, or renewable energy credits are used as major components of the building. 2 points awarded per material; 6 points max. 2 Products must be used as a major component of the building.

Manufacturer's Comments:

608.1(2) Engineered wood or engineered steel products are used in place of conventional products. 3 points awarded per material. 3 At least 80% of structural composite lumber in the building is this product.

Manufacturer's Comments: On average, we use 99% of each log to produce Weyerhaeuser wood products, additional wood products,and energy.
610.1.2.1 A product with improved environmental impact measures compared to another product(s) intended for the same use is selected. 2 points for product with 4 impact measures; 3 points for product with 5 impact measures. 10 points max. 2 None.

Manufacturer's Comments:

612.1 The aggregate value of building products from registered ISO 14001 or equivalent production facilities is =1% of the estimated total building materials cost. 1 point awarded per %; 10 points max. 2 Points are awarded at 1 point per one percent of building material costs. Material cost breakdown to be verified and points adjusted to reflect actual percentage of all products from 14001 facilities.

Manufacturer's Comments: Weyerhaeuser is committed to reducing our environmental footprint. Since 1999, Weyerhaeuser has reduced water usage by 27%, waste going into landfills by 49%, and energy consumption by 23%.
901.4(2-6) A minimum of 85% of material within a product group (i.e., wood structural panels, countertops, composite trim/doors, custom woodwork, and/or component closet shelving) is manufactured in accordance with the following. 10 points maximum awarded. 4 A minimum of 85% of structural composite lumber in the building is this product.

Manufacturer's Comments: Urea formaldehyde resins are not added to any of our products.

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