| LEED
Credit Category | Contribution | Points |
| Materials and Resources | | |
MR Credit 4.1 Recycled Content: 10% | All Knauf Insulation fiber glass insulation products are
manufactured using a minimum of 55% “post-consumer” recovered
materials. | 1 point |
MR Credit 4.2 Recycled Content: 20% | All Knauf Insulation fiber glass insulation products are
manufactured using a minimum of 55% “post-consumer” recovered
materials. | 1 point in addition to MR Credit 4.1 |
MR Credit 5.1 Regional Materials: 10% Extracted,
Processed and Manufactured Regionally | All Knauf Insulation fiber glass insulation products
are produced in Shelbyville, IN,
Lanett, AL or Shasta Lake, CA which may be within 500 miles of the
project. | 1 point |
MR Credit 5.2 Regional Materials: 20% Extracted,
Processed and Manufactured Regionally | All Knauf Insulation fiber glass insulation products are
produced in Shelbyville, IN,
Lanett, AL or Shasta Lake, CA which may be within 500 miles of the
project. | 1 point in addition to
MR Credit 5.1 |
| Energy and the
Atmosphere | | |
EA Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance | All Knauf fiber glass insulation
products
help reduce building energy demand and compliance with energy
codes. | 1-10 points |
| Indoor Environmental
Quality | | |
EQ Prerequisite
3 Acoustical Performance | Knauf Insulation building and HVAC insulations are
critical components for reducing noise and improving room
sound quality. | Prerequisite |
EQ Credit 3.2 Indoor Air Quality | All Knauf fiber glass insulation products are
GREENGUARD Certified for low VOC emissions. | 1 point |
EQ Credit 7.1 Thermal Comfort | Knauf Insulation building and HVAC
distribution insulations are critical components for increased
thermal comfort. | 1 point |
EQ Credit 9 Enhanced Acoustical Performance | Knauf Insulation building and HVAC insulations are
critical components for reducing noise and improving room
sound quality. | 1-2 points |
EQ Credit 10 Mold Prevention | Knauf Insulation fiber glass insulation products do not promote
mold growth when tested in accordance with ASTM C 1338. | 1 point |
| Innovation and
Design | | |
ID Credit 1-1.4 Innovation in Design | GREENGUARD Children and Schools Certified and
verified to be formaldehyde free. Knauf Insulation products
can be used in innovative designs that have both environmental and
helth benefits. | 1 point |