Palgrave Brown and
the Environment
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2.
Responsible Sourcing of Materials
Aim. To recognise and encourage the
specification of responsibly sourced
materials for key building elements.
Basic Building Element.
This has twice the weighting of the
finishing elements. Timber
demonstrates compliance via
sustainable sourcing certification
schemes. If the Palgrave Brown
recommended solution is used the
following certification is available
from us.
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Material
|
Proof of Responsible
Sourcing |
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Frame |
N/A |
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Floor Joists |
PEFC |
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Plywood Deck |
PEFC |
|
Softwood
Tongue and Groove Boards |
FSC |
|
Roof |
PEFC |
|
External Wall
Cladding |
FSC |
|
Internal
Walls CLS |
PEFC |
|
Foundation/substructure |
N/A |
|
Staircase
trunk |
FSC |
Finishing Elements
|
Material
|
Proof of Responsible
Sourcing |
|
Stair
balustrading |
FSC |
|
Windows |
FSC |
|
External and
Internal Doors |
N/A |
|
Skirting |
FSC |
|
Panelling |
N/A |
|
Furniture |
N/A |
|
Fascias |
N/A |
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