Building Green with Wood
iLevel, our wood products business, offers several solutions to meet the needs of builders committed to green construction. Most iLevel products and services are eligible for points under most major green-building standards. iLevel has also taken the lead in developing products, software and support services for builders to help them meet the requirements of these standards, including ENERGY STAR®.
ENERGY-EFFICIENT MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
iLevel is making it easier for builders to construct homes using more energy-efficient materials and techniques. This year, iLevel introduced its Insulated Series in select markets to help meet the new 2011 federal ENERGY STAR® Homes and 2009 International Energy Conservation Code. This integrated set of preassembled headers, rim board and corners deliver higher insulating values, reduce thermal bridging and optimize materials and labor.
iLevel promotes innovative construction techniques, such as NextPhase® Site Solutions, which can reduce jobsite waste by up to 50 percent by optimizing design, material cuts and assembly. Builders using NextPhase can receive credits under major green building standards, including the National Green Building Standard™ and LEED® for Homes.
NAHB "GREEN" DESIGNATION
Weyerhaeuser's entire iLevel product line was the first to receive a "green" designation from the National Association of Home Builders Research Center and was certified in early 2009 for use under the National Green Building Standard. Green credits are pre-approved by NAHB and then a certificate is given to builders as proof of the green characteristics of iLevel products. The builder can use those certificates with code authorities and others to obtain 'green' designations. As this standard continues to grow in popularity, iLevel is proud to have been one of its earliest supporters and adopters.
PRODUCT LINE CERTIFICATION
iLevel was the first manufacturer to have its entire product line independently certified for sustainability by the ICC Evaluation Service® under its innovative SAVE™ Program (Sustainable Attributes Verification and Evaluation).
The certification, first achieved in September 2009, includes verification of sustainable sourcing and production, as well as an evaluation of how iLevel solutions can be eligible for points under major green building standards, including the NAHB/ICC® National Green Building Standard™, the 2010 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), Green Globes™ and several of USGBC's LEED® versions, including:
- LEED for Homes 2008
- LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations
- LEED 2009 for Schools
- LEED 2009 for Core and Shell Development
- LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors
- LEED for Existing Buildings 2008
The certification introduces a common standard for green-building eligible products and simplifies the green building process for builders using iLevel products. Companion software programs and support services offered by iLevel further improve structural frame efficiency and minimize waste.
