Flooring: Carpet Cushion
Last Updated: 07/31/24
A cushion or padding that is placed underneath carpet to minimize stress on flooring, reduce noise, minimize stains to the sub-floor, and increase cushion for the feet.
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Legal Requirements
Lists federal requirements related to the purchase of this item, including applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements
Guiding Principles
Contributes to meeting The Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings
Additional Guidance
For materials such as carpet cushion, the applicable Guiding Principle for High Performance and Sustainable Buildings depends on what characteristics are included in the product. If it has recycled content it would be GP 5, if it is low-emitting it would be GP 4, if it's both, it would be included in both. "Low emitting" would be any product that has a low emissions or low VOC standard.
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