There are many different species and types of wood that can be used for doors including reclaimed, suppressed, and wood from responsibly managed forests.

O+M Tips

• Use cleaning chemicals and solutions that are Green Seal certified
• Dust with micro fiber cloth regularly

End of Life Tips

• If in good condition, doors can be donated to organizations like Habitat for Humanity that will reuse them.
• To recycle old doors visit Earth911.com to determine the capacity of local facilities.

For alignment with LEED Standards

• Regional Materials: For credit achievement calculation, products sourced (extracted, manufactured, purchased) within 100 miles (160 km) of the project site are valued at 200% of their base contributing cost.
  • BD+C and ID+C MR: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Sourcing of Raw Materials and Material Ingredients
  • O+M MR: Purchasing - Facility Maintenance and Renovation
• Certified Wood: Wood-based products and materials that are certified in accordance with the Forest Stewardship Council's principles and criteria contribute to a credit.
  • BD+C and ID+C MR: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials
  • O+M MR: Purchasing - Ongoing
• Finishes: Must meet the volatile organic compound (VOC) requirements of South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113.
  • BD+C and ID+C EQ: Low-Emitting Materials
  • O+M MR: Purchasing - Facility Maintenance and Renovation