Metal
Description
Steel entry doors with foam core insulation can provide good sound insulation and weather proofing. They also can serve as fire breaks, and good security. Look for metal doors with high recycled content.
Tips
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
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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