LEED V 3
Sustainable Sites
Sika Sarnafil’s EnergySmart Roof® membranes and Green Roof systems can contribute to multiple points in LEED’s Sustainable Sites category. This is done by replacing natural landscape removed in the construction process with a green (vegetated) roof, encouraging regionally appropriate landscaping, controlling stormwater runoff; and helping reduce the heat island effect. Below are the sections where Sika Sarnafil products can help you obtain points towards LEED certification:
| Sustainable Sites Credit 5.1 (Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat) | A Green Roof contributes to the possible 2 points (one point is for Exemplary Performance under the Innovation in Design Credits Section). |
| Sustainable Sites Credit 5.2 (Site Development: Maximize Open Space) | A Green Roof contributes to the possible 2 points (one point is for Exemplary Performance under the Innovation in Design Credits Section). |
| Sustainable Sites Credit 6.1 (Stormwater Design: Quantity Control) | A Green Roof contributes to the 1 point. |
| Sustainable Sites Credit 6.2 (Stormwater Design: Quality Control) | A Green Roof contributes to the 1 point. |
| Sustainable Sites Credit 7.2 (Heat Island Effect: Roof) | An EnergySmart Roof can obtain 1 point and a Green Roof can obtain up to 2 points (one point is for Exemplary Performance under the Innovation in Design Credits Section). |
Energy & Atmosphere
Sika Sarnafil’s EnergySmart Roof membranes, Sarnatherm Insulation and Solar Roof systems can contribute to multiple points in LEED’s Energy & Atmosphere category. This is accomplished by helping optimize energy performance and the use of renewable and clean sources of energy, generated on-site. Below are the sections where Sika Sarnafil products can help you achieve points towards LEED certification:
| Energy and Atmosphere Credit 1 (Optimize Energy Performance) | An EnergySmart roof and/or Sarnatherm Insulation can contribute to the possible 19 points available. (For the "Core & Shell" system, an EnergySmart roof and/or Sarnatherm Insulation can contribute to the possible 21 points available under "Energy and Atmosphere" Credit 1.) |
| Energy and Atmosphere Credit 2 (On-Site Renewable Energy) | A Solar Roof contributes to the possible 8 points (one point is for Exemplary Performance under the Innovation in Design Credits Section). (For the "Core & Shell" system, a Solar Roof contributes to the possible 5 points available under "Energy and Atmosphere" Credit 2 (one point is for Exemplary Performance under the Innovation in Design Credits Section).) |
Materials and Resources
Sika Sarnafil’s EnergySmart Roof membranes and Roof Recycling Program can be used to obtain multiple points in LEED’s Materials and Resources category. A mechanically attached vinyl roof at the end of its useful life can be recycled by Sika Sarnafil into new roofing membrane products and replaced with a roof membrane that is made with pre- and post-consumer recycled waste. Below are the sections where Sika Sarnafil can help with points towards LEED certification:
| Materials and Resources Credit 2 (Construction Waste Management) | Sika Sarnafil’s Roof Recycling Program contributes to the possible 3 points (one point is for Exemplary Performance under the Innovation in Design Credits Section). |
| Materials and Resources Credit 4 (Recycled Content) | Any Sika Sarnafil membrane containing recycled content contributes to the possible 3 points (one point is for Exemplary Performance under the Innovation in Design Credits Section). |
Indoor Environmental Quality
Sika Sarnafil’s Low or No VOC emitting roof membrane adhesives can be used to obtain a point in LEED’s Indoor Environmental Quality category. This is accomplished by not contributing to possible fumes and/or odors during building construction. Below is the section where Sika Sarnafil products can help you achieve LEED points:
| Indoor Environmental Quality Credit 4.1 (Low-Emitting Materials: Adhesives & Sealants) | Sika Sarnafil’s Low or No VOC emitting membrane adhesives contribute to the 1 point. |