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In today's building market, architects, designers, and building owners alike want solutions that offer superior performance and make environmental sense. Maxxon Underlayments offer the complete package, environmentally friendly with fast installation and drying time, and also may contribute toward earning points for LEED^® project certification. Maxxon's Underlayments are GREENGUARD and GREENGUARD Gold Certified.

All of Maxxon's Gyp-Crete Gypsum Underlayments, Acousti-Mat^® Sound Control Mats as well as Commercial Pro and Commercial Self-Leveling Underlayment are GREENGUARD Gold Certified, providing the ultimate in green-friendly underlayment and sound control solutions.

GreenGuard Certified

GREENGUARD Certification

What is GREENGUARD^® and how can I be assured of Maxxon's eligibilty for GREENGUARD Certification?

GREENGUARD Certification ensures that a product has met some of the world's most rigorous and comprehensive standards for low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into indoor air.

Maxxon products are certified by the independent third-party organization GREENGUARD from UL Environment, showing they meet strict limits for chemical emissions, including VOCs, formaldehyde, and phthalates. Maxxon maintains both GREENGUARD and GREENGUARD Gold certifications. You can verify these certifications and learn more about chemical emissions at SPOT UL.

What is the difference between VOC Content and VOC Emissions?

VOC content is calculated by the physical presence of specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in a wet product formulation. This is generally applicable to adhesives and other wet products, like paints and coating. VOC emissions, however, are calculated from the finished product, and evaluate all chemicals that are being emitted from the product itself, in its installed and cured format.

Certification Levels:
GREENGUARD Certified: This certification has been the foundation for LEED credits for low-emitting furniture. It was initially adopted by the EPA and the State of Washington to establish purchasing standards for furniture and commercial building products. When shopping for furniture, GREENGUARD Certification ensures low chemical and VOC emissions.

GREENGUARD Gold: Products designed for use in environments with vulnerable groups, such as children or the elderly, in nurseries, healthcare facilities, or educational settings, must meet stricter emissions standards than those for the general public. This higher standard is known as GREENGUARD Gold, which certifies that a product has been scientifically proven to have very low emissions for over 360 VOCs and 10,000 chemicals.

Leed Credits

LEED, or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is redefining the way we think about the places where we live, work and learn. As an internationally recognized mark of excellence, LEED provides building owners and operators with a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations, and maintenance solutions.

With 10.5 billion square feet of building space participating in the suite of rating systems and 1.6 million feet certifying per day around the world, LEED is transforming the way built environments are designed, constructed, and operated.

LEED v4 BD&C

LEED v4 is officially in effect and with the new version come several changes that impact how Maxxon products contribute toward points for LEED project certification. Below you will find the basic changes listed that pertain to Maxxon products. Contact your Regional Representative or stay tuned for more information as to how specific projects may contribute toward points for LEED project certification.