Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems

Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems Applicable Rating Systems: CI - Commercial Interiors RETAIL CI - Retail, Commercial Interiors Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems Contributes to LEED Credits Zero maintenance, reducing overhead costs Non-Radioactive; Non-toxic, Contains no Lead, Zero VOCs Recyclable; No disposal cost Waterproof Aesthetically-pleasing designs Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems are manufactured using steel channels containing signficant recycled content and virgin silicone which is a recyclable material. Made In The USA Balco, Inc. PC Sereis Partition Closure Systems may contribute toward credit for LEED points in the following categories: Energy and Atmosphere: EA Credit 1.3: Optimize Energy Performance HVAC 5-10 points Design the HVAC system components to maximize energy performance. Review compliance options for EA Credit 1.3 and determine the most appropriate approach. Two (2) Options are available. Option 1 provides a more prescriptive approach to recognizing energy-efficient HVAC design, while Option 2 is performance based. Refer to the appropriate LEED Rating System document or the Balco, Inc. Spreadsheet credit summaries for more information regarding this credit. Balco, Inc. CE Series Compression Seal Joint Cover systems contribute to this credit by inhibiting air infiltration through the seal, decreasing HVAC load. Materials and Resources: MR Credit 2: Construction Waste Management Recycled or Salvaged Points 50% 1 75% 2 CE Series Compression Seals are 100% recyclable. 1-2 points MR Credit 3.1: Materials Reuse 1-2 points Use salvaged, refurbished or reused materials, the sum of which constitutes at least 5% or 10%, based on cost, of building (construction) materials, excluding furniture and furnishings The minimum percentage materials reused for each point threshold is as follows: Reused Materials Points 5% 1 10% 2 Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems may be salvaged and re-used. Products purchased for use in the project are not eligible for this credit at the time of purchase. This is a future consideration. 2626 S. Sheridan PO Box 17249 Wichita, Kansas 67217-1341 phone: (316) 945-9328 toll free: (800) 767-0082 fax: (316) 945-0789

MR Credit 4: Recycled Content 1-2 points Use materials, including furniture and furnishings, with recycled content such that the sum of post-consumer recycled content plus 1/2 of the pre-consumer content constitutes at least 10% or 20% based on cost of the total value of the materials in the project. The minimum percentage materials recycled for each point threshold is as follows: Recycled Content Points 10% 1 20% 2 Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems steel channel components contain qualifying recycled content. MR Credit 5: Regional Materials 1-2 points (Option 1) Use a minimum of 20% of the combined value of construction and Division 12 (Furniture) materials and products that are manufactured regionally within a 500 mile (800 kilometer) total travel distance of the project site using a weighted average determined through the following formula: (Distance by rail/3) + (Distance by inland waterway/2) + (Distance by sea/15) + (Distance by all other means) < 500 miles [800 kilometers]. OR OPTION 2 (2 points) Meet the requirements for Option 1. AND Use a minimum of 10% of the combined value of construction and Division 12 (furniture) materials and products extracted, harvested or recovered, as well as manufactured, within 500 miles (800 kilometers) of the project. OR Use a minimum of 10% of the combined value of construction and Division 12 (Furniture) materials and products extracted, harvested or recovered, as well as manufactured regionally within a 500 mile (800 kilometer) total travel distance of the project site using a weighted average determined through the following formula: (Distance by rail/3) + (Distance by inland waterway/2) + (Distance by sea/15) + (Distance by all other means) <500 miles [800 kilometers] 1 point Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems are shipped from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Indoor Environmental Quality: IEQ Credit 7.1: Thermal Comfort Design Design heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems to meet the requirements of one of the options. Refer to the appropriate LEED Rating System documentation or the Balco, Inc. Spreadsheet credit summaries for additional information for qualifying for this credit. Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems can contribute to this credit, since the PC seals inhibit flow of air into the envelop of the building, decreasing heat loss or cooling loss. Innovation in Design: ID Credit 1: Innovation in Design Credit can be achieved through any combination of the Innovation in Design and Exemplary Performance paths asdescribed below: PATH 1 Innovation in Design. Identify the following in writing: The intent of the proposed innovation credit. The proposed requirement for compliance. The proposed submittals to demonstrate compliance. The design approach (strategies) used to meet the requirements. Page 2 of 4; PC-CI

PATH 2. Exemplary Performance (1-3 points) Achieve exemplary performance in an existing LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations prerequisite or credit that allows exemplary performance as specified in the LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design & Construction, 2009 Edition. An exemplary performance point may be earned for achieving double the credit requirements and/or achieving the next incremental percentage threshold of an existing credit in LEED. One point is awarded for each exemplary performance achieved. No more than 3 points under IDc1 may be earned through PATH 2 Exemplary Performance. PATH 3. Pilot Credit (1 point) Attempt a pilot credit available in the Pilot Credit Library at www.usgbc.org/pilotcreditlibrary. Register as a pilot credit participant and complete the required documentation. Projects may pursue more than 1 pilot credit; however, a maximum of 1 point will be awarded. Innovation in Design: ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE: MATERIALS 1 point Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems reduce air leakage in and out of the building and simultaneously imparting thermal insulation at thermal breaks between building systems. This translates into a more tightly sealed building, helping HVAC systems achieve more precise control of the indoor environment. This is accomplished by reducing the amount of uncontrolled outside air entering the building, as well as preventing pressurized heating and cooling air from escaping. Innovation and Design Process: Waste Management - Recycle/Reuse/Salvage: MATERIALS MINIMIZATION 1 point Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems can contribute to air quality and thermal comfort functions while also performing the functions required of wall assemblies. This results in use of one product/ material, minimizing material usage and improving construction schedules. Innovation and Design Process:: Waste Management - Recycle/Reuse/Salvage: Materials Minimization: LIFE CYCLE 1 point Balco, Inc. CE Series Compression Seal Joint Cover Systems conserve resources due to the product s long life-cycle. The durability of Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems translates into a materials replacement cost savings and to the mitigation of damage to building components and contents as a result of moisture penetration. This long life cycle results in decrease of retrofit work to replace worn systems, thus saving energy, reducing solid waste, and preventing potential pollutants release into the atmosphere generated by substrate preparation. Pilot Credit 54: Avoidance of Chemicals of Concern 1 point Use a minimum of 20%, by cost, of at least 3 building product and material types meeting one of the options below. Chemical Avoidance Option 1: Avoidance Use third party certified building products and materials that do not contain intentionally added substances present in the end product over the reporting thresholds below. Calculate compliant building products and materials at cost. Substance Allowed Concentration Lead and lead compounds Mercury Cadmium Antimony Hexavalent Chromium Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) Carcinogens listed in California s Proposition 65 Page 3 of 4; PC-CI

For projects outside the U.S. additionally Under levels that would avoid carcinogens listed on the trigger notification Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) substances of very high concern (SVHC) Candidate List Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems (Steel Channels and Silicone Seals in any color except black) contain none of the Chemicals listed in Option 1 of Pilot Credit 54. Black silicone seals are not eligible for this credit. Contact Balco, Inc. to learn more about LEED and how Balco, Inc. products can contribute to your project goals. Balco, Inc. 2626 S. Sheridan PO Box 17249 Wichita, Kansas 67217-1341 phone: (316) 945-9328 toll free: (800) 767-0082 fax: (316) 945-0789 www.balcousa.com Page 4 of 4; PC-CI

Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems Applicable Rating Systems: EBOM - Existing Buildings Operations AND Maintenance Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems Contributes to LEED Credits Zero maintenance, reducing overhead costs Non-Radioactive; Non-toxic, Contains no Lead, Zero VOCs Recyclable Content Waterproof Aesthetically-pleasing designs Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems are manufactured using steel channels containing signficant recycled content and virgin silicone which is a recyclable material. Made In The USA Balco, Inc. PC Sereis Partition Closure Systems may contribute toward credit for LEED points in the following categories: Energy and Atmosphere: EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy Efficiency Performance 1+ points To achieve increasing levels of operating energy performance relative to typical buildings of similar type to reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with excessive energy use. Refer to the appropriate LEED Rating System for additional criteria for qualification for this credit or to the Balco, Inc. Spreadsheet credit summaries. Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems can help a project qualify for this credit by contributing to energy savings by limiting direct infiltration of air, particularly exterior air, resulting in decreased HVAC load. Refer to the LEED Rating System or the summary in the Balco, Inc. Spreadsheet credit summaries for more information regarding energy performance percentages and points (1-18 points). Materials and Resources: MR Credit 3: Sustainable Purchasing--Facility Alterations and Additions 1 point Maintain a sustainable purchasing program covering materials for facility renovations, demolitions, refits and new construction additions. This applies only to base building elements permanently or semipermanently attached to the building itself. Materials considered furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) are not considered base building elements and are excluded from this credit. Sustainable purchases shall meet 1 or more of the following criteria: Purchases contain at least 10% post-consumer and/or 20% post-industrial material. Purchases contain at least 50% rapidly renewable material. Adhesives and sealants have a VOC content less than the current VOC content limits of South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule #1168, or sealants used as fillers meet or exceed the requirements of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Regulation 8, Rule 51. Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems are fabricated from silicone elastomer which is cured prior to shipment, resulting in a low VOC seal. The silicone sealant used in the installation is a low VOC product. 2626 S. Sheridan PO Box 17249 Wichita, Kansas 67217-1341 phone: (316) 945-9328 toll free: (800) 767-0082 fax: (316) 945-0789

MR Credit 9: Solid Waste Management--Facility Alterations and Additions 1 point Divert at least 70% of waste (by volume) generated by facility alterations and additions from disposal to landfills and incineration facilities. This applies only to base building elements permanently or semipermanently attached to the building itself that enter the waste stream during facility renovations, demolitions, refits and new construction additions. Base building elements include at a minimum, building components and structures (wall studs, insulation, doors, windows), panels, attached finishings (drywall, trim, ceiling panels), carpet and other flooring material, adhesives, sealants, paints and coatings. Furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) are not considered base building elements and are excluded from this credit. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing components and specialty items such as elevators are also excluded. Balco, Inc. PC Series steel channels and silicone seals are 100% recyclable. Innovation in Operations: IO Credit 1: Innovation in Operations Credit can be achieved through any combination of the Innovation in Operations and Exemplary Performance paths as described below: PATH 1. Innovation in Operations (1-4 points) Achieve significant, measurable environmental performance using an operations, maintenance or system upgrade strategy not addressed in the LEED 2009 for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Rating System. One point is awarded for each innovation achieved. No more than 4 points under IOc1 may be earned through PATH 1 Innovation in Operations. Identify following in writing: The intent of the proposed innovation credit The additional environmental benefits delivered The proposed requirements for compliance The proposed performance metrics to demonstrate compliance and the approaches (strategies) used to meet the requirements The proposed requirements met during the performance period PATH 2. Exemplary Performance (1-3 points) Achieve exemplary performance in an existing LEED 2009 for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance prerequisite or credit that allows exemplary performance as specified in the LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Operations & Maintenance, 2009 Edition. An exemplary performance point may be earned for achieving double the credit requirements and/or achieving the next incremental percentage threshold of an existing credit in LEED. One point is awarded for each exemplary performance achieved. No more than 3 points under IOc1 may be earned through PATH 2 Exemplary Performance. PATH 3. Pilot Credit (1-4 points) Attempt a pilot credit available in the Pilot Credit Library at www.usgbc.org/pilotcreditlibrary. Register as a pilot credit participant and complete the required documentation. Projects may pursue up to 4 Pilot Credits total. Innovation in Design: ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE: MATERIALS 1 point Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems reduce air leakage in and out of the building and simultaneously imparting thermal insulation at thermal breaks between building systems. This translates into a more tightly sealed building, helping HVAC systems achieve more precise control of the indoor environment. This is accomplished by reducing the amount of uncontrolled outside air entering the building, as well as preventing pressurized heating and cooling air from escaping. Innovation and Design Process: Waste Management - Recycle/Reuse/Salvage: MATERIALS MINIMIZATION 1 point Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems can contribute to air quality and thermal comfort functions while also performing the functions required of wall assemblies. This results in use of one product/ material, minimizing material usage and improving construction schedules. Page 2 of 3; PC-EB

Innovation and Design Process:: Waste Management - Recycle/Reuse/Salvage: Materials Minimization: LIFE CYCLE 1 point Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems conserve resources due to the product s long life-cycle. The durability of Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems translates into a materials replacement cost savings and to the mitigation of damage to building components and contents as a result of moisture penetration. This long life cycle results in decrease of retrofit work to replace worn systems, thus saving energy, reducing solid waste, and preventing potential pollutants release into the atmosphere generated by substrate preparation. Pilot Credit 54: Avoidance of Chemicals of Concern 1 point Use a minimum of 20%, by cost, of at least 3 building product and material types meeting one of the options below. Chemical Avoidance Option 1: Avoidance Use third party certified building products and materials that do not contain intentionally added substances present in the end product over the reporting thresholds below. Calculate compliant building products and materials at cost. Substance Allowed Concentration Lead and lead compounds Mercury Cadmium Antinomy Hexavalent Chromium Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) Carcinogens listed in California s Proposition 65 For projects outside the U.S. additionally Under levels that would avoid carcinogens listed on the trigger notification Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) substances of very high concern (SVHC) Candidate List Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems (Steel brackets and Silicone Compression Seals in any color except black) contain none of the Chemicals listed in Option 1 of Pilot Credit 54. Black seals do not qualify for this credit. Contact Balco, Inc. to learn more about LEED and how Balco, Inc. products can contribute to your project goals. Balco, Inc. 2626 S. Sheridan PO Box 17249 Wichita, Kansas 67217-1341 phone: (316) 945-9328 toll free: (800) 767-0082 fax: (316) 945-0789 www.balcousa.com Page 3 of 3; PC-EB

Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems Applicable Rating Systems: HC - Healthcare Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems Contributes to LEED Credits Zero maintenance, reducing overhead costs Non-Radioactive; Non-toxic, Contains no Lead, Low VOCs Recyclable Content Waterproof Aesthetically-pleasing designs Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems are manufactured using steel channels containing signficant recycled content and virgin silicone which is a recyclable material. Made In The USA Balco, Inc. PC Sereis Partition Closure Systems may contribute toward credit for LEED points in the following categories: Energy and Atmosphere: EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance 1+ points Achieve increasing levels of energy performance beyond the prerequisite standard to reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with excessive energy use. Please refer to the appropriate LEED Rating System document or the Balco, Inc. Spreadsheet credit summaries for additional information for qualification for this credit and for Energy Performance improvement percentages and points (1-24 points). Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems contribute to this credit by inhibiting air infiltration through the seal, decreasing HVAC load. Materials and Resources: MR Credit 2: Construction Waste Management 1-2 points Recycle and/or salvage nonhazardous construction and demolition debris. Develop and implement a construction waste management plan that, at a minimum, identifies the materials to be diverted from disposal and whether the materials will be sorted on-site or commingled. Excavated soil and land-clearing debris do not contribute to this credit. Calculations can be done by weight or volume, but must be consistent throughout. The minimum percentage debris to be recycled or salvaged for each point threshold is as follows: Recycled or Salvaged Points 50% 1 75% 2 PC Series Partition Closure Silicone Seals and Steel Channels are 100% recyclable. MR Credit 3: Sustainably Sourced Materials and Products 1-4 points One point and up to a maximum of four will be awarded for each 10% of the total value of all building materials and products used in the project (based on cost) that meet the criteria below. If concrete or steel structural elements are applied toward this credit, the project must include at least two other materials or products from CSI MasterFormat Divisions (other than 03 and 05) to attain the first point. Of the total 2626 S. Sheridan PO Box 17249 Wichita, Kansas 67217-1341 phone: (316) 945-9328 toll free: (800) 767-0082 fax: (316) 945-0789

recycled content, no more than 75% may be steel or concrete. 1. The cost of any individual material or product may be added for each of the following sustainability criteria that the material or product meets: Recycled content. The recycled content value is determined by multiplying the recycled content fraction of the assembly (based on weight) by the cost of the assembly. The recycled content fraction is the sum of all postconsumer recycled content plus one-half of the pre-consumer content. Note: The same material cannot contribute to both salvaged and recycled content values. OR Regionally sourced/manufactured materials and products that have been extracted, harvested or recovered, as well as manufactured within 500 miles (800 kilometers) of the project site. OR Building materials or products shipped by rail or water have been extracted, harvested or recovered, as well as manufactured within a 500 mile (800 kilometer) total travel distance of the project site using a weighted average determined through the following formula: (Distance by rail/3) + (Distance by inland waterway/2) + (Distance by sea/15) + (Distance by all other means) <500 miles [800 kilometers]. OR Rapidly renewable materials. The rapidly renewable content value is determined by multiplying the rapidly renewable content fraction of the assembly (based on weight) by the cost of the assembly. AND 2. Wall, ceiling and flooring systems and finishes, composite wood, agrifiber and fiberglass products, both exterior and interior adhesives, sealants, coatings, roofing, and waterproofing products must meet the relevant IEQ Credit 4: Low-Emitting Materials requirements to contribute toward the credit. AND Mechanical, electrical and plumbing components and specialty items, such as elevators, shall not be included in this calculation. Only include materials permanently installed in the project. Furniture is not included (see Credit 5.1-5.3). Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems may contribute to this credit, provided the criteria unrelated to to the joint system are met. Indoor Environmental Quality: IEQ Credit 4: Low-Emitting Materials 1 point One point (maximum four) can be achieved for each group of materials that comply with the requirements. GROUP 1: Interior Adhesives and Sealants All adhesives and sealants used on the interior of the building (i.e., inside of the weatherproofing system and applied on-site) must comply with the following requirements as applicable to the project scope1: Adhesives, Sealants and Sealant Primers must comply with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule #1168. Volatile organic compound (VOC) limits listed in the table below correspond to an effective date of July 1, 2005 and rule amendment date of January 7, 2005. Aerosol Adhesives must comply with Green Seal Standard for Commercial Adhesives GS-36 requirements in effect on October 19, 2000. Adhesives and sealants shall contain no carcinogen or reproductive toxicant components present at more than 1% of total mass of the product as defined in the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment s (OEHHA) list entitled Chemicals Known to the State to Cause Cancer or the Reproductive Toxicity, Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems seals are cured prior to shipment, resulting in low VOC content, and accessory sealant used in the installation of PC Series Partition Closuresion Systems is a low VOC product conforming to the requirements of this credit. IEQ Credit 7: Thermal Comfort Design and Verification Design heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and the building envelope to meet the Page 2 of 5; PC-HC

requirements of one of the options below, and local codes or current 2010 FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities (Table 2.1-2: Ventilation Requirements for Areas Affecting Patient Care in Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities), where local codes do not apply. Demonstrate design compliance in accordance with the Section 6.1.1 documentation. OPTION 1. ASHRAE Standard 55-2004 or Non-U.S. Equivalent Meet the requirements of ASHRAE Standard 55-2004, Thermal Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy (with errata but without addenda). Demonstrate design compliance in accordance with the Section 6.1.1 documentation. Projects outside the U.S. may use a local equivalent to ASHRAE Standard 55-2004 Thermal Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy Section 6.1.1. OPTION 2. ISO 7730: 2005 & CEN Standard EN 15251: 2007 Projects outside the U.S. may earn this credit by designing heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and the building envelope to meet the requirements of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 7730: 2005 Ergonomics of the thermal environment, Analytical determination and interpretation of thermal comfort using calculation of the PMV and PPD indices and local thermal comfort criteria; and CEN Standard EN 15251: 2007, Indoor environmental input parameters for design and assessment of energy performance of buildings addressing indoor air quality, thermal environment, lighting and acoustics. AND Provide a permanent monitoring system to ensure that the building performs to the desired comfort criteria as determined above. Agree to implement a thermal comfort survey of building occupants within a period of six to 18 months after occupancy. The survey shall collect anonymous responses about thermal comfort in the building, including an assessment of overall satisfaction with thermal performance and identification of thermal comfort-related problems. Agree to develop a plan for corrective action if the survey results indicate that more than 20% of occupants are dissatisfied with thermal comfort in the building. The plan shall include measurement of relevant environmental variables in problem areas in accordance with the standard selected above and 2010 FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities. Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems can contribute to this credit, since they inhibit flow of air into the envelop of the building, decreasing heat loss or cooling loss. Innovation in Design: ID Credit 1: Innovation in Design Credit can be achieved through any combination of the Innovation in Design and Exemplary Performance paths asdescribed below: PATH 1 Innovation in Design. Identify the following in writing: The intent of the proposed innovation credit. The proposed requirement for compliance. The proposed submittals to demonstrate compliance. The design approach (strategies) used to meet the requirements. PATH 2. Exemplary Performance (1-3 points) Achieve exemplary performance in an existing LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations prerequisite or credit that allows exemplary performance as specified in the LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design & Construction, 2009 Edition. An exemplary performance point may be earned for achieving double the credit requirements and/or achieving the next incremental percentage threshold of an existing credit in LEED. One point is awarded for each exemplary performance achieved. No more than 3 points under IDc1 may be earned through PATH 2 Exemplary Performance. PATH 3. Pilot Credit (1 point) Attempt a pilot credit available in the Pilot Credit Library at www.usgbc.org/pilotcreditlibrary. Register as a pilot credit participant and complete the required documentation. Projects may pursue more than 1 pilot credit; however, a maximum of 1 point will be awarded. Page 3 of 5; PC-HC

Innovation in Design: ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE: MATERIALS 1 point Balco, Inc. PC Series Partiton Closure Systems reduce air leakage in and out of the building and simultaneously imparting thermal insulation at thermal breaks between building systems. This translates into a more tightly sealed building, helping HVAC systems achieve more precise control of the indoor environment. This is accomplished by reducing the amount of uncontrolled outside air entering the building, as well as preventing pressurized heating and cooling air from escaping. Innovation and Design Process: Waste Management - Recycle/Reuse/Salvage: MATERIALS MINIMIZATION 1 point Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems can contribute to air quality and thermal comfort functions while also performing the functions required of wall assemblies. This results in use of one product/ material, minimizing material usage and improving construction schedules. Innovation and Design Process:: Waste Management - Recycle/Reuse/Salvage: Materials Minimization: LIFE CYCLE 1 point Balco, Inc. CE Series Compression Seal Joint Cover Systems conserve resources due to the product s long life-cycle. The durability of Balco, Inc. CE Series Compression Seal Joint Cover Systems translates into a materials replacement cost savings and to the mitigation of damage to building components and contents as a result of moisture penetration. This long life cycle results in decrease of retrofit work to replace worn systems, thus saving energy, reducing solid waste, and preventing potential pollutants release into the atmosphere generated by substrate preparation. Pilot Credit 54: Avoidance of Chemicals of Concern 1 point Use a minimum of 20%, by cost, of at least 3 building product and material types meeting one of the options below. Chemical Avoidance Option 1: Avoidance Use third party certified building products and materials that do not contain intentionally added substances present in the end product over the reporting thresholds below. Calculate compliant building products and materials at cost. Substance Allowed Concentration Lead and lead compounds Mercury Cadmium Antimony Hexavalent Chromium Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) Carcinogens listed in California s Proposition 65 For projects outside the U.S. additionally Under levels that would avoid carcinogens listed on the trigger notification Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) substances of very high concern (SVHC) Candidate List Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems (Steel Channels and Silicone Seals in any color except black) contain none of the Chemicals listed in Option 1 of Pilot Credit 54. Black silicone seals are not eligible for this credit. Contact Balco, Inc. to learn more about LEED and how Balco, Inc. products can contribute to your project goals. Page 4 of 5; PC-HC

Balco, Inc. 2626 S. Sheridan PO Box 17249 Wichita, Kansas 67217-1341 phone: (316) 945-9328 toll free: (800) 767-0082 fax: (316) 945-0789 www.balcousa.com Page 5 of 5; PC-HC

Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems Applicable Rating Systems: NC - New Construction CS - Core & Shell RETAIL NC - Retail, New Construction Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems Contributes to LEED Credits Zero maintenance, reducing overhead costs Non-Radioactive; Non-toxic, Contains no Lead, Low VOCs Recyclable Content Waterproof Aesthetically-pleasing designs Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems are manufactured using steel channels containing signficant recycled content and virgin silicone which is a recyclable material. Made In The USA Balco, Inc. PC Sereis Partition Closure Systems may contribute toward credit for LEED points in the following categories: Energy and Atmosphere: EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance 1+ points Select 1 of the 3 compliance path options described below. Project teams documenting achievement using any of the 3 options are assumed to be in compliance with EA Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy Performance. Please refer to the appropriate LEED Rating System document or the Balco, Inc. Spreadsheet credit summaries for additional information for qualification for this credit and for Energy Performance improvement percentages and points (1-19 points). Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems contribute to this credit by inhibiting air infiltration through the seal, decreasing HVAC load. Materials and Resources: MR Credit 2.1: Construction Waste Management: Divert 50% From Disposal Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems are 100% recyclable. MR Credit 2.2: Construction Waste Management: Divert 75% From Disposal Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems are 100% recyclable. 1 point 1 point MR Credit 3.1: Material Reuse 5% 1 point Low or no maintenance Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems may allow reuse of the products after removal from a building being demolished and/or replaced, contributing to this credit. products purchased for use in the project are not eligible for this credit at the time of purchase. This is a future consideration. 2626 S. Sheridan PO Box 17249 Wichita, Kansas 67217-1341 phone: (316) 945-9328 toll free: (800) 767-0082 fax: (316) 945-0789

MR Credit 3.2: Material Reuse 10% 1 point Low or no maintenance Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems may allow reuse of the products after removal from a building being demolished and/or replaced, contributing to this credit. Products purchased for use in the project are not eligible for this credit at the time of purchase. This is a future consideration. MR Credit 4.1: Recycled Content: 10% (post-consumer + pre-consumer) 1 point Steel components of Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems are manufactured using significant recycled content, both post-consumer and pre-consumer. Contact Balco, Inc. for current recycled content percentages. MR Credit 4.2: Recycled Content: 20% (post-consumer + pre-consumer) 1 point Aluminum components of Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems are manufactured using significant recycled content, both post-consumer and pre-consumer. Contact Balco, Inc. for current recycled content percentages. MR Credit 5.1: Regional Materials 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally 1 point Encourage the use of products and materials that have been extracted, harvested or recovered, as well as manufactured, within 500 miles of the project site for a minimum of 10% (based on cost) of the total materials value. If only a fraction of a product or material is extracted/harvested/recovered and manufactured locally, then only that percentage (by weight) shall contribute to the regional value. While Balco, Inc. BCSW Joint Cover Systems may be processed and manufactured within the 500 mile radius, raw materials may have been extracted at a variety of sites globally, It may not be possible to determine extraction sites with any certainty. Therefore, Balco, Inc. cannot guarantee that the products will contribute to this credit. Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems are shipped from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. MR Credit 5.2: Regional Materials 20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally 1 point Encourage use of materials or products that have been extracted, harvested or recovered, as well as manufactured, within 500 miles of the project site for an additional 10% beyond MR Credit 5.1 (total of 20%, based on cost) of the total materials value. If only a fraction of the material is extracted/harvested/ recovered and manufactured locally, then only that percentage (by weight) shall contribute to the regional value. While Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems may be processed and manufactured within the 500 mile radius, raw materials may have been extracted at a variety of sites globally, It may not be possible to determine extraction sites with any certainty. Therefore, Balco, Inc. cannot guarantee that the products will contribute to this credit. Balco, Inc. PC Series Closure Systems are shipped from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Indoor Environmental Quality: IEQ Credit 4.1, Low-Emitting Materials--Adhesives and Sealants 1 point Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems are fabricated from silicone elastomer which is cured prior to shipment, resulting in low VOC content. The silicone sealant used in the installation of the compression seal is a low VOC product. IEQ Credit 7.1: Thermal Comfort Design 1 point Design heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and the building envelope to meet the requirements of one of the options. Refer to the appropriate LEED Rating System documentation or the Balco, Inc. Spreadsheet credit summaries for additional information for qualifying for this credit. Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems can contribute to this credit, since the seals inhibit flow of air into the envelop of the building, decreasing heat loss or cooling loss. Innovation in Design: ID Credit 1: Innovation in Design Credit can be achieved through any combination of the Innovation in Design and Exemplary Performance paths asdescribed below: Page 2 of 4; PC-NC

PATH 1 Innovation in Design. Identify the following in writing: The intent of the proposed innovation credit. The proposed requirement for compliance. The proposed submittals to demonstrate compliance. The design approach (strategies) used to meet the requirements. PATH 2. Exemplary Performance (1-3 points) Achieve exemplary performance in an existing LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations prerequisite or credit that allows exemplary performance as specified in the LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design & Construction, 2009 Edition. An exemplary performance point may be earned for achieving double the credit requirements and/or achieving the next incremental percentage threshold of an existing credit in LEED. One point is awarded for each exemplary performance achieved. No more than 3 points under IDc1 may be earned through PATH 2 Exemplary Performance. PATH 3. Pilot Credit (1 point) Attempt a pilot credit available in the Pilot Credit Library at www.usgbc.org/pilotcreditlibrary. Register as a pilot credit participant and complete the required documentation. Projects may pursue more than 1 pilot credit; however, a maximum of 1 point will be awarded. Innovation in Design: ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE: MATERIALS 1 point 1 point Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems reduce air leakage in and out of the building and simultaneously imparting thermal insulation at thermal breaks between building systems. This translates into a more tightly sealed building, helping HVAC systems achieve more precise control of the indoor environment. This is accomplished by reducing the amount of uncontrolled outside air entering the building, as well as preventing pressurized heating and cooling air from escaping. Innovation and Design Process: Waste Management - Recycle/Reuse/Salvage: MATERIALS MINIMIZATION 1 point Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems can contribute to air quality and thermal comfort functions while also performing the functions required of wall assemblies. This results in use of one product/ material, minimizing material usage and improving construction schedules. Innovation and Design Process:: Waste Management - Recycle/Reuse/Salvage: Materials Minimization: LIFE CYCLE 1 point Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems conserve resources due to the product s long life-cycle. The durability of Balco, Inc. CE Series Compression Seal Joint Cover Systems translates into a materials replacement cost savings and to the mitigation of damage to building components and contents as a result of moisture penetration. This long life cycle results in decrease of retrofit work to replace worn systems, thus saving energy, reducing solid waste, and preventing potential pollutants release into the atmosphere generated by substrate preparation. Pilot Credit 54: Avoidance of Chemicals of Concern 1 point Use a minimum of 20%, by cost, of at least 3 building product and material types meeting one of the options below. Chemical Avoidance Option 1: Avoidance Use third party certified building products and materials that do not contain intentionally added substances present in the end product over the reporting thresholds below. Calculate compliant building products and materials at cost. Page 3 of 4; PC-NC

Substance Allowed Concentration Lead and lead compounds Mercury Cadmium Antimony Hexavalent Chromium Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) Carcinogens listed in California s Proposition 65 For projects outside the U.S. additionally Under levels that would avoid carcinogens listed on the trigger notification Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) substances of very high concern (SVHC) Candidate List Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems (Silicone Compression Seals in any color but black) contain none of the Chemicals listed in Option 1 of Pilot Credit 54. Black compression seals are not eligible for this credit. Contact Balco, Inc. to learn more about LEED and how Balco, Inc. products can contribute to your project goals. Balco, Inc. 2626 S. Sheridan PO Box 17249 Wichita, Kansas 67217-1341 phone: (316) 945-9328 toll free: (800) 767-0082 fax: (316) 945-0789 www.balcousa.com Page 4 of 4; PC-NC

Balco, Inc. PC Partition Closure Systems Applicable Rating Systems: SCH - Schools Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems Contributes to LEED Credits Zero maintenance, reducing overhead costs Non-Radioactive; Non-toxic, Contains no Lead, Low VOCs Recyclable Content Waterproof Aesthetically-pleasing designs Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems are manufactured using steel channels containing signficant recycled content and virgin silicone which is a recyclable material. Made In The USA Balco, Inc. PC Sereis Partition Closure Systems may contribute toward credit for LEED points in the following categories: Energy and Atmosphere: EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance 1+ points Select 1 of the 3 compliance path options described below. Project teams documenting achievement using any of the 3 options are assumed to be in compliance with EA Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy Performance. Refer to the appropriate LEED Rating System or the Balco, Inc. Spreadsheet credit summaries for more information regarding qualification for this credit. Balco, Inc. PC Partiton Closure Systems contribute to energy savings by helping to limit direct infiltration of air, particularly exterior air, resulting in heat loss or cooling loss. Refer to the LEED Rating System or the summary in the Balco, Inc. Spreadsheet for more information regarding energy performance percentages and points (1-19 points). Materials and Resources: MR Credit 2: Construction Waste Management 1-2 points Recycle and/or salvage nonhazardous construction and demolition debris. Develop and implement a construction waste management plan that, at a minimum, identifies the materials to be diverted from disposal and whether the materials will be sorted on-site or commingled. Excavated soil and land-clearing debris do not contribute to this credit. Calculations can be done by weight or volume, but must be consistent throughout. The minimum percentage debris to be recycled or salvaged for each point threshold is as follows: Recycled or Salvaged Points 50% 1 75% 2 PC Series Partition Closure Systems steel channels and silicone seals are 100% recyclable. 2626 S. Sheridan PO Box 17249 Wichita, Kansas 67217-1341 phone: (316) 945-9328 toll free: (800) 767-0082 fax: (316) 945-0789

MR Credit 3: Materials Reuse 1 point Use salvaged, refurbished or reused materials, the sum of which constitutes at least 5% or 10%, based on cost, of building (construction) materials, excluding furniture and furnishings The minimum percentage materials reused for each point threshold is as follows: Reused Materials Points 5% 1 10% 2 Balco, Inc. PC Partition Closure Systems may be salvaged and re-used. Products purchased for use in the project are not eligible for this credit at the time of purchase. This is a future consideration. MR Credit 4: Recycled Content 1 point Use materials, including furniture and furnishings, with recycled content such that the sum of post-consumer recycled content plus 1/2 of the pre-consumer content constitutes at least 10% or 20% based on cost of the total value of the materials in the project. The minimum percentage materials recycled for each point threshold is as follows: Recycled Content Points 10% 1 20% 2 Balco, Inc. PC Partition Closure Systems steel channel components contain qualifying recycled content. MR Credit 5: Regional Materials 1 point (Option 1) Use a minimum of 20% of the combined value of construction and Division 12 (Furniture) materials and products that are manufactured regionally within a 500 mile (800 kilometer) total travel distance of the project site using a weighted average determined through the following formula: (Distance by rail/3) + (Distance by inland waterway/2) + (Distance by sea/15) + (Distance by all other means) < 500 miles [800 kilometers]. (OPTION 2) Meet the requirements for Option 1. AND Use a minimum of 10% of the combined value of construction and Division 12 (Furniture) materials and products extracted, harvested or recovered, as well as manufactured regionally within a 500 mile (800 kilometer) total travel distance of the project site using a weighted average determined through the following formula: (Distance by rail/3) + (Distance by inland waterway/2) + (Distance by sea/15) + (Distance by all other means) 500 miles [800 kilometers]. Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closures are manufactured in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Indoor Environmental Quality: IEQ Credit 4: Low-Emitting Materials 1 point CREDIT 4.1. Adhesives and Sealants (1 point) All adhesives and sealants installed in the building interior (defined as inside the weatherproofing system and applied on-site) must meet the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers, including 2004 Addenda. Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Seals are cured prior to shipment, resulting in a low VOC content material. Sealant used in the installation of the PC Series Partition Closure Systems is a low VOC product conforming to the requirements of this credit. IEQ Credit 7.1: Thermal Comfort Design 1 point Design heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and the building envelope to meet the requirements of one of the options below. For natatoriums, demonstrate compliance with the Typical Natatorium Design Conditions defined in Chapter 4 (Places of Assembly) of the ASHRAE HVAC Applications Handbook, 2003 edition (with errata but without addenda). Page 2 of 4; PC-SCH

Refer to the appropriate LEED Rating System or the Balco, Inc. Spreadsheet Credit Summaries for additional information regarding qualification for this credit. Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems can contribute to this credit, since the seals inhibit flow of air into the envelop of the building, decreasing heat loss or cooling loss. Innovation in Design: ID Credit 1: Innovation in Design Credit can be achieved through any combination of the Innovation in Design and Exemplary Performance paths asdescribed below: PATH 1 Innovation in Design. Identify the following in writing: The intent of the proposed innovation credit. The proposed requirement for compliance. The proposed submittals to demonstrate compliance. The design approach (strategies) used to meet the requirements. PATH 2. Exemplary Performance (1-3 points) Achieve exemplary performance in an existing LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations prerequisite or credit that allows exemplary performance as specified in the LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design & Construction, 2009 Edition. An exemplary performance point may be earned for achieving double the credit requirements and/or achieving the next incremental percentage threshold of an existing credit in LEED. One point is awarded for each exemplary performance achieved. No more than 3 points under IDc1 may be earned through PATH 2 Exemplary Performance. PATH 3. Pilot Credit (1 point) Attempt a pilot credit available in the Pilot Credit Library at www.usgbc.org/pilotcreditlibrary. Register as a pilot credit participant and complete the required documentation. Projects may pursue more than 1 pilot credit; however, a maximum of 1 point will be awarded. Innovation in Design: ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE: MATERIALS 1 point Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems reduce air leakage in and out of the building and simultaneously imparting thermal insulation at thermal breaks between building systems. This translates into a more tightly sealed building, helping HVAC systems achieve more precise control of the indoor environment. This is accomplished by reducing the amount of uncontrolled outside air entering the building, as well as preventing pressurized heating and cooling air from escaping. Innovation and Design Process: Waste Management - Recycle/Reuse/Salvage: MATERIALS MINIMIZATION 1 point Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems can contribute to air quality and thermal comfort functions while also performing the functions required of wall assemblies. This results in use of one product/ material, minimizing material usage and improving construction schedules. Innovation and Design Process:: Waste Management - Recycle/Reuse/Salvage: Materials Minimization: LIFE CYCLE 1 point Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems conserve resources due to the product s long life-cycle. The durability of Balco, Inc. PC Series Partition Closure Systems translates into a materials replacement cost savings and to the mitigation of damage to building components and contents as a result of moisture penetration. This long life cycle results in decrease of retrofit work to replace worn systems, thus saving energy, reducing solid waste, and preventing potential pollutants release into the atmosphere generated by substrate preparation. Pilot Credit 54: Avoidance of Chemicals of Concern 1 point Use a minimum of 20%, by cost, of at least 3 building product and material types meeting one of the options below. Page 3 of 4; PC-SCH