Foamkore Qualifies For LEED Points

-- Hotels, 6/1/2008

BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA— Kerfkore Co. announces that its Foamkore product qualifies for LEED points when produced with eucalyptus-fiber hardboard. Foamkore is a lightweight, cost-effective alternative to traditional panels and features polystyrene foam core and thin face materials. It is suited for a wide range of applications and consists of a balanced constructed foam board that provides a structural panel with up to 80% reduced weight when compared to conventional panels of plywood, particleboard and MDF.

While polystyrene was designed as an insulation product, it qualifies for LEED points due to its recycled content. This product incorporates recycled materials into the manufacturing process to help reduce the impact of using virgin materials.

Foamkore panels are available in hardboard, fiberboard, luan plywood, poplar plywood and birch plywood. Options include marine-grade plywood and melamine-faced hardboard face and back. The panels can be painted, veneered, or laminated.