Got burned by fake sustainable timber on a hotel job

The supplier claimed it was certified, but it wasn't. Now the project's green rating is at risk. How do you vet material sources properly?

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quinnblack7mo ago

FSC chain-of-custody codes are trackable online through their site. You gotta punch in that code to see if it's good for your supplier. Also, ask for the audit reports from the last two years, not just the cert. I learned the hard way to always get physical samples and match them to the spec sheets before ordering bulk.

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jamietaylor7mo ago

Just reading this makes me want to nap. So much homework just to buy some wood.

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brian_robinson7mo ago

Physical samples and spec sheets" is smart but so many people skip it. Why do you think that step gets dropped even on big jobs. Is it just time pressure or do suppliers make it hard to get real samples. Would you ever hire a third party just to check the wood before it ships.

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