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# TechnicalBulletin_Leeds_9.12b

www.formulatedmaterials.com • Technical Bulletin LEED • Summer 2024 
Product Name: Elite 
Product Family: Treadstone ® 
Sound-Reducing Underlayment 
As part of the Treadstone ® family of 
sound-reducing underlayments, Elite is an 
uncompressible, high-performance product 
designed to deliver superior sound attenuation. 
Through its environmentally friendly material 
composition, Elite meets rigorous acoustic 
standards and contributes to sustainable building 
practices. This bulletin outlines the LEED credit 
opportunities available through using Elite in 
building projects. 
LEED Credit Contributions 
1. Low/No VOC Contribution 
One key factor contributing to LEED certification is 
reducing or eliminating volatile organic compounds 
(VOCs), which can harm indoor air quality and 
occupant health. Elite is manufactured using 
high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene, 
which are inherently VOC-free materials. 
- Material Composition: Elite contains no 
adhesives or bonding agents, ensuring no 
VOCs are introduced during installation or 
throughout the product’s lifecycle. Because it 
is made from low/no VOC-producing materials, 
Elite can help earn LEED credits under the 
Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) category, 
specifically the Low-Emitting Materials credit. 
- VOC Compliance: Elite contributes to healthier 
indoor air quality by eliminating the potential for 
VOC emissions and supporting the design and 
development of spaces that meet stringent air 
quality standards. 
2. Recycled Content 
Sustainability is central to Elite’s design. The product 
is composed of 98% post-consumer recycled content 
by weight. This high percentage of recycled material 
allows Elite to contribute to LEED credits under the 
Materials and Resources (MR) category. 
- Recycled Material Use: Elite supports the MR 
Credit 4: Recycled Content using post-consumer 
TECHNICAL BULLETIN 
LEED Credit Opportunit ies for Elite Sound-Reducing Underlayment 
recycled content. This credit is awarded based 
on the weight of recycled materials used in 
construction products, with a focus on reducing 
demand for virgin materials and minimizing 
environmental impact. Projects specifying Elite 
can claim this contribution toward the recycled 
content credit, further enhancing their sustainability 
profile. 
- Environmental Responsibility: Incorporating 
recycled materials in Elite also helps reduce 
landfill waste and the energy required to 
produce new materials. Project teams support 
LEED objectives by choosing a product with 
a high percentage of recycled content and 
contributing to a more circular economy and 
environmentally responsible construction practices. 
Elite’s Role in Sustainable Building Practices 
Elite underlayment’s combination of VOC-free materials 
and high recycled content makes it an ideal solution for 
project teams seeking LEED certification. These factors 
enable compliance with key LEED credits in the Indoor 
Environmental Quality and Materials and Resources 
categories. Elite supports the broader goal of reducing 
environmental impact while maintaining the highest 
sound attenuation and durability standards. 
Summary of LEED Credit Opportunities: 
- EQ Credit: Low-Emitting Materials – VOC-free 
composition 
- MR Credit 4: Recycled Content – 98% 
post-consumer recycled content 
For more information on how Elite can support your 
LEED certification efforts or for specific technical 
inquiries, please get in touch with our technical 
support team.