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How do I figure the albedo for a local crushed stone?

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I am using crushed local stone for my driveway and would like to get the point for high albedo materials?

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    Martin Holladay | | #1

    Bill,
    Depending on the green building program you are trying to qualify for, crushed stone may not be eligible for a high-albedo materials credit. For more information, see the discussion of a similar question that was posted a while ago:
    https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/community/forum/green-products-and-materials/14459/solar-reflective-index

  2. bill Potter | | #2

    Thanks Martin. Oh well, I will get the points for impervious material!

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