Shelly,
Carpet tiles and squares can be easily replaced if worn or damaged.
See info at the following link for general carpet and offgassing
info. Most of the offgassing will happen by two to four weeks but
will continue over time at gradually reduced levels.
http://builditgreen.org/resource/index.cfm?fuseaction=factsheet_detail&rowid=6
Mike
>We will be replacing our wall-to-wall carpeting in our gallery space with
>either carpet squares or tiles. Does anyone have an estimate of off-gassing
>time for either of these? I know it depends on glues and such. A rough
>guess is fine.
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Michael McHugh, AIA
LEED Accredited Professional
E. Verner Johnson and Associates
Museum Architects and Planners
222 Berkeley Street, Suite 1350
Boston, MA 02116
tel: 617-437-6262
fax: 617-437-1272
http://www.vernerjohnson.com
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