Congrats 9Wood on first EPDs for wood ceilings

What launched in November

9Wood published its first two product‑specific Environmental Product Declarations in November 2025. The documents cover two broad families that map to how specifiers actually buy: Panelized Linears and Grilles, and Progressive Linears, Tiles, and Cubes. Both were issued by ASTM International as the program operator and built under the “Part B: Non‑Metal Ceiling and Interior Wall Panel” PCR with third‑party LCA support from CORRIM.

What these EPDs actually cover

These are family EPDs, not single‑SKU one‑offs. That means designers can specify multiple sizes, species, and finish choices inside the same declaration envelope without hunting for a new PDF every time. The scope aligns with Division 09 acoustical ceilings and interior wall panels, so they slot cleanly into submittal sets.

Why this matters for 9Wood’s core buyer

9Wood focuses on custom wood ceiling and wall systems for commercial interiors where acoustics, craft, and speed matter. On projects that require product‑specific EPDs, teams can now consider wood against mineral fiber, PET felt, or metal options without a documentation penalty. In practical terms, it moves 9Wood from “nice but hard to justify” to “in the mix” when carbon tracking is on the table.

Operator choice, decoded

Publishing with ASTM’s EPD program signals North American alignment and reviewer familiarity in Division 09. The PCR fit is the right one for non‑metal acoustical panels, which keeps comparisons fair when teams weigh ceiling systems side by side.

Competitive snapshot

Rulon International has multiple current, product‑specific EPDs for wood ceiling families like linears, grilles, baffles, and cubes, verified through SCS Global Services. That means 9Wood now stands toe to toe in transparency across the core wood acoustics set. Armstrong World Industries maintains extensive EPD coverage across acoustical panels and suspension systems, which is why they show up on so many shortlists. We could not locate current EPDs for Acoustigreen in EC3 as of January 14, 2026, which gives 9Wood an edge where a wood‑first alternative is wanted.

The spec takeaway

These first EPDs put 9Wood squarely in the transparency arena. Against peers with documented families, they are now a viable swap rather than a mark‑up risk. Against brands without visible EPDs, they hold a clear advantage when LEED v5 style procurement asks for third‑party verified disclosures.

Make the paperwork work for sales

Two quick plays help teams turn EPDs into wins. First, mirror the family structure in your submittal templates so reps can drop in the right pages in seconds. Second, align sales talking points around what the EPD covers, not just that it exists, so value‑engineering does not turn a wood concept into a generic tile late in design.

Website visibility check

We did not see live EPD PDFs on 9Wood’s sustainability pages yet, which currently reference EPDs planned for 2025. Start by posting both files in the “Essential Documents” section and cross‑link from product family pages so specifierss can grab them fast. Here are the relevant hubs to update: Sustainability and Guidance for LEED. Prompt, clear, transprent placement often decides who gets called first.

Bottom line

9Wood’s debut EPDs cover the product families architects actually specify. That makes wood easier to choose on projects that screen for verified disclosures, and it positions the brand to compete directly with established EPD holders while outpacing those still catching up.