The Important Role of a WRB
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Webinar Details
Today’s high-performance designers and builders have become very creative with wall assemblies that are durable and efficient and make sense for each project and the specific climate zone they’re building in. Materials and details change, but one thing that nearly all walls have in common is a water-resistive barrier (WRB) on the exterior to keep rain and snow melt out of the building. Using an assembly with exterior continuous insulation that can be adapted for many climate zones as a launching point, this webinar on Wednesday, September 24 at 6pm (EDT) with FHB’s Ian Schwandt and Randy Williams will explore the important role of the WRB, including product options and important installation considerations.
In this webinar, you will learn about:
- The various benefits of a water-resistive barrier (WRB)
- WRB installation details and considerations
- Which products to choose for different applications
Meet the Panelists
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Tom Baiada — Product Manager for RLC Wall Systems
Tom Baiada is a Product Manager for Residential and Light Commercial Wall Systems at Henry, a Carlisle Company. Tom has over 14 years of dedicated experience in the building materials industry. He has managed a diverse portfolio of leading building envelope products, including water-resistive barriers (WRBs), self-adhered and liquid flashing products, steep slope roofing underlayments, polyisocyanurate insulation, and integrated WRB products which combine two or more building envelope components into a single panel. Prior to his current role, Tom spent seven years as a Field Development Consultant and Technical Service Engineer. In this position, he worked directly in the field with architects, builders, and contractors, providing hands-on technical support for key projects. He has developed installation guidelines, led field trials for new product launches, and delivered training and continuing education courses to the industry. This unique combination of in-the-field experience and product strategy gives him a practical, solutions-oriented perspective on the building envelope. |
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Ian Schwandt — Production Manager at TDS Custom Construction and FHB Contributing Editor
Contributing editor Ian Schwandt is the production manager for TDS Custom Construction in Madison, Wis. After a varied field career spanning commercial construction for the healthcare industry and owning an architectural woodworking shop, Ian returned to residential construction and developed an interest in high-performance building and construction-business finance. |
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Randy Williams — Owner of Northern Built and Green Building Advisor Editor
Randy Williams started his career in 1996 as an apprentice electrician, becoming a licensed journeyman in 2000. After building a home for a family member in 1999, he eventually changing to full time builder in the mid 2000s. In 2009, Randy took energy auditor training and began contracting for a local rural electricity provider conducting energy audits and assessments. Today he continues with energy auditing and assessments along with code compliant blower door testing and residential building diagnostics. He also works with homeowners and builders as an energy design consultant. |
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