Mark your calendars for hands-on education from the R-Class Pros
Backed by years of jobsite experience with heat, moisture, fire risk, termites, and everyday building realities, these experts will walk you through simple solutions you can put to work immediately.
Each session is grounded in core building science principles so you will not only learn what works, but why.
TUE. FEB. 17: 11:00 a.m. (Add to Calendar)
Water damage can undermine even the best-built projects, leading to mold, structural damage, and serious health risks. Building science expert Ben Bogie and custom homebuilder Will King, who will share his family's personal experiences with water damage, will pinpoint the top sources of water and vapor intrusion in homes and show you how good moisture control prevents problems before they start. You’ll learn how materials, assembly design and drainage details keep walls dry.
TUE. FEB. 17: 2:00 p.m. (Add to Calendar)
Below-grade construction in the South means battling heat, humidity, and termites. Many insulation products take on water, lose thermal performance, or provide a food source for pests. Join R-Class Pro and Build Show regular Travis Brungardt and custom home builder Steven Kasay as they demonstrate the unique characteristics of stone wool batts and boards, and explain how stone wool stands up to humid climate challenges in foundations, slabs, and crawl spaces.
WED. FEB. 18: 11:00 a.m. (Add to Calendar)
In the South, moisture moves deep into mass concrete walls, meeting air-conditioned interiors and creating fast-spreading issues. Foil-faced insulation on interior concrete can trap moisture, leading to blistering paint, peeling finishes, and mold. Experts Ali Al-Janabi and Nathan Shirai will explain how mass walls are typically insulated, why some materials contribute to failures, and how to stop inward vapor drive before it causes damage.
WED. FEB. 18: 2:00 p.m. (Add to Calendar)
Stucco can be beautiful and durable, but only when the assembly behind it manages moisture properly. Without good drainage and vapor control, trapped water leads to blistering, cracks, and mold. Building science educators Travis Brungardt and Brad Leavitt break down why stucco systems fail and show how they've incorporated rigid stone wool boards to ensure long-term performance. From climate-specific detailing to backing materials, learn the right way to manage water.
THU. FEB. 19: 11:00 a.m. (Add to Calendar)
Wildfire exposure and shifting climate pressures are changing how communities build. Construction in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) regions demands more than code compliance. Assemblies must resist ember attack, radiant heat, and direct flame exposure. This session presents practical, code-forward strategies as local WUI requirements expand beyond traditional zones, showing how to integrate noncombustible continuous insulation into resilient assemblies.
NAHB Construction Performance Zone
WED. FEB. 18: 1:30 p.m.
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Join Alabama builder Will King of High Cotton Homes as he shares insights from his experience after discovering mold from condensation throughout his own 1960s-era home.
He’ll share why he’s decided to replace the original exterior and how an air-tight building envelope with moisture- and mold-resistant stone wool insulation will help ensure a healthy and comfortable home for his family.
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