Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Today’s high-performance designers and builders are getting creative with wall assemblies that balance durability, efficiency, and climate-specific performance. While materials and details may vary, nearly all assemblies rely on one essential component: a water-resistive barrier (WRB) to keep rain and snowmelt out of the structure.
In this webinar, FHB’s Ian Schwandt and Randy Williams use an exterior continuous insulation assembly as a starting point to explore the critical role of WRBs. They cover product options, installation best practices, and how to adapt these details for different climate zones.
You’ll learn:
- The benefits of using a WRB in high-performance walls
- Key installation details and considerations
- How to choose the right WRB products for different applications
Thank you to our webinar sponsor, Henry!
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Today’s high-performance designers and builders are getting creative with wall assemblies that balance durability, efficiency, and climate-specific performance. While materials and details may vary, nearly all assemblies rely on one essential component: a water-resistive barrier (WRB) to keep rain and snowmelt out of the structure.
In this webinar, FHB’s Ian Schwandt and Randy Williams use an exterior continuous insulation assembly as a starting point to explore the critical role of WRBs. They cover product options, installation best practices, and how to adapt these details for different climate zones.
You’ll learn:
- The benefits of using a WRB in high-performance walls
- Key installation details and considerations
- How to choose the right WRB products for different applications
Thank you to our webinar sponsor, Henry!
Subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on new Fine Homebuilding videos:
youtube.com/finehomebuilding
Listen to the Fine Homebuilding Podcast:
iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fine-homebuilding-podcast/id1127408595?mt=2
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/54IyOSRiw5eEXkr0Mt7gtZ?si=i0IOp-mpSEioXaCjXVQz2Q
Connect with Fine Homebuilding:
Instagram: instagram.com/finehomebuilding
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