Building Enclosures for Mass Timber Buildings

In this session, Brian Hubbs of RDH Building Science provides insight into the role of prefabrication and panelization in mass timber enclosures. With these larger wood structures and heavier timber components comes the need for efficient building enclosure assemblies that can be installed quickly, and in many cases these assemblies are new and unique to the industry. This presentation uses in-depth case studies to consider building enclosure design and detailing, the benefits of mock-ups, and many other tips and lessons learned.

This webinar will be of interest to a wide audience within the building industry, in particular architects, designers, contractors, and developers who are interested in learning about the design and construction of mass timber enclosures.

You’ll Learn How to:

1. Compare enclosure options for mass timber structures, including prefabricated panels.

2. Understand construction speed as a benefit and requirement of mass timber buildings, and how this relates to moisture management.

3. Recognize the role of mock-ups in supporting building enclosure performance on mass timber projects.

4. Identify strategies for roof and wall details to manage moisture risk.